About
Group-level AI, digital and technology executive with 20+ years' experience leading transformation across defence, government, critical infrastructure and regulated industries. Combines enterprise AI strategy, governance and operating-model design with major programme delivery and C-suite advisory.
Experience
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Advanced Data & AI Exploitation LeadBAE SystemsJan 2026 – Present
Global Group leader for Artificial Intelligence and supporting services, setting strategic direction and leading adoption across an international defence, aerospace and security enterprise.
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Chief Digital & Information OfficerJersey PostMay 2025 – Jan 2026
Led transformation of Jersey Post towards an AI-first operating model, modernising technology and establishing a stronger digital culture.
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Principal AI TechnologistCabinet Office / UK GovernmentNov 2023 – Jul 2024
First AI Technology Lead for UK Government, contracted to establish and guide AI technology strategy and adoption across government departments.
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Principal AI TechnologistOfgemJun 2023 – Nov 2023
AI Technology Lead for the UK energy-sector regulator, defining AI strategy, governance and technical oversight in a highly regulated environment.
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Chief Executive OfficerUProsprSep 2022 – Sep 2023
Led an early-stage company developing an AI-driven recruitment platform.
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Digital Programme DirectorJacobsJun 2019 – Nov 2021
Digital Practice lead in EMEA, with digital leadership across major programmes, enterprise technology, digital twins and strategic bids.
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Interim Chief Digital ArchitectBTJan 2019 – Jun 2019
Technology and Architecture Director for BT's new Digital Advertising business.
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Interim Chief Technology & AI OfficerLogicallyAug 2018 – Jan 2019
Led architecture and technology for an AI startup combating fake media and news.
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Executive Director / FounderAdvanced Analytics & AI UKOct 2017 – May 2025
Boutique AI and digital consultancy providing interim C-level technology leadership and strategic advisory to global clients and the public sector.
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Chief Architect / Technology & Architecture DirectorElexon / National GridSep 2017 – Jan 2018
Created architecture and technology teams as IT capability was brought back in-house.
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Lead Big Data & AI ArchitectBabcockDec 2016 – Sep 2017
Led creation of advanced analytics for military and civilian asset management.
Education
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MSc Artificial Intelligence ComputingArtificial Intelligence Computing
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BSc (Hons) Biological ScienceBiological Sciences