Steve Townsend

Background

About Steve Townsend

A high-performing, driven and agile Senior Leader and data management expert, British Computer Science CIO of the Year (HC) and ranked in the top 20 most influential CIOs in the UK I am a dedicated, performance-driven Senior Leader, Consultant and Advisor to the Board, with a strategic and analytical approach across all facets of business functions within data and technology. My career includes roles for major organisations and I have enjoyed fast career progression in reflection of my achievements and professional capabilities. I believe that the 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 specialism 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 conclusions and I achieve this by promoting a value-added approach that prioritises collaborative teamwork and bi-lateral communication.