Neil Ward

VP Growth & Transformation: Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future. (Niels Bhor)

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Growth Catalyst | Focused on ethical AI frameworks and helping customers navigate geopolitical complexity to deliver consistent outcomes Market leader dedicated to driving strategic growth and transformation. At Coforge, I lead business expansion and innovation, also delivering cross-industry impact across the UK and EMEA. I help organisations unlock new value, accelerate digital transformation, and accelerate competitive advantage. My 25+ years of experience in the technology services industry, spanning BSFI, energy, healthcare, media, retail and the public sector, has enabled me to build high-impact partnerships and deliver business outcomes that matter. I thrive on developing and executing strategic value creation, leveraging deep domain expertise and financial acumen to drive profitability and long-term success. Passionate about fostering high-performance teams, partnerships and customer-centric cultures, I enable businesses to stay ahead in rapidly evolving markets. Let’s connect to explore how we can collaborate to fuel your organization’s digital growth and transformation.

Experience

  • Vice President: Large-Scale Transformation & Growth at Coforge
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • EMEA Deal Executive at Moving to New Co.
    Nov 2024 - Nov 2024 · 1 mo

  • Rackspace Technology (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)
    • Director International
      Dec 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs

    • EMEA Director of Strategic Growth
      May 2020 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • IBM (9 yrs 4 mos)
    • Industry Strategic Services & Long Term Signings
      Apr 2019 - May 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Greater China Group Director of Strategic Sales
      Apr 2017 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs

      Development and long-term signing of hybrid cloud services across China, Hong Kong and other economic centres across the region

    • Complex Engagements Director - IBM Services
      Feb 2011 - Mar 2017 · 6 yrs 2 mos

      Neil Ward is a successful IT Services business leader in sales growth and execution; has excellent C-level credentials and business insight to help customers shape and achieve business specific outcomes. A deep understanding how the Industry has changed from business transformation, to cost saver to business disruptor; with a proven track record in transformational outsourcing leadership and experience with a strong diverse commercial and corporate background. A highly driven and personable individual with outstanding team building skills; results driven and focussed on winning strong reputational business.

  • Director EMEA Telco & Media at Sopra Steria
    2007 - 2011 · 4 yrs