Paul Whiteside

Paul Whiteside

CTO
Globalscale Digital

A commercially minded Chief Technology/Product/Data Officer based in London, I specialize in transforming high-growth portfolio companies through innovative technology strategies and dynamic team leadership. I am noted for my ability to drive rapid and effective change, delivering significant results without the need for large-scale resources. This has been instrumental in helping technology and product organizations scale efficiently, while maximizing ROI.

I have successfully led technology and product organizations to scale by leveraging limited resources effectively, resulting in increased efficiency, product innovation, and significant revenue growth. My approach to leadership involves empowering technology teams through strategic guidance and mentorship, ensuring they achieve their full potential even in resource-constrained environments.

Engaged by investors to support portfolio CEOs and CTOs, I have consistently delivered successful software product transformations, optimized scaling processes, and enhanced technology strategies that drive substantial returns on investment, often with leaner budgets. As a leader, I put the right technologies and operating models in place to support rapid, consistent growth, innovation, and increased profitability, all while minimizing resource expenditure.

I have scaled product and engineering teams from startup environments to global operations exceeding 300 members, consistently enhancing team performance, productivity, and collaboration. My extensive experience in crafting business strategies, developing high-transaction B2B and B2C platforms, and working with executive management teams, investors, and boards has been characterized by a focus on resource efficiency and strategic innovation.

Core Skills: Digital Strategy, Product Innovation and Transformation, Resource Optimization, Data Architecture and Analytics, Leadership in Executive Roles, Building High-Performing Teams, Operating Models for Scale, SaaS and System Architecture, Expertise in Life Sciences, DevOps, AI, and Machine Learning.

I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive transformative growth and innovation in dynamic, forward-thinking organizations. I am ready to lead your company into a future of unparalleled success and technological excellence, delivering high-impact results with minimal resources.

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