Kerry Frater

Background

About Kerry Frater

A highly-experienced & business-driven IT Director / Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with a successful background in B2B, B2C, professional, legal, leisure, sporting, software, SME and FTSE-250 corporates. Business leadership across strategic development, software development, education, training, marketing, support services, retail, online, e-commerce, manufacturing, purchasing, customer services & legal functions. Experienced via 5 Board level roles, 4 mergers, 8 new start-ups & managing a subsidiary of a major plc. Collaborative approach to successful IT and technology leadership, engaging with stakeholders at CEO / Board level & 3rd parties, delivering ‘fit for purpose’ solutions, technology infrastructure & business change. Highly accomplished, able to design and execute effective IT delivery strategies & technology roadmaps. Experience of driving change management, business transformation, service transition, new products, CRM solutions, communications systems, innovative use of technology and business benefits realisation. Key skills & business capabilities Delivery of Effective Business Change IT, Technology & Business Alignment IT Departmental Leadership & Control Governance, Controls, Processes & Procedures Budgetary Management (OPEX & CAPEX) Service Delivery Management & Support IT Development Technologies & Solutions Full Project Lifecycle Management Software Development Methods Continual Improvement Programmes Application / Database Analysis & Development Innovation Through R&D Web Design & Implementation RAD Environments Business Process Re-engineering Business Cases & Benefits Realisation Team Leadership and Team Management Stakeholder Engagement and Relationships Troubleshooting & Problem Solving Skills Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills