Karl Hoods CBE

Karl Hoods CBE

Chief Digital and Information Officer
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

An experienced CIO, who has successfully led and transformed digital functions in high profile and challenging environments. Commercially focused with strong stakeholder management skills and a track record of creating visions and strategies to maximise the contribution of technology to the organisation. Particular interest in emerging technology and its application within organisations to support genuine transformation.

Key skills include:

• Creating a vision and strategy for technology to add value to the business.
• Leading digital strategy development and resulting transformation programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in demanding environments.
• Defining and leading transformation programmes within IT and the wider business.
• Providing strong leadership of technology functions, transforming delivery and capability.
• Leading the design and build of technology platforms to support digital opportunities.
• Fostering a culture of innovation in IT and the business.
• Strong commercial & vendor management.
• Delivering large and dynamic project portfolios including customer-facing projects.

 

5:15 pm - 5:45 pm

Unleash the Might: Creating a Unified Vision and Stressing the importance of aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision for transformation

Moderator:
Saif Mohammad | Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO), Diligencia Group
Panelist:
Peter Jackson | Chief Data and Technology Officer, OUTRA
Giles Lindsay | CIO, Agile Delta Consulting
Karl Hoods CBE | Chief Digital and Information Officer, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Paul Whiteside | CTO, Globalscale Digital