Description

With over two decades of IT leadership experience in enterprise architecture and digital transformation, I specialise in aligning technology strategies with business objectives, aiming to foster innovation and operational excellence. I work to lay the architectural foundations that enable complex digital initiatives, enhance operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

My expertise encompasses:

Enterprise Architecture: EA mobilisation, practical EA framework implementation, capability-led planning, business aligned technical strategy and roadmaps, design principles and standards, TOGAF, SAFe
Digital Transformation: Lean and Agile delivery, Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy and transformation, Product-centric operating models, information security
IT Strategy: Operating models, IT financial models (inc. recharge), AI strategy & governance, platform strategy, collaboration, information management, stakeholder engagement
Technology Leadership: Team development, investment governance, technical governance, strategic supplier management, C-level advisory, change management
Cloud & Infrastructure: Cloud strategy, cloud governance, Microsoft Azure, O365 / M365 implementation and cost optimisation

I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems, simplify work and enhance quality of life. My goal is to expand this impact by contributing my strategic insight and governance experience to organisations seeking to navigate the digital and rapidly developing AI landscape effectively.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

WSP
Global Director of IT Enterprise Architecture
TECH
April 2017 - June 2025 (8 years and 2 months)
London, UK
I joined WSP, a global engineering consultancy, to establish and lead the Enterprise Architecture function amid rapid digital transformation and growth through acquisition. Starting with the EMEIA region and later expanding globally, I built and led a team of eight architects focused on aligning technology with business strategy, accelerating delivery, and embedding architectural practice across the enterprise.

My leadership spanned stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, hands-on product ownership, governance, client delivery, and team development - always with a focus on pragmatism, business value, and scalability.

Key contributions include:
Defined global target architectures and digital strategies aligned with business and market needs.
Spearheaded automation and blueprint initiatives generating multi-million-dollar productivity gains.
Personally led the Collaboration Services product from vision through to roadmap execution.
Established architectural governance and reviewed all >$100k IT investments globally.
Represented IT in the Technical Leadership Group to align strategy with fee-earning delivery.
Extended EA into client delivery, including major bids, project mobilisation and supply chain collaboration.
Built a high-performing, globally distributed team with a practical, delivery focused ethos.
Enterprise Architecture Digital Transformation IT Architecture Operating Models artificial intelligence
Arundel Community Land Trust
Director
REAL ESTATE
July 2020 - Today (5 years and 11 months)
Arundel, England, United Kingdom
This voluntary role allows me to apply my leadership and governance experience to a community-focused cause, delivering affordable housing and stewarding assets for long-term public benefit. I helped shape the organisation’s direction, strengthen its operational resilience, and support local engagement.

Key contributions include:
Co-authored the governance framework and strategic risk register.
Serve as Data Protection Officer, establishing UK GDPR-compliant policies and procedures.
Support community engagement, biodiversity planning, and local consultation activities.
Introduced digital tools and IT platforms to underpin scalable and transparent operations.
Helped progress the Trust’s first major housing project (27 affordable homes, 2025 delivery).
IT-Security GDPR Strategic planning Risk Management
AtkinsRealis
Head of Strategy & Enterprise Architecture
May 2015 - April 2017 (1 year and 11 months)
London, UK
As Atkins pivoted towards digital engineering and smart mobility, I led a team of enterprise architects to reframe IT strategy, operating models, and technology foundations. My role focused on aligning IT with real business needs through business capability mapping, architecture roadmaps, and agile ways of working.

Key contributions include:
Defined enterprise architectures that supported scalable digital propositions.
Led the shift from project- to product-based delivery models.
Embedded capability-based planning to guide technology investment.
Strengthened the architecture team’s strategic impact and cross-functional alignment.
Enterprise Architecture Digital Transformation collaboration Information Management IT Strategy