Steve Townsend Email Address

Director

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I am a high achieving and extremely driven executive level information and data management specialist. Currently ranked in the top 50 most influential CIOs in the UK, I also held the role of Chair of the Greater London Authority (GLA) CIO Board and share my influence and expertise as a member of a number of CIO advisory boards. My career includes roles for major organisations and I have enjoyed fast career progression in reflection of my achievement and professional capabilities. Key to my success is my ability to review the status quo before proposing tailored strategies that lead to high impact change in terms of revenue generation, cost reductions, and organisational performance. Particular specialisms skills include corporate wide cyber and security strategies, digitisation and enterprise resource planning. My leadership style is engaging and transformational and I place great emphasis on customer experience. I am reputed for managing high value, complex transformation projects to successful conclusion and I achieve this by promoting a value-added approach that prioritises collaborative teamwork and bi-lateral communication. I have used technology for some big wins. I am extremely proud of the contribution I have made to the success of the organisation e.g. spearheading delivery of transport technology for the London 2012 Games, a significantly complex, high profile and high value project.