Richard Strange

Chief Digital Information Officer at the University of Southampton

Potterne, England, United Kingdom

About

I am an experienced leader with knowledge gained across various sectors. I would consider myself as having a growth mindset based on personal development and experimental learning, coupled with a tenacity and determination that ensures a consistent delivery of results. My history includes a strong technical background, although I would position myself primarily as a people focused leader, demonstrated by my ability to develop my people and build strong relationships, allowing me to partner with key stakeholders. Thus, ensuring a clear understanding of key business challenges and priorities. I recently completed an Exec MBA at Bath University, finishing in April 2019. The program helped broaden my knowledge and share experiences with peers from a wide range of backgrounds.

Experience

  • Independent Director at Aster Group UK
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) at University of Southampton
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) at University of the West of England
    Oct 2019 - Nov 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Aster Group UK (4 yrs 9 mos)
    • Transformation Director - Technology and Digital
      Sep 2017 - Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Aster Group provide landlord and independent living services predominately across the South West of England. Owning and managing a portfolio of over 30,000 properties and providing services to approximately 75,000 customers. Aster employs close to 1,300 people, achieved an annual turnover of £205 million in 2017/18 and plans to deliver 12,000 new homes over the next 7 years. https://www.aster.co.uk

    • IT Director
      Feb 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Director of IT at Sunseeker International
    Nov 2012 - Feb 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Global leader in the design and build of luxury motoryachts and recognised as the pre-eminent luxury marine brand in the industry. Creating a range of craft, from 40ft to 155ft across 22 different models, manufactured in Poole on the south coast of England. Sunseeker employed over 2,200 people spread across 8 locations and was represented on every continent by a network of distributors.