Woking, England, United Kingdom
Strategic technology executive with >20 years’ experience driving digital transformation, IT strategy, and large-scale programme delivery within the retail sector. Proven track record of leading high-profile initiatives, optimising operating models, and transitioning to cutting-edge technology solutions in legacy estates to enhance business performance and customer experience within FTSE 100 organisations.
Responsible for all Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics systems across both Product and Engineering functions.
Part of the Food Group Executive Leadership team representing Digital & Technology across Product, Engineering and Delivery functions
Chief Technology Officer responsible for M&S Group Systems - Finance (SAP), HR (Oracle HCM), Corporate, Property and ESG.
Responsible for creating and running the Product-led function for the M&S Food business.
Aligned to Products | Retail Operating Group - deployed across Delivery, Consulting and Strategy engagements. Co-led the "Multi-Speed IT" Operating Practice to advise retail clients on navigating transition to Product-led delivery in complex legacy environments.
Worked with the CIO and their direct reports to define the Technology Strategy and associated Operating Model (down to role level) as part of a business wide transformation programme.
Led £10m international hybris eCommerce implementation.