Ben - CTO/Chief Technical Officer - UK - iCEO #65808

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Ben's Profile

iCEO #65808

Position: CTO/Chief Technical Officer

Nationality: UK

Experience

Global CIO who realises business benefit through technology in digitally enabled environments. Operates strategically at board level to bring about growth and business transformation. Track record in leading large teams, managing substantial budgets and delivering major programmes. Drives delivery and cost reduction optimising in-house, outsourced and offshore. Extensive VC and M&A experience.

Major Achievements

Member of the Executive Team, following private equity acquisition. Successfully directed a portfolio of technology enabled business change projects; £5.5m invested to deliver £64.5m benefit. Reset outsource contract with a strategic supplier to insure delivery of key services and value-for-money. Brought about a step-change in the performance of the IT function and hired a permanent successor.

Industry Sector Competencies

Financial Services

Media

Private Equity

Public Sector

Legal

Professional Objectives

Function: Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Digital Officer, IT Director, Programme Director

Sector: No specific sector - focus on change in information rich businesses

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: UK or Europe base

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

France

UK

Operational Competencies

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)