Marc Dowd Email & Phone Number

I work with CIO's and their teams to make the digital transformation that is inevitable into an opportunity to drive business advantage. Using the digital transformation (DX) research and future analysis of IDC I help leaders to refocus their technology programmes. It is exciting to draw on the expertise of over a thousand analysts to draw out what is important and deep dive into the technologies that will make the difference to companies over the coming years.I work across EMEA and will be attending or participating in a number of IDC events. IDC the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,100 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC's analysis and insight helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and to achieve their key business objectives. Founded in 1964, IDC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading media, data and marketing services company that activates and engages the most influential technology buyers.

England, United Kingdom

London

PathFinder4 is an ecosystem which exists to form connections between people interested in using technology to rapidly advance companies and create new business models based on technology. PathFinder4 is an invitation-only group which includes technology leaders and the companies and people that support them. Our common goal is to help drive business change using technology so that businesses align better with the changing needs of customers.

London England

I set up Manage Disruption after seeing how often, and how quickly, successful businesses can lose their competitive advantage to disruptors large and small. At Manage Disruption, I combine powerful insights into the impact of new technology with a creative, people-focused approach.I have a broad knowledge and experience of large enterprise technology, delivery and operations. As such I can contribute to a broad range of engagements including the following services:• Business and IT Strategy• Organization design• IT efficiency and effectiveness reviews• Target operating model design and implementation• Tactical solutionsI believe that being passionate about what you do is the key to business success. My outlook is strongly international. I have worked as an advisor, coach and mentor and am fluent in French and Spanish.

London, United Kingdom

I worked to add value to CIOs of $5 Bn enterprises by providing a sounding board for decisions, authoring tailored research, as well as leveraging relevant Forrester resources.I utilised my skills in being able to question to tease out gaps in knowledge and inconsistencies at a business level that are hard to spot. My experience dealing with the leaders of hundreds of global enterprises gave me the background to identify and call out the truly innovative solutions to problem areas.I focused on information technology executives' roles & responsibilities, communication & leadership skills, business technology trends & directions and change management. In terms of verticals I have experience in Financial Services, Manufacturing, Logistics, Travel and Retail where he has advised the CIO's and CTO's of mostly Global 1000 companies. For more information see my portfolio on MarcDowd.comI found it useful to draw on my training in psychology and psychotherapy to facilitate the group dynamics of the leadership team as well as the individual. Forrester Research (Nasdaq: FORR) is an independent technology and market research company that provides pragmatic and forward-thinking advice about technology's impact on business and consumers. For 22 years, Forrester has been a thought leader and trusted advisor, helping global clients lead in their markets through its research, consulting, events, and peer-to-peer executive programs. For more information, visit www.forrester.com.

London, United Kingdom

SD Partners Limited was an IT Consultancy and Services company and part of the Alten Group. They enjoyed a significant record of success within the Finance, Utilities, Healthcare, Telecommunications and Government sectors and have an impressive client base.

Part of the Adecco group, Jobpilot Intellicruit wrote and sold Recruitment Management Software-as-a-Service (formally known as Virtual Village). Founded in 1995 and with over 1,200 corporate clients at different levels, the company had over 200% growth in 2000, and a turnover of £21.1m. www.adecco.com

Europe

JBA was one of the top 5 European ERP software companies, with a 1997 turnover of £221m. JBA marketed System/21, an integrated set of manufacturing, financial and logistics applications, delivered on AS/400, Unix and NT platforms.Responsible for the technology of new Corporate Sales and Consulting team to engage in designing and delivering business solutions to Tier 1 multi national corporates. Helped turn loss making business into the number one performing and most profitable JBA business unit,circa £80 million turnover, three years running.

London

Uk And Spain

Msc, Ergonomics

Activities and Societies: Hot Air Balloon Club, Windsurf ClubMSc Ergonomics - Specialising in Human Computer interaction

Ba Hons, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Fencing Team

Education record

Education record

Existential Psychotherapy