STEPHEN WEBSTER is a pioneering leader who creates technology-driven solutions that solve difficult business problems. He challenges norms in a constructive manner, engages others in the vision and ultimately delivers value to an organization and its customers. Steeped in industry knowledge and accomplished at generating unconventional approaches, he delivers to the bottom line. Stephen thrives on the never ending array of opportunities to apply technologies in the right place, at the right time and in the right way. He has provided expert commentary on topics ranging from data security to cloud computing, and has been featured on Bauer Business Focus, NPR and CBS Radio. Most recently, Stephen was Consulting Principal and Chief Technology Officer with MRE Consulting, a firm that offers both business and technology guidance and ranked as #1 consulting and system integrator for trading and risk management by CommodityPoint in 2014. In this role, he led MRE’s Information Technology Management practice area globally. He diversified the client base, acquired strategic clients including Air Liquide, BG Group/Shell and Hearst and built the practice into a strong competitor with the Big Four for IT strategy and infrastructure engagements. Prior to MRE, Stephen founded StratITsphere Data Center Solutions, transitioned the company to a private equity investor and then served as CEO. He drove innovative award-winning solutions and achieved investor targets focused on growth of cloud, colocation, consulting and outsourcing services. Previously, he was the top technology executive at BG Group, a multinational oil and gas company recently acquired by Royal Dutch Shell, where he served as VP and CTO for global infrastructure strategy and delivery. Earlier, Stephen held positions with Accenture and Calpine Corporation in leadership roles in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, infrastructure services, and operations management.
Listed skills include Leadership, It Strategy, Information Technology, Consulting, and 45 others.