Diligencia is a leading provider of specialist corporate intelligence and due diligence across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). ClarifiedBy.com is the B2B and B2B2C SAAS Platform of Diligencia, providing access to company information in the region covering over 100 jurisdictions across 70 countries. Reporting to the CEO, responsible for leading product development, engineering, data management, security, and technology strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance while driving innovation and aligning technical initiatives with business objectives.• Responsible for IT Strategy and Roadmap, SAAS Product Portfolio, working across multiple locations including the UK, Dubai, and Morocco (3 offices).• Responsible for IT Operations, IT Governance, and managing IT Suppliers.• Responsible for the SAAS Product delivery working with the product management team including new features, enhancements, and new products as part of the product platform.• Responsible for implementing Enterprise Architecture and implementing best patterns and practices.• Responsible for creating a culture of transparency, collaboration, accountability, and commitment to excellence.• Responsible for developing sustainable high-performance teams including Software Engineering, Data and Analytics, Data Engineering, Quality Assurance and R&D.• Responsible for Governance including Architecture Review Board, Technical Design Authority, ISO2001 certification, IT Security (Cyber Essentials), and Regulatory Governance (by jurisdiction/country).

ACS is an Independent consultancy offering fractional CIO/CTO services to drive strategic technology initiatives, digital transformation, and operational efficiency for clients.Responsible for driving the client’s technology strategy, overseeing teams and suppliers, and ensuring alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives.• Working with the Cofounders, managing technology partners, and being accountable for delivering projects.• Responsible for developing and managing client relationships (at the CXO level), identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to growth and development.• Responsible for researching and analysing market opportunities for new products and services.• Responsible for advising start-ups and SMBs on technology and solutions.

Scania Great Britain is a leading supplier of trucks, buses, coaches, and engines for industrial and marine use, supported by a robust network of 85 service centers across the UK. With a workforce of 3,000 employees, Scania is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality transport solutions nationwide.Reporting to the CIO and CFO, responsible for shaping and executing Scania UK’s digital transformation strategy, aligning with global goals in digitalisation and sustainability. • Working with CFO and MD, accountable for UK IT strategy/ roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall Scania 2025 strategy.• Responsible for managing a transformation portfolio of 27 projects encompassing multiple business areas across the UK.• Responsible for product development of a platform which will be used by all business units across Europe. • Managing transformation programme and IT market plan budget and overseeing cross-functional teams including programme managers, architects, software developers, application support, data, business intelligence and testing. Leading people from team level to department size (up to 60+ employees), external consultants and suppliers.• Member of executive and non-executive boards including executive team meetings, programme boards, committees (for Independents working with Scania), information governance and architecture.

One Housing Group is a prominent housing association serving London and the South East, managing over 17,000 homes, supporting 35,000+ residents and 1,800 employees.Reporting to the CIO, responsible for establishing key IT capabilities, including project management, enterprise architecture, software development, application support, data and business intelligence. • Working with CIO, accountable for establishing critical capabilities such as Project Management, enterprise architecture, software development, quality assurance, application support, data and business intelligence within IT. • Member of executive and non-executive boards including group technology committee, information governance, GDPR programme board and One Future programme. • Managed a team of architects producing solution design documents for IT and transformation projects and worked alongside the CIO to restructure IT dept., ensuring the availability of dedicated transformation programme teams. • Established project governance and managed 30 personnel across six teams comprising projects, architects, software development, application support, data, and testing. • Managed a portfolio of 180 applications with an annual contract value of £1.5 million.