Tom Byrne

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About Tom Byrne

I’m Tom Byrne, a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation, operational efficiency, and digital transformation across global enterprises. My expertise lies in shaping and executing complex technology strategies, with a focus on enterprise architecture, IT operations, and cloud modernisation. Current Role: As a retained Technology Advisor at Xplor Technologies, I lead strategic initiatives that modernise and optimise foundational technology platforms supporting over customers and $37B+ in annual payment processing across 20 global markets. My mandate encompasses operational transformation, architecture governance, and vendor and financial strategy - all aimed at enabling scalable, resilient, and secure technology ecosystems. Previous Leadership: At Planet, as SVP of Technology, I oversaw enterprise infrastructure and platform strategy, driving innovation across integrated payment systems, retail and hospitality solutions, and a global VAT refunds network processing £45B+ in transactions. I built and led cross-functional teams, championed cloud-first strategies, and facilitated large-scale M&A integrations. Key Achievements • Designed and executed a £270M technology strategy and Target Operating Model (TOM), delivering a secure hybrid cloud and 25% YoY revenue growth. • Integrated 10 acquisitions over a 3-year M&A cycle, streamlining operations and aligning with 150+ financial partners. • Led the adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code and microservices on a hybrid cloud platform to enable agility and scalability. • Developed strategic infrastructure roadmaps aligned to evolving global business objectives. • Achieved over 30% annual reduction in cloud expenditure through robust FinOps capabilities and sustainable cloud practices. • Simplified and consolidated high-value vendor contracts to optimise spend and deliver enterprise-grade technology solutions. Let’s Connect! I’m passionate about leveraging technology as a strategic enabler of business growth. I welcome discussions on IT strategy, operational transformation, and cloud architecture. If you're navigating similar challenges or exploring new approaches to enterprise technology.