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Jim Millen
Digital Content Editor at Fujitsu
I'm the editor for the Fujitsu UK & Ireland blog, and love to write about the exciting work Fujitsu do in digital & technology innovation.
Any feedback on the blog or our other social channels? Please do connect and let me know!
Any feedback on the blog or our other social channels? Please do connect and let me know!
Latest posts by Jim Millen (see all)
- Five things to look out for at Fujitsu World Tour 2018 - July 9, 2018
- Exploring technology in a transforming Britain: an EDE in the skies - March 5, 2018
- Three tips for co-creation success from Fujitsu Forum 2017 - December 19, 2017
Graeme Wright
Chief Digital Officer, Manufacturing, Utilities, and Services, UK and Ireland at Fujitsu
Graeme Wright is CTO for Manufacturing, Utilities and Services at Fujitsu in the UK and Ireland, and has been at the company for 17 years. Graeme leads the business development for the sector, and is specifically focused on IoT, analytics and smart technologies. His role involves exploring how they can be used to devise solutions in the energy and utilities, as well as the built environment sectors to optimise asset management and deliver a step change in business performance.
Graeme has a first degree in Computing Science and a Masters in Business Administration. He has successfully used his experience and knowledge of both business and technology to deliver IT enabled change for many organisations. Outside of work, Graeme has completed a project to build his own house and plays regularly in a band.
Graeme has a first degree in Computing Science and a Masters in Business Administration. He has successfully used his experience and knowledge of both business and technology to deliver IT enabled change for many organisations. Outside of work, Graeme has completed a project to build his own house and plays regularly in a band.
Latest posts by Graeme Wright (see all)
Rupal Karia
Head of Public & Private Sectors at Fujitsu UK & Ireland
Rupal leads Fujitsu's business serving public and private sector organisations in the UK, encompassing Retail, Hospitality, Public Sector & Government, Manufacturing, Utilities, Telecoms and Services.
Latest posts by Rupal Karia (see all)
- Becoming the Top Employer for Race 2018 - October 30, 2018
- Creating a better world – building the smarter state - August 23, 2018
- Making AI more than just another business buzzword - August 1, 2018
Latest posts by Guest Contributor (see all)
- Derby College Group X Fujitsu: Upskilling the leaders of the digital age - October 14, 2021
- When rapidly responding to a disaster the best tech is unnoticeable - February 8, 2021
- D&I is the future – and businesses need to step up - May 11, 2020
Ian Bradbury
Chief Technology Officer - Financial Services Business Unit at Fujitsu UK& I
Latest posts by Ian Bradbury (see all)
- DX within Financial Services – Delivering on Purpose-Driven Sustainable Business Goals - December 6, 2021
- DX within financial services – delivering on purpose-driven sustainable business goals - September 21, 2021
- Top 2021 Predictions for Financial Services – Digitalization is the future - January 20, 2021
Regina Moran
CEO, UK & Ireland at Fujitsu
Latest posts by Regina Moran (see all)
- 100 years since women got the vote, but where are we with workplace gender inequality? - March 19, 2018
- Beyond recruitment: creating a workforce fit for the digital future - January 11, 2018
- Ada Lovelace Day and the importance of building a more diverse workforce - October 17, 2017
Mike Sewart
Director of Digital Services at Fujitsu UK&I
Latest posts by Mike Sewart (see all)
- Innovation: It’s not (just) about the technology - October 6, 2017
- A cloud strategy that makes the difference - August 3, 2017
- How to unlock innovation in the age of co-creation - July 7, 2017
Tony O'Malley
Tony O’Malley is CEO of Fujitsu Ireland and Chairman of the Fujitsu Ireland Limited board. He is leading the delivery of Fujitsu’s innovative ICT services to the public and private sectors.
As CEO, Tony is committed to creating value for customers and putting into practice Fujitsu’s vision to create a Human Centric Intelligent Society.
He also oversees significant research programmes in Ireland in collaboration with Fujitsu Laboratories Japan, in particular addressing Data Analytics and Healthcare systems for assisted living.
Tony sits on the Dublin Chamber of Commerce Council and is a member of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics Advisory Committee.
As CEO, Tony is committed to creating value for customers and putting into practice Fujitsu’s vision to create a Human Centric Intelligent Society.
He also oversees significant research programmes in Ireland in collaboration with Fujitsu Laboratories Japan, in particular addressing Data Analytics and Healthcare systems for assisted living.
Tony sits on the Dublin Chamber of Commerce Council and is a member of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics Advisory Committee.
Latest posts by Tony O'Malley (see all)
- Building Trust and creating resilience through digitisation - June 13, 2022
- Uvance: A new brand for a sustainable future - May 4, 2022
- Culture shift – it’s now or never - June 21, 2021
Ash Merchant
Head of Education at Fujitsu
Latest posts by Ash Merchant (see all)
- How Fujitsu and Veritas are using data management to transform the UK higher education sector - April 26, 2022
- Operation Innovation 2021: Innovative Ideas for the Future of Tech in Partnership - August 3, 2021
- How collaborations with tech help academia prepare youth for an uncertain future - March 5, 2021
Steven Cox
Vice President, Fujitsu Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador at Fujitsu
Latest posts by Steven Cox (see all)
- How can AI help businesses create a more diverse workforce? - May 24, 2018
- Exploring diversity and inclusion: a celebration of National Inclusion Week - September 20, 2017
- Becoming an ambassador for diversity and inclusion - September 8, 2017
Chris Patton
Head of EMEIA Transport Marketing at Fujitsu UK&I
Chris leads our EMEIA Transport Marketing team having previously being appointed as Head of Fujitsu UK & Ireland Marketing. Chris has over 20 years’ marketing and alliances experience in the technology sector, across a number of senior management and board level positions with channel and software vendors including SCC, EDS and Camwood. With responsibility for ensuring the effective creation and timely execution of the marketing plan for Transport across EMEIA, Chris leads a dedicated team of professional marketers who share his dedication for delivering comprehensive and compelling marketing programmes and understanding of the sector.
Latest posts by Chris Patton (see all)
- Co-creation to meet customer demands in the transport sector - December 4, 2018
- Why the transport sector needs hackers: what to expect from HackTrain at Innotrans 2018 - September 10, 2018
- Transport is going on a journey – and smart ticketing is taking us there - July 13, 2018
Latest posts by Maxine Taylor (see all)
- Falling 35,000 feet for charity – a day in the life of Fraser Corsan - June 14, 2017
- From BTEC to boardroom: why apprentices matter - March 10, 2017
- Inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders - August 12, 2016
Paul McEvatt
Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager at Fujitsu UK&I
Latest posts by Paul McEvatt (see all)
- How the public sector is keeping UK citizens safe from cyber-attack - July 23, 2018
- The Year Ahead: Five Key Thoughts on Cyber Security In 2018 - January 5, 2018
- Why misuse of enterprise platforms could be your worst nightmare - October 31, 2017
Mike Foster
Managing Director Financial Services Sector at Fujitsu UK&I
Latest posts by Mike Foster (see all)
- The fast and the friendly: What can we expect from the bank of the future? - March 6, 2018
- Financial services at Fujitsu Forum 2017: everything you need to know - December 22, 2017
- Five lessons in financial services tech from 2017 - December 22, 2017
Latest posts by Karen Thomson (see all)
- Why do businesses have to work so hard at being inclusive? - May 17, 2021
- Are you ready to Challenge, Change, and Inspire? - March 25, 2021
- Choosing to challenge: Lessons from a career of progressing gender equality - March 15, 2021
Latest posts by David Robinson (see all)
- Google steps up its security game - November 26, 2014
- Why a decline in security spending is bad news - October 6, 2014
- Blackberry teaches us a thing or two about enterprise security - October 3, 2014
Haydn Jones
Account Managing Director - Media at Fujitsu
Haydn Jones is an Account Managing Director within our Media team, focused on reshaping the sector with mature and emerging technology.
He is a former Management Consultant, having spent five years at A. T. Kearney, advising and leading on IT Outsourcing and operational efficiency solutions across a broad range of sectors.
He is a graduate of Manchester University, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, FIET, holds a Dip. Law from City University and completed his Bar Finals in 1995. He is the former Chair of the City of London Citizen's Advice Bureau and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.
He is married, with one son, and lives in Islington. Outside of work, his interests include music, and writing screenplays.
He is a former Management Consultant, having spent five years at A. T. Kearney, advising and leading on IT Outsourcing and operational efficiency solutions across a broad range of sectors.
He is a graduate of Manchester University, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, FIET, holds a Dip. Law from City University and completed his Bar Finals in 1995. He is the former Chair of the City of London Citizen's Advice Bureau and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.
He is married, with one son, and lives in Islington. Outside of work, his interests include music, and writing screenplays.
Latest posts by Haydn Jones (see all)
- Trust and technology’s role - October 18, 2016
- Diversity’s difficult dilemma - September 8, 2016
- Let’s celebrate being different - February 1, 2016
Latest posts by David Nicholls (see all)
- Removing the friction in self-service – safer stores and a better customer experience - March 20, 2020
- The self-checkout legacy – why retailers need to remain future-ready - March 13, 2020
- How robotic process automation is transforming the workplace - September 15, 2019
Sarah Kaiser
Diversity & Inclusion Lead at at Fujitsu UK&I
Latest posts by Sarah Kaiser (see all)
- International Women’s Day 2018 - March 9, 2018
- Five tips for gender pay reporting - January 31, 2018
- Women at work: a study of women’s experiences across the tech and retail sectors … Moving in the right direction - October 25, 2017
Anthony Duffy
Director of Retail Banking at Fujitsu
Anthony Duffy is a highly experienced company director, senior manager and management consultant who has worked in the financial services industry and as an advisor to government for over thirty years.
In addition to advising numerous UK and continental European financial services organizations, Anthony has also held senior line management positions, including as Director of Strategy for a FTSE-100 bank; Deputy Managing Director of a UK commercial bank; and Managing Director of a UK asset finance company. He has also worked in central government, advising Cabinet ministers of the development and passage of company legislation.
Anthony joined Fujitsu in February 2012.
In addition to advising numerous UK and continental European financial services organizations, Anthony has also held senior line management positions, including as Director of Strategy for a FTSE-100 bank; Deputy Managing Director of a UK commercial bank; and Managing Director of a UK asset finance company. He has also worked in central government, advising Cabinet ministers of the development and passage of company legislation.
Anthony joined Fujitsu in February 2012.
Latest posts by Anthony Duffy (see all)
- Why the death of cash is not imminent - September 19, 2017
- The evolution of retail banking - August 1, 2017
- Banks: The time to reinvent is now - February 16, 2017
Latest posts by Emma Chatwin (see all)
- To the Metaverse and Beyond: Finding Our New Reality – read our event wrap up and watch the recap! - April 14, 2022
- Disruption and differentiation – standing out to stay ahead - April 7, 2021
- People Power: authority and influence in a changing world - October 21, 2020
Latest posts by Rabih Arzouni (see all)
- Fujitsu’s Innovation Framework in the Transport Sector: ‘From Zero to Hero’ - October 15, 2020
- Four technologies that are quietly disrupting the transport sector - August 7, 2019
- Why partnerships are fundamental to delivering a single customer journey - July 31, 2019
Martin York
Delivery Assurance, Central Government; Chair, Shine LGBT+ employee network at Fujitsu UK&I
Martin is an experienced Business Consultant who has worked across multiple market sectors in the ICT industry for over 20 years, following a career in financial services.
He is a BITC Business Connector alumnus, has played a leading part in development of Fujitsu’s Responsible Business and Diversity and Inclusion approach, and is engaged in enhancing Fujitsu’s UK STEM engagement approach.
Martin joined Fujitsu in October 1996.
He is a BITC Business Connector alumnus, has played a leading part in development of Fujitsu’s Responsible Business and Diversity and Inclusion approach, and is engaged in enhancing Fujitsu’s UK STEM engagement approach.
Martin joined Fujitsu in October 1996.
Latest posts by Martin York (see all)
- What I’ve learned from 3+ years of Chairing Fujitsu’s LGBT+ network - November 18, 2016
- “From dull grey to technicolour” – why we’ve published a trans* inclusion guide - October 11, 2016
- Pride in London 2016: solidarity, empowerment and inspiration! - August 3, 2016
Craig Hall
Head of Charity Partnerships at Fujitsu UK and Ireland
Latest posts by Craig Hall (see all)
- Fujitsu embraces neurodiverse employees to build more inclusive workplace - January 24, 2022
- We’re using human experience design to empower autistic colleagues in the workplace, together with our charity partner Autistica - September 16, 2019
- We sent three of our Graduate Programme alumni on charity secondments – here’s what they learned - June 19, 2018
Latest posts by Craig Parker (see all)
- UTC Reading: Students solve real world IT problems - February 24, 2014
- It’s getting BETTer every year… - February 3, 2014
- Inspiring Learning: Fujitsu and UTC Reading - January 31, 2014
Latest posts by David Lowrence (see all)
- All I want for Christmas is a lot less Waste - December 18, 2014
- Omni-channel Retail – it’s not just technology - December 9, 2014
- Click and collect – the unexpected high street saviour? - November 25, 2014
Sanjeev Kamboj
Sanjeev focuses on understanding a customer’s business drivers and using technical excellence to identify, design and deliver web-scale architectures, strategies and specific multi cloud solutions that address these business drivers and add value to a customer’s business. He has a deep technical knowledge and proven track record in leading sales teams and Cloud Enterprise Architects in delivering complex solutions, working with key Fujitsu partners such as AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, VMware, and Google.
Latest posts by Sanjeev Kamboj (see all)
- How do traditional bosses become tech leaders? - June 20, 2022
- Is it possible to close your digital skills gap? - June 20, 2022
- What to do when digital transformation becomes counter-intuitive - June 17, 2022
Latest posts by Anthony McCauley (see all)
- Driving innovation with Dublin City University - May 3, 2016
- Bridging the gap between academia and business in Ireland – part two - February 6, 2015
- Bridging the gap between academia and business in Ireland – part one - February 3, 2015
Latest posts by Robin Lipscomb (see all)
- How workplace technology can support people with autism - March 2, 2018
- From CIO to Chief Attention Officer - March 30, 2016
- Big Data, analytics and the IoT – The force is strong! - December 18, 2015
Johan Carstens
EMEIA Manufacturing & Automotive CTO at Fujitsu EMEIA
Johan is one of our senior leaders that drive our customers to embrace digital solutions, prepare their business for new challenges and set new standard in Manufacturing and Automotive.
Johan inspires our customers to think of new ways of applying technology to traditional business functions and revolutionise the way they operate to increase productivity and prepare for the future.
Excellence in Delivery. Trust and reliability is the key to delivering world class solutions every day. He achieves this through delivering long term digital technology strategies that address new business opportunities and challenges. His solutions bring technology closer to the business and increase financial awareness in IT to achieve the commercial business drivers, whilst improving the effectiveness, productivity and business processes.
Johan inspires our customers to think of new ways of applying technology to traditional business functions and revolutionise the way they operate to increase productivity and prepare for the future.
Excellence in Delivery. Trust and reliability is the key to delivering world class solutions every day. He achieves this through delivering long term digital technology strategies that address new business opportunities and challenges. His solutions bring technology closer to the business and increase financial awareness in IT to achieve the commercial business drivers, whilst improving the effectiveness, productivity and business processes.
Latest posts by Johan Carstens (see all)
- Why you need to protect your manufacturing supply chain NOW - November 13, 2020
- What Tesco’s deli closures can teach us about the importance of customer-centricity - February 15, 2019
- Transforming Consumer Engagement with CRT for Manufacturing - January 28, 2019
Latest posts by Fiona Boyd (see all)
- Bridging the security talent gap will ensure a safer Britain - August 14, 2017
- How to train the cyber security pros of the future - April 19, 2017
- Digital and physical security should go hand-in-hand - February 28, 2017
Nicola Holt
Head of Digital Marketing, UK and Ireland at Fujitsu
Latest posts by Nicola Holt (see all)
- Congenital Heart Defects – how a supportive employer makes all the difference - February 10, 2016
- Supporting & engaging employees with a disability - September 18, 2015
- Manchester – supporting technology SMEs and innovation - May 29, 2015
Latest posts by Juliet Silvester (see all)
- Celebrating Responsible Business Week - April 18, 2016
- Making Responsible Business a reality - April 21, 2015
- Creating a lasting legacy: Fujitsu’s charity partnership with Shelter - August 18, 2014
Latest posts by Patrick Stephenson (see all)
- Viral disease is a huge societal threat – here’s how technology can fight it - March 16, 2020
- We need to give citizens control over their own data – here’s why - July 2, 2019
- How Brexit is affecting digital change in government - August 1, 2018
Latest posts by Jamie Whysall (see all)
- Trusts can’t run faster, so it’s time for IT to work smarter - August 26, 2021
- Building a stronger NHS part 2: preparing for a post-COVID world - October 6, 2020
- Building a stronger NHS part 1: a helping hand through the crisis - September 25, 2020
Darminder Ghataoura
Dr. Darminder Ghataoura has over 15 years’ experience in the design and development of AI systems and services across the UK Public and Defence sectors as well as UK andinternational commercial businesses. Darminder currently heads up Fujitsu's offerings and capabilities in AI and Data Science within the Defence and National Security space, acting as Technical Design Authority with responsibility for shaping proposals and development of integrated AI solutions. He also manages the strategic technical AI relationships with partners and UK government and was awarded with the Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer recognition in 2020.
Darminder holds an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Autonomous Military Sensor Networks for Surveillance Applications, from University College London (UCL).
Darminder holds an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Autonomous Military Sensor Networks for Surveillance Applications, from University College London (UCL).
Latest posts by Darminder Ghataoura (see all)
- Can Adversarial AI threaten our National Security? - March 26, 2021
- What can the Military learn from video gaming applications of AI? - October 22, 2020
- Tackling the AI data challenge – could synthetic data be the answer? - July 7, 2020
Latest posts by First published on i-CIO (see all)
Adrian West
Director, Manufacturing, Utilities & Services at Fujitsu UK and Ireland
Latest posts by Adrian West (see all)
- Combining technology and cultural shifts to pump new life into the energy sector - August 1, 2018
- Retailers: When pursuing the Clicks, don’t forget the Bricks - June 13, 2018
- Retail lessons from the Beast from the East - May 22, 2018
Latest posts by Kam Dhillon (see all)
- Not all heroes wear capes – why all of us can be a role model - September 30, 2020
- What it means to be a Times Top 50 employer for women - July 30, 2020
- We need to celebrate the role everyone can play in a workplace diversity - March 2, 2020
Latest posts by Andy Seferta (see all)
- Technology can be force for good – but only when everyone is included - March 25, 2020
- The benefits of D&I are clear – it’s time for change - February 26, 2020
- “The future is ecosystems. But how diverse are the perspectives?” We’re collaborating to create new opportunities for our customers - May 23, 2019
Latest posts by David Cameron (see all)
- Establishing RPA excellence in finance functions - December 16, 2019
- We’ve re-imagined the traditional CoE for automation – here’s why - May 14, 2019
- Do not resuscitate – passwords in a critical condition? - March 8, 2016
Paul Brown
Head of Property and Shared Services at Fujitsu
Latest posts by Paul Brown (see all)
- How Fujitsu UK is limiting its impact on the environment - November 17, 2021
- Breaking down barriers: an anticipatory approach is key to diversity and inclusion - July 21, 2021
- How technology and collaboration are making the workplace more accessible to disabled and neurodiverse individuals - June 30, 2021
Latest posts by Bronwyn ONeill (see all)
- Virtual Work Experience: Overcoming Barriers to Tech Industry Access for Students - September 6, 2021
- Supporting Female Junior Talent at Fujitsu: Female Leaders of the Future - October 28, 2020
- Operation Innovation 2020: Supporting the Entrepreneurs of the Future - August 18, 2020
Latest posts by Manan Sagar (see all)
- What will 2021 bring for the insurance industry? - January 13, 2021
- “Smart” insurance policies – preventing claims not just paying for them - November 27, 2019
- A practical guide to transforming insurance with automation - September 9, 2019
Maxine Ashbrook
Head of Marketing, Defence and National Security at Fujitsu
Maxine Ashbrook is an accomplished Head of Marketing renowned for her passion for social value and driving buiness benefit by doing good. As a credible industry diplomat who is widely respected throughout the industry, she is currently leader and evangelist for Fujitsu’s Defence & National Security marketing function. Within this role she is responsible for implementing high impact, meaningful customer experiences, focusing on stakeholder relationships while delivering strategic marketing transformation that delivers tangible business growth and competitive edge.
Latest posts by Maxine Ashbrook (see all)
- Marketing’s evolution – keep it personal! - December 14, 2020
- Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of VE Day with SSAFA - June 30, 2020
- How RAF 100 is bringing technology to future generations - November 8, 2017
Keith Dear
Dr. Keith Dear is Director Artificial Intelligence Innovation at Fujitsu Defence and National Security.Keith has served as an Expert Advisor to the Prime Minister on Defence Modernisation and the Integrated Review, leading also on UK space strategy in No. 10, and advising on national strategies on emerging technology.A former Intelligence Officer in the RAF he has served in Iraq, completed three deployments to Afghanistan, deployed to Abkhazia (Georgia) with the United Nations, to Mali alongside the French, and served on exchange with US Air Force.
Keith now continues his service as a Group Captain (Reserve) in 601 Squadron, leading on Science, Technology and academic liaison. He is a Chief of the Air Staff’s Fellow, Research Associate at Oxford’s Changing Character of War Programme and Associate Fellow at RUSI - where he guest edited the Special Edition on AI in November 2019.
He speaks widely on AI, Big Data and Decision-Making and was named one of the most relevant voices in European tech by the leading business ‘Big Things’ Conference in 2019.He holds a DPhil in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford. In 2011, he was awarded King’s College London’s O’Dwyer-Russell prize for his MA studies in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism. He co-leads the Defence Entrepreneurs’ Forum (UK) and was founder and CEO of Airbridge Aviation, a not-for-profit start-up dedicated to delivering humanitarian aid by cargo drones.
Keith now continues his service as a Group Captain (Reserve) in 601 Squadron, leading on Science, Technology and academic liaison. He is a Chief of the Air Staff’s Fellow, Research Associate at Oxford’s Changing Character of War Programme and Associate Fellow at RUSI - where he guest edited the Special Edition on AI in November 2019.
He speaks widely on AI, Big Data and Decision-Making and was named one of the most relevant voices in European tech by the leading business ‘Big Things’ Conference in 2019.He holds a DPhil in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford. In 2011, he was awarded King’s College London’s O’Dwyer-Russell prize for his MA studies in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism. He co-leads the Defence Entrepreneurs’ Forum (UK) and was founder and CEO of Airbridge Aviation, a not-for-profit start-up dedicated to delivering humanitarian aid by cargo drones.
Latest posts by Keith Dear (see all)
- Key trends to watch from the Fujitsu Quantum Computing Summit - February 21, 2022
- AI, Art and Creativity – what does it mean for Defence? - September 7, 2021
- Should we be scared by big data, and its ability to manipulate our behaviour? - April 22, 2021
Wendy Warham
Head of Networks and Telecoms at Fujitsu EMEIA
Latest posts by Wendy Warham (see all)
- Overcoming the Gender Seniority Gap - January 21, 2019
- Closing the Gender Pay Gap: a challenge that matters. - September 12, 2017
- Women in Technology: the rise of the tech entrepreneur - April 5, 2017
Latest posts by Ian Price (see all)
- The Bigger Picture – the benefits of Oracle Optimisation - February 17, 2016
- Obstacles to Oracle Optimisation - February 3, 2016
- There’s an art to Oracle Optimisation - January 21, 2016
Helen Lamb
Executive Director, Managed Infrastructure Services at Fujitsu
Latest posts by Helen Lamb (see all)
- Where are all the women in tech? - June 10, 2015
- Tackling the skills shortage by making apprentices the focus - March 9, 2015
- Will the workplace of the future be human-centric? - October 10, 2014
Latest posts by David Gentle (see all)
- Time to reimagine – the implications of COVID-19 - August 7, 2020
- Do we trust AI? - March 25, 2019
- Fujitsu Forum: Why should sustainable development matter to businesses? - December 4, 2018
Gerren Mayne
Gerren Mayne is the UK Head of SAP Practice. He has worked in SAP for over twenty five years, initially as a SAP FICO consultant on R/3 before moving onto managing SAP implementation projects across EMEIA. Gerren moved into a Consultative Sales role during his tenure at IBM and has gone onto to lead SAP teams at Atos, HPE and Accenture before joining Fujitsu. Gerren believes passionately about the ability of SAP to transform businesses but thinks that organisations and partners need to take a new approach to ensure that customers achieve the right business outcomes through this investment.Gerren is passionate about supporting businesses in maximising their investment across SAP and to enable them to innovate, reduce costs and drive operational excellence to enable them to meet their strategic goals.
Latest posts by Gerren Mayne (see all)
- Navigating to Digital Manufacturing Cloud - May 26, 2022
- Why cleaning out your garage can improve your SAP estate - November 11, 2019
- S/4HANA will be crucial to getting the most out of emerging technologies – here’s why - August 13, 2019
Latest posts by Pascal Huijbers (see all)
- Three things we learnt about the future of FS at Fujitsu Forum 2018 - December 4, 2018
- An introduction to agile financial services - October 30, 2018
- What does AI and quantum computing mean for the financial services sector? - October 23, 2018
Duncan Bell
Director, Media & Entertainment at Fujitsu UK and Ireland
Latest posts by Duncan Bell (see all)
- Usain Bolt at Rio 2016: 9.58 seconds to break the internet? - May 10, 2016
- MediaTech 1.0 was about disruption; MediaTech 2.0 must be about the consumer - May 3, 2016
- Going underground - April 12, 2016
Craig Sutton
Transport Sector Lead at Fujitsu Ireland
Latest posts by Craig Sutton (see all)
- Electric cars, drones and robots – how digital is transforming Transport in 2018 - August 17, 2018
- Transport on demand – are we there yet? - May 10, 2018
- Keeping Dublin’s Transport on the Right Track - July 21, 2017
Latest posts by Johan Axen (see all)
- Retailers need to protect their data without impeding productivity – here’s how - February 7, 2019
- Five ways managed service could save the high street - February 7, 2019
- 5 things retailers can do to empower their employees in 2019 - February 7, 2019
Latest posts by Rob Davey (see all)
- Innovations in Print - December 10, 2015
- Is print the gap in your security? - December 3, 2015
- Money down the drain? - November 23, 2015
Latest posts by David Smith (see all)
- Infographic: A vision for a digitally-enabled workplace of the future - June 9, 2016
- CIOs: welcome our new robot overlords - April 8, 2016
- Get in shape for your Windows 10 migration: 7 things CIOs need to know - March 15, 2016
Sarah Simcoe
Sarah Simcoe is Head of Business Enablement EMEIA within Fujitsu’s Business & Application Services EMEIA business.Sarah is also the Chair of Fujitsu UK and Ireland’s Disability Employee Network, SEED, a role she has held for the last 15 months.
Latest posts by Sarah Simcoe (see all)
- Diversity & Inclusion Week – SEED – Jacqui Wade’s story - September 22, 2017
- Diversity & Inclusion Week – SEED – Hannah Boots’ story - September 20, 2017
- Three reasons dyslexia doesn’t have to hold you back - October 5, 2016
Tom Smith
Sales Executive at Fujitsu UK&I
Tom is responsible for building relationships with new and existing customers in Retail and Hospitality in the UK.
As a member of Generation Y, he focuses on innovation to enable business change for Retail colleagues and customers.
Tom challenges the way traditional IT is delivered, collaborating with partners, adopting innovation from other industries and above all working closely with customers to realise business benefits with technology.
As a member of Generation Y, he focuses on innovation to enable business change for Retail colleagues and customers.
Tom challenges the way traditional IT is delivered, collaborating with partners, adopting innovation from other industries and above all working closely with customers to realise business benefits with technology.
Latest posts by Tom Smith (see all)
- The Amazon effect: how expectations of the instore experience are changing - April 16, 2018
- Five things retailers need to know about GDPR - April 9, 2018
Ravi Krishnamoorthi
Sr. VP & Head of Business Applications Services (BAS) at Fujitsu EMEIA
Ravi Krishnamoorthi is responsible for BAS’s strategy, execution and end-to-end business management besides spearheading innovation to transform Fujitsu’s digital footprint across EMEIA.
Latest posts by Ravi Krishnamoorthi (see all)
- Efficiency and experience will drive the future of manufacturing – here’s why - November 29, 2018
- Why a PACT is the key to unlocking your digital future - November 16, 2017
Latest posts by Amanda Hammond (see all)
Latest posts by Andrew McDade (see all)
- Fujitsu: VMWare Systems Integrator of the Year 2015 - July 8, 2016
- Flexible Virtualisation – the key to ICT agility - November 11, 2014
Paul Harwood
Application Architect at Fujitsu
Paul is an Application Architect who has been with Fujitsu for over 10 years. From an early career as Software Developer on large scale, complex application projects. More recently, Paul took up a lead role in part of the Fujitsu pioneering Digital Innovation team, based in Swansea. He now specialises in rapid IT, combining customer collaboration and AGILE methodologies to produce fast results and award winning solutions.
Latest posts by Paul Harwood (see all)
- Testing an app in Nicaragua: my WaterAid trip diary - April 24, 2018
- How we’re co-creating to improve water sanitation in Nicaragua - February 15, 2018
Latest posts by Nick White (see all)
- Thousands in apprenticeship funds available for small businesses - February 8, 2021
- Two small changes to create a diverse graduate scheme - May 14, 2019
Mark Wixey
With over 30 years’ experience, Mark Wixey is a focussed and committed IT practitioner.Much of his career has been spent designing, providing, operating and supporting high security IT systems and services across the UK Public Sector as well as both UK and international commercial businesses.
Since joining Fujitsu’s Defence & National Security business unit, Mark has assumed responsibility for the department’s cyber services strategy and portfolio. He is also responsible for managing strategic technical security relationships with partners and UK government. In this capacity he is utilizing his accumulated technical knowledge across multiple products, services and solutions combined with experience of the numerous available procurement routes.
In June 2019, Mark was awarded the status of Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer, a global network of role model technologists: https://www.fujitsu.com/uk/innovation/fujitsu-distinguished-engineers/. He currently serves as an elected member of techUK’s Cyber Security Management Committee.
Since joining Fujitsu’s Defence & National Security business unit, Mark has assumed responsibility for the department’s cyber services strategy and portfolio. He is also responsible for managing strategic technical security relationships with partners and UK government. In this capacity he is utilizing his accumulated technical knowledge across multiple products, services and solutions combined with experience of the numerous available procurement routes.
In June 2019, Mark was awarded the status of Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer, a global network of role model technologists: https://www.fujitsu.com/uk/innovation/fujitsu-distinguished-engineers/. He currently serves as an elected member of techUK’s Cyber Security Management Committee.
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- Securing Supply Chains – what can be learnt from SolarWinds? - April 7, 2021
- Is there a quantum computing storm on the horizon? - November 9, 2019
Jat Sahi
Innovation and Strategy at Fujitsu Services
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Neil Forshaw
Head of Service Management EMEIA at Fujitsu
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- Coping with cancer: 5 things losing my sister taught me - November 1, 2016
- Living a full life with Asthma - May 3, 2016
Veronica Rahneberg
Sales Director at Fujitsu Ireland
Veronica is the Sales Director for Fujitsu Ireland, the local arm of Japan’s leading Information and Communication Technology Company.With over 25 years’ experience in the IT Services sector, Veronica joined Fujitsu from a CRM start-up SaaS company in 1999 as an Associate Director.Since then, she has worked in a variety of Senior Management roles, including three years as Practice Lead of the Consulting Practice, prior to joining the leadership team as Sales Director in 2015.Veronica is the Executive Sponsor of the Women’s Business Network @Fujitsu which serves to promote greater diversity and inclusion among our workforce and on a broader scale in promoting careers in ICT for women.She holds an Honours degree in Computer Applications and an Executive MBA with Distinction from Trinity Business School, specialising in Management and Sustainability.Veronica is passionate about lifelong learning and in addition to currently serving as an Adjunct Teaching Fellow at Trinity College Dublin.
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- From Disruption to Opportunity – culture, technology and the move to super-resilience - October 29, 2021
- A reopened office invites change - September 24, 2021
Mark Wixey
With over 30 years’ experience, Mark Wixey is a focussed and committed IT practitioner.Much of his career has been spent designing, providing, operating and supporting high security IT systems and services across the UK Public Sector as well as both UK and international commercial businesses.
Since joining Fujitsu’s Defence & National Security business unit, Mark has assumed responsibility for the department’s cyber services strategy and portfolio. He is also responsible for managing strategic technical security relationships with partners and UK government. In this capacity he is utilizing his accumulated technical knowledge across multiple products, services and solutions combined with experience of the numerous available procurement routes.
In June 2019, Mark was awarded the status of Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer, a global network of role model technologists: https://www.fujitsu.com/uk/innovation/fujitsu-distinguished-engineers/. He currently serves as an elected member of techUK’s Cyber Security Management Committee.
Since joining Fujitsu’s Defence & National Security business unit, Mark has assumed responsibility for the department’s cyber services strategy and portfolio. He is also responsible for managing strategic technical security relationships with partners and UK government. In this capacity he is utilizing his accumulated technical knowledge across multiple products, services and solutions combined with experience of the numerous available procurement routes.
In June 2019, Mark was awarded the status of Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer, a global network of role model technologists: https://www.fujitsu.com/uk/innovation/fujitsu-distinguished-engineers/. He currently serves as an elected member of techUK’s Cyber Security Management Committee.
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- Is now the time for biometrics? - July 20, 2020
- If AI is the answer, what’s the question? - February 4, 2020
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Caroline Shrader
Project Manager at Fujitsu UK&I
Caroline is a Project Manager in the central team of Fujitsu’s Global Delivery Centres (GDCs). She is a member of the GDC Responsible Steering Committee and drives Diversity & Inclusion initiatives across 8 global locations. She is also proud to be the chair of Fujitsu’s UK&I LGBT+ staff network, Shine.
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- Digital Pride: LGBT Inclusion in the Digital Age - May 4, 2017
- Diversity and inclusion matters: Fujitsu makes the Stonewall top 100 - January 27, 2017
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- To BYOD or not to BYOD – is that the question? - November 26, 2013
- Big Data security.Can “The Art of War” help? - September 27, 2013
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- 10 things influencing our Gender Pay Gap - September 11, 2018
- I’m proud to be a Gender Champion – and this is why - May 1, 2018
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- Cyber security trends to keep an eye on this year - February 21, 2017
- Cyber security headache will continue to hurt in 2016 - January 4, 2016
Matthew Chase
Mat is the Chief Technology Officer responsible for Healthcare at Fujitsu, having joined in June 2020 and is extremely passionate about transforming the healthcare industry to improve Patient outcomes and Clinical Experiences. Previously to Fujitsu, Mat was CTO at Guys and St Thomas’, whereby he oversaw various digital initiatives, including an EPIC migration programme, heading the tech workstream and gaining even greater insight into the science of healthcare.
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- Tackling the barriers to cloud first in the NHS - September 10, 2021
- The NHS data strategy – what should a second draft look like? - August 10, 2021
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- The importance of ethnic and cultural diversity in the workplace - November 16, 2020
- Recognising Female Leaders: CRN Women in Channel Awards - October 12, 2020
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Dave Markham
Cyber Threat Intelligence Technical Lead, FujitsuSecurity Operations Centre at Fujitsu UK&I
Dave is a highly experienced Systems and Security Engineer with over 15 years commercial experience in delivering and supporting managed enterprise solutions and managed security services.
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- Is it time for financial services organisations to reimagine life without the mainframe? - January 6, 2021
- Is trust or innovation more important to today’s banking customers? - November 12, 2019
John Alcock
Head of Security Strategy and Assurance services in UK & Ireland at Fujitsu
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- Before you cyber insure there are five key considerations businesses must address - September 15, 2016
- Compliance: A global perspective - November 15, 2013
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- Why Service leavers and Reservists make great employees - June 22, 2016
- Fujitsu honoured with MoD Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award - November 20, 2015
Matt Hobson
Fujitsu SAP CTO, NWE
An SAP Certified Enterprise Architect with extensive experience in the implementation of the full SAP project lifecycle.
Evangelist and expert in the field of SAP, both inside and outside Fujitsu, leading and directing a team of senior SAP Architects.
Focussing on cloud migration strategies, SAP S/4HANA transformations, mergers and acquisitions, lifecycle services and Fujitsu intelligent enterprise solutions to enable digital transformations.
An SAP Certified Enterprise Architect with extensive experience in the implementation of the full SAP project lifecycle.
Evangelist and expert in the field of SAP, both inside and outside Fujitsu, leading and directing a team of senior SAP Architects.
Focussing on cloud migration strategies, SAP S/4HANA transformations, mergers and acquisitions, lifecycle services and Fujitsu intelligent enterprise solutions to enable digital transformations.
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- Making Engineering to Order child’s play - June 21, 2022
- Cool to Zero - June 8, 2022
Niven Payne
Client Executive at Fujitsu
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- Cleaning up space: How Earth-bound businesses are solving Space-sized issues - July 19, 2021
- Sprinting to Stop Financial Crime with the FCA - July 31, 2019
Krista Griggs
Head of Financial Services and Insurance at Fujitsu UK & Ireland
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- Top Predictions for the Insurance Industry in 2022 - January 18, 2022
- But what if you fly? A story about transformation - November 2, 2021
Andrew Brabban
Vice President, Head of Hybrid IT, Global Delivery at Fujitsu
Andrew leads the establishment and incubation of Hybrid IT solutions and capability across Fujitsu's global business. Hybrid IT, the practical application and integration of Cloud services and traditional IT, is the critical IT delivery model to enable organizations to innovate with agility and modernize securely whilst exploiting existing investments.
Andrew joined Fujitsu in 1997 and has 26 years of experience within the ICT industry across both the public and private sectors.
Andrew joined Fujitsu in 1997 and has 26 years of experience within the ICT industry across both the public and private sectors.
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- Hybrid IT – balancing risk vs reward - January 13, 2016
- How will cloud evolve in 2015? - January 13, 2015
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- Digital Skills Academy – Goals and Aspirations - March 3, 2022
Marian Nicholson
Solution Owner at Fujitsu at Fujitsu UK&I
Marian has more than 20 years of experience in designing and delivering solutions across the utilities sector around the world. Her areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, SAP, digital transformation and market systems.
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- Embracing the cloud – why utilities needs to get flexible - June 22, 2017
Joanne Rose
Head of Mobile User Computing at Centrica
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- Small actions are the building blocks to a diverse workplace - March 2, 2020
Sarah Collins
Sarah Collins is a Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer with over 25 years’ experience working in the field of IT. As a subject matter expert in a diverse set of technical areas such as software design and development, document management, messaging, infrastructure design and enterprise storage, she is now a Pre-Sales Solution Architect for Cloud and Digital in the Defence & National Security business unit. Within this role Sarah works closely with other areas of the Fujitsu business and our partners to produce innovative solutions to complex customer challenges.
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- The Stonewall Riots: Why a protest gave us Pride - October 21, 2019
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Ian Leath
Head of Offerings Development and Customer Engagement at Fujitsu
Ian has 25+ years IT experience, substantially in the Oracle arena, with Board level engagement on large IT transformation programmes and experienced across the IT spectrum including the full span as Head of Systems and Operations, including cross-border and cross-culture management. Ian has managed teams from 25 up to 200+ over disparate regions driving Organisations to the Cloud with Fujitsu capability, helping smooth transition to IAAS, PAAS or SAAS solution or a combination of all three.
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- How shifting to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure revolutionised the CITB - October 24, 2019
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River Tamoor Baig
Guest contributor River Tamoor Baig is the Founder of Hack Partners.
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- Why it’s time to hack the UK rail industry - November 5, 2018
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- Launching the Fujitsu Graduate Innovation Challenge - October 21, 2015
Usman Chaudhry
Offering Manager - Integrated Systems at Fujitsu UK&I
Usman is responsible for the PRIMEFLEX Integrated Systems portfolio in the UK&I and driving business growth in this area through the delivery of compelling value propositions both at a technical and commercial level. Usman has over 10 years of vendor experience working on large opportunities designing complex virtualisation, data management, business continuity and disaster recovery solutions and presenting compelling value propositions at both a technical and CxO level.
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- Finding the golden path to digital transformation - September 28, 2016
Rocio Del Mar Cárdenas
I am Rocío Del Mar Cárdenas and I am working for 19 years in Fujitsu. Typically my clients are public or private companies to which we offer technical computer services. Currently, my client is a private banking company ("La Caixa") who has the challenge to manage to provide the best service and attention to its customers with high security and quality of service among its competitors. And I help them to monitor their ATMs in anticipation of the breakdown in order to solve the problem remotely or by phone in the shortest possible time.
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- Breaking the glass ceiling – inspiring women in the workplace - January 13, 2021
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- Digital Skills Academy – Starting the Journey - March 3, 2022
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- Supporting LGBT+ inclusion in the tech industry - January 21, 2019
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- AIOps – teaching the machines proactive maintenance - May 28, 2020
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Kenneth Keogh
Director of Business Development at Fujitsu Ireland
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- The future of Retail is here – in Dublin - November 2, 2018
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- Ecosystems: building your innovation army - December 4, 2020
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- Smart metering – the barely imaginable future of the British home? - December 20, 2012
Sandy Begbie
Chief Executive at Scottish Financial Enterprise
Prior to joining SFE in 2020, Sandy led the development of the Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee following an 18-month contract at Tesco Bank as the Chief Transformation Officer.
Sandy was responsible for the Global People, Organisation and Culture Integration following the successful merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management. Before the merger Sandy was the Chief People Officer and Lead Executive for China and Hong Kong for Standard Life for eight years. During this time, he led the Standard Life HR team to be recognised as one of the top performing functions in the UK and also led the turn-around of Standard Life’s Chinese Joint Venture. Sandy was appointed Senior Advisor to the Standard Life Asia Board in July 2020, having been Chair of the Hong Kong-based Board since 2014. Before joining Standard Life, Sandy held similar Transformation and Group HR Director positions within Aegon, Scottish Power and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Sandy holds several non-executive positions including Chair of Career Ready, Non-Executive Director of Place 2 Be and Chair of the Centre for Moving Images. Sandy was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in August 2018 for services to business and social inclusion.
Prior to joining SFE in 2020, Sandy led the development of the Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee following an 18-month contract at Tesco Bank as the Chief Transformation Officer.
Sandy was responsible for the Global People, Organisation and Culture Integration following the successful merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management. Before the merger Sandy was the Chief People Officer and Lead Executive for China and Hong Kong for Standard Life for eight years. During this time, he led the Standard Life HR team to be recognised as one of the top performing functions in the UK and also led the turn-around of Standard Life’s Chinese Joint Venture. Sandy was appointed Senior Advisor to the Standard Life Asia Board in July 2020, having been Chair of the Hong Kong-based Board since 2014. Before joining Standard Life, Sandy held similar Transformation and Group HR Director positions within Aegon, Scottish Power and the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Sandy holds several non-executive positions including Chair of Career Ready, Non-Executive Director of Place 2 Be and Chair of the Centre for Moving Images. Sandy was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in August 2018 for services to business and social inclusion.
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Myfanwy Edwards
Fujitsu Fellow and lead for the Stand Out Programme at Fujitsu UK&I
Myfanwy works as a Solution Architect in the Products Business Line at Fujitsu.
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- Torchbearers – standing out for Diversity & Inclusion at Fujitsu - March 29, 2017
Richard Clarke
Executive Director, Global Retail at Fujitsu
Reporting into Fujitsu’s retail leadership in Japan, Richard is responsible for coordinating, growing and promoting a global retail business across all our markets.
Richard is responsible for Fujitsu’s global retail strategy, which includes prioritizing markets, building the case internally and with partners for new solution development, and executing specific growth initiatives.
He develops and executes compelling and relevant retail strategies to expand key markets; he is responsible for developing a portfolio of global solutions and services to meet customers’ needs; and he works side by side with strategic customers to develop their relationship with Fujitsu. He leads and supports client specific sales campaigns and is responsible for building pipeline in targeted geographic or solution areas.
Richard leads Fujitsu’s relationships in retail with strategic ICT and business partners, is the lead representative for Fujitsu in retail with the analyst community and is tasked with identifying and delivering new channels to market – direct and indirect
Richard leads Fujitsu’s global retail strategy, which includes prioritising markets, building the case internally and with partners for new solution development, and executing specific growth initiatives.
Richard is responsible for Fujitsu’s global retail strategy, which includes prioritizing markets, building the case internally and with partners for new solution development, and executing specific growth initiatives.
He develops and executes compelling and relevant retail strategies to expand key markets; he is responsible for developing a portfolio of global solutions and services to meet customers’ needs; and he works side by side with strategic customers to develop their relationship with Fujitsu. He leads and supports client specific sales campaigns and is responsible for building pipeline in targeted geographic or solution areas.
Richard leads Fujitsu’s relationships in retail with strategic ICT and business partners, is the lead representative for Fujitsu in retail with the analyst community and is tasked with identifying and delivering new channels to market – direct and indirect
Richard leads Fujitsu’s global retail strategy, which includes prioritising markets, building the case internally and with partners for new solution development, and executing specific growth initiatives.
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- Just browsing: how will hyperconnected retail transform the shopping experience? - February 12, 2018
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- Why Centrica is this year’s Connected Society Award winner - July 31, 2020
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- How to build a back-up strategy ready for the digital world - January 4, 2019
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- How the FCA used collaborative partnerships to find its perfect Cloud strategy - September 5, 2019
Frank Dunsmuir
Industry Head for Customs & Trade at Fujitsu
Frank Dunsmuir has over 20 years’ experience working for global technology organisations delivering services and solutions to the retail and supply chain industry, as well as major government programmes including DVLA’s electronic vehicle licencing and TfL’s congestion charging systems.
Today, Frank is an expert in new and emerging technologies, and how these can deliver innovative solutions to clients. He leads Fujitsu's relationship with the Customs and International Trade division of HMRC, identifying how technology can play a role in addressing both today's, and future, customs and trade business challenges.
Frank’s current focus is to support Government with its preparations for the UK's EU exit, together with the development of a vision of its future border capability for the UK, which will support growth in global trade and GDP.
Today, Frank is an expert in new and emerging technologies, and how these can deliver innovative solutions to clients. He leads Fujitsu's relationship with the Customs and International Trade division of HMRC, identifying how technology can play a role in addressing both today's, and future, customs and trade business challenges.
Frank’s current focus is to support Government with its preparations for the UK's EU exit, together with the development of a vision of its future border capability for the UK, which will support growth in global trade and GDP.
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- Is Technology the answer for Border Control in Brexit? - October 30, 2018
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- A day in the life: autism - May 1, 2019
Iain Groves
Solution Owner at Fujitsu UK&I
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- Why collaboration, not competition, is key in a hyperconnected world - January 25, 2017
Gary Anthoney
Account Executive, UK Public Sector at Fujitsu
Gary is responsible for digital solutions and services to strategic clients including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and others within Public Sector Policy and Regulation.
Gary has held a number of senior delivery and client leadership positions across the full range of Fujitsu’s services and is a respected leader within Fujitsu’s Public Sector team.
Since joining Fujitsu in 1997, he has led a number of major transformations including large infrastructure, Cloud and IdAM, telephony and networking implementations -across both public and private sectors.
Gary has held a number of senior delivery and client leadership positions across the full range of Fujitsu’s services and is a respected leader within Fujitsu’s Public Sector team.
Since joining Fujitsu in 1997, he has led a number of major transformations including large infrastructure, Cloud and IdAM, telephony and networking implementations -across both public and private sectors.
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- Sprinting to Enable Women’s Economic Empowerment - April 9, 2021
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- Future-Proofing Payroll Will Always Pay Off - November 16, 2021
Andy Laidler
With over 25 years experience in managing IT estates, Andy Laidler has spent 15 years as CTO for a number of large public sector managed service accounts. He takes an approach that crosses architecture, service, commercial and finance to drive customer outcomes and continues to be focussed on how to deliver IT solutions and investments in a way that gives direct user benefit.
He is currently responsible for investment and innovation for Fujitsu’s Defence and National security business, supporting the business in shaping up for tomorrow’s challenges.
He is currently responsible for investment and innovation for Fujitsu’s Defence and National security business, supporting the business in shaping up for tomorrow’s challenges.
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- How much should I be spending on IT Security? - November 13, 2020
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- Cisco Powered: The Power of Recommendation - January 22, 2014
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- Supporting women in channel today, and for the future - July 30, 2020
Dr Bernd Kosch
Dr. Bernd Kosch is the Program Director Industry 4.0 of the FUJITSU region EMEIA. He is responsible for technical and business strategy of the company in the industrial internet of things, is the spokesperson on the subject and represents FUJITSU in related interest groups and bodies. He is a member of the advisor group ‘Plattform Industrie 4.0 of the German Federal government, and he also contributes to the IoT activity in the German ICT association (BITKOM) and the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC).
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- The cybersecurity challenge of industry 4.0 - December 10, 2018
Andy Robertson
Andy joined Fujitsu in 2018 as the Senior Director for Security Professional Services and oversaw a period of growth for Fujitsu’s Security Consulting practice, before stepping up to lead the UK&I Cyber Security business in 2021. Andy’s background is predominantly in consulting and professional services with the likes of PwC, Detica and BAE Systems. He brings a wealth of experience with roles across Consulting, Account Management, Pre-Sales and as well as leading Transformation Programmes.
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- Why employee mental health is key to your security posture - March 14, 2022
Andrew Cooper
Project Control Officer at Fujitsu UK & Ireland
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- Thriving in the workplace with ADHD - September 8, 2017
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- Celebrating Black History Month in Fujitsu - October 30, 2020
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Tracey Collins
Customer Success Director, Government Shared Services at Fujitsu
Tracey has worked with Oracle technologies for over 22 years within client side, delivery and pre-sales roles.Currently as a trusted advisor to Fujitsu's Oracle Cloud clients across Central and Local Government, Tracey brings together the business and multiple suppliers to drive towards successful delivery of the one common goal.
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- When it comes to ‘Big Data’ for HR, payroll is massively undervalued - November 16, 2021
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- Eliminating Bias in the Recruitment Process at Fujitsu - November 3, 2020
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- Legacy applications to mobile – made easy - January 7, 2014
Bridget Ward
Bridget Ward is Head of People and Third-Party Engagement for Fujitsu’s Defence & National Security business unit. Bridget has worked for Fujitsu for 21 years in a wide and varied range of roles from leading Project Management Teams to Strategic Recruitment Campaigns. Bridget has in depth knowledge of recruitment and resourcing and has used this knowledge to drive internal best practices.
Having spent the last 8 years in the Defence & National Security area, she has developed a focus on enhancing the recruitment footprint with military service leavers, and sourced and hired hundreds of people into the organisation. Bridget is a key contact for our engagement with recruitment partners and has worked with external organisations to keep ahead of the changes in attraction and development of talent. Her passion is to make Fujitsu an employer of choice for service leavers, and this remains a key part of Fujitsu’s drive and focus for 2020.
Having spent the last 8 years in the Defence & National Security area, she has developed a focus on enhancing the recruitment footprint with military service leavers, and sourced and hired hundreds of people into the organisation. Bridget is a key contact for our engagement with recruitment partners and has worked with external organisations to keep ahead of the changes in attraction and development of talent. Her passion is to make Fujitsu an employer of choice for service leavers, and this remains a key part of Fujitsu’s drive and focus for 2020.
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Ricky Patel
Head of Healthcare at Fujitsu UK
Ricky Patel is Head of Healthcare at Fujitsu, based in Southampton, UK.
Ricky believes we need to bridge inequalities in society through making technology accessible to all, enabling the development of digital skills so that every individual has an opportunity to be curious and develop resiliency both personally and professionally.
Outside of work, Ricky is embarking on the journey of becoming a first time parent.
Ricky believes we need to bridge inequalities in society through making technology accessible to all, enabling the development of digital skills so that every individual has an opportunity to be curious and develop resiliency both personally and professionally.
Outside of work, Ricky is embarking on the journey of becoming a first time parent.
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Matt Lockley
Chief Architect – Data & Analytics at Fujitsu UK & Ireland
Experienced Chief Architect with a demonstrated history of working in the Information Technology and Services industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Big Data Analytics, Data Architecture, Technology & Enterprise Architecture and a TOGAF certified professional.
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- Navigating the use of data analytics in the public sector - September 5, 2017
Tim Moody
CTO for UK Public Sector at Fujitsu UK and Ireland
Tim is a Fujitsu Fellow and Distinguished Engineer. Since joining Fujitsu in 2005 his roles have included delivering digital innovation for HMRC and DVLA, and a stint developing IOT solutions in our Globeranger business.
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- I want to be Estonian - February 27, 2019
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- Using the Social Mobility Index to open the door to talent in tech - December 15, 2021
Conway Kosi
Senior Vice President, Head of Managed Infrastructure Services at Fujitsu EMEIA
Conway joined Fujitsu in 2006, and brings a rich set of business experiences gained through a variety of senior leadership roles across Asia and North America.
In his role, Conway is responsible for MIS’ strategy, execution and end-to-end business management. Fujitsu delivers business value by supporting its customers to digitize their business through Hybrid IT underpinned by MetaArc - Fujitsu’s digital business platform and K5–its cloud service.
In his role, Conway is responsible for MIS’ strategy, execution and end-to-end business management. Fujitsu delivers business value by supporting its customers to digitize their business through Hybrid IT underpinned by MetaArc - Fujitsu’s digital business platform and K5–its cloud service.
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- How we lit up purple to celebrate disability networks - January 10, 2018
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- Healthcare: What can we do with data? - December 1, 2016
Stuart Johnson
Stuart Johnson is Business Development Director in Fujitsu’s Defence and National Security team. Stuart brings over 25 years of experience in various sales leadership and business development roles in the network and ICT industry working closely and delivering solutions across the UK public sector. He is currently responsible for working with the wider public sector to facilitate commercial and business innovation through the application of Fujitsu’s secure technology solutions.
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- Disaggregation is the future in the brave new world of networking - March 16, 2021
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- We are moving…. - September 1, 2022
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- Retail at the heart of the community - April 27, 2020
Joe Baguley
VP, EMEA CTO, VMware
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Jason Cunningham
Jason started his IT career straight out of university when he joined Fujitsu in 1999 as a developer.He left the organisation in 2002 to work for SEGA, before re-joining Fujitsu in 2007.In 2014, he was recognised by his peers for his technical excellence and admitted to the Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer Scheme.
His early career focussed on applications development where he worked on a diverse set of projects in retail, online gaming, and government.He then progressed into systems architecture, before becoming an Account CTO.In this role, he’s worked on a number of large accounts including the Home Office and the UK Border Force.Over the last three years, Jason has been focussed on the Transport sector where he has worked alongside many of the Transport Operators in the UK.
Jason lives in the suburbs of Reading with this wife, daughter, and son.They take up most of his time outside of work, but he does enjoy spending his Sunday evenings watching his favourite NFL team, the Jacksonville Jaguars.
His early career focussed on applications development where he worked on a diverse set of projects in retail, online gaming, and government.He then progressed into systems architecture, before becoming an Account CTO.In this role, he’s worked on a number of large accounts including the Home Office and the UK Border Force.Over the last three years, Jason has been focussed on the Transport sector where he has worked alongside many of the Transport Operators in the UK.
Jason lives in the suburbs of Reading with this wife, daughter, and son.They take up most of his time outside of work, but he does enjoy spending his Sunday evenings watching his favourite NFL team, the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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- Is now the time to consider alternative public transport? - November 21, 2019
Caragh O’Carroll
Head of Partner Management at Fujitsu Ireland
Caragh heads Partner Management at Fujitsu Ireland driving growth in the Retail, Transport and Utilities sector.
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- GDPR: grasp the opportunity – not the fines - December 15, 2017
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- A nation on pause? Fast forward from chaos to clarity. - November 29, 2019
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Tom Roche
Head of Manufacturing, Utilities & Services at Fujitsu UK & Ireland
Tom leads Fujitsu’s business in the Manufacturing, Utilities and Services sectors across the UK. He also sits on the UK & Ireland senior leadership team.
Tom is Fujitsu’s Executive sponsor for our Graduates and Apprentices and is a fully accredited and qualified Executive Coach.
Tom is Fujitsu’s Executive sponsor for our Graduates and Apprentices and is a fully accredited and qualified Executive Coach.
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- Walking with robots: is this the end of the world as we know it? - October 7, 2016
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Philippa Bradley
Philippa is responsible to Fujitsu’s strategic engagement across the public sector and has an exemplary track record and experience supplying services to customers across Central and Local Government, the NHS, Police and Higher Education.
Prior to joining Fujitsu, Philippa was Head of UK Public Sector ERPM at Oracle and before that, Philippa spent over 18 years with CGI UK Limited and its predecessors, Logica and CMG.As a Vice President at CGI, she had P&L responsibility for the UK Local Government and Health businesses with over 300 staff who delivered ICT and BPO services to over 100 UK public sector customers.
She has worked closely and effectively with the Government oversight functions such as Cabinet Office, Crown Commercial Service and Government Business Services (formerly known as Government Shared Services), as well as with senior stakeholders across the public sector.
Prior to joining Fujitsu, Philippa was Head of UK Public Sector ERPM at Oracle and before that, Philippa spent over 18 years with CGI UK Limited and its predecessors, Logica and CMG.As a Vice President at CGI, she had P&L responsibility for the UK Local Government and Health businesses with over 300 staff who delivered ICT and BPO services to over 100 UK public sector customers.
She has worked closely and effectively with the Government oversight functions such as Cabinet Office, Crown Commercial Service and Government Business Services (formerly known as Government Shared Services), as well as with senior stakeholders across the public sector.
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- Joining the digital innovator that is Fujitsu - July 16, 2021
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Dr Houtan Houshmand
I am the CTO Research Lead at Fujitsu. I have 35 years of experience in IT architecture and systems design and over 13 years of research collaborations within a number of consortia. I have been the technical lead and contributor to a wide range of research projects on the themes of Situational Awareness, Operational Logistics Decision Support, Information-Knowledge Management Systems and Enterprise Architecture capabilities. My interests are in multi-modal agent-based systems with neuro-symbolic AI knowledge representations and ML in graph networks including Reinforcement Learning, Data Centric Security (DCS), logic-based reasoning and probabilistic decision models, synthetic environment modelling and simulation driven optimisations. I am a Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer and hold a PhD in Computer Networks Modelling and Performance Analysis from The University of Manchester.
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- Can software networks be protected in a post-quantum world? - December 7, 2021
Ellen Devereux
Ellen is a quantum computing consultant at Fujitsu helping our customers understand the landscape and build business strategies to take full advantage of quantum and bridging technologies now and in the future. Ellen provides both expert advice as well as building real solutions for a variety of technologies to bring quantum advantage today across industries.
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- Powering the retail experience with zero servers - September 26, 2018
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Paul Hudson
Paul Hudson is a retired Senior RAF Officer who has extensive experience of working in Industry, initially with Lockheed Martin heading their Business Development for Logistics and Sustainment and is now the Head of Logistics and Support for Fujitsu Defence and National Security (DNS). A qualified Logistics Engineer at MSc Level he has led change programmes in Contracting for Availability (CfA) environments for Fast Jet and Rotary aircraft.
Paul has also focused during his industry and military careers in Logistics Information Services being directly involved with JAMES, LITS, GOLDesp and F-35 ALIS extensively covering Data Quality, Master Data Management and Data Governance.He represents Industry on Joint MoD/Industry boards and steering groups and has provided thought leadership in the areas of Output Based Contracting and Support Improvement techniques.
In his, rather rare, spare time Paul enjoys many aspects of music, both composing and playing electronic music and attending festivals.Paul and his wife Teresa live in a beautiful village in Dorset.
Paul has also focused during his industry and military careers in Logistics Information Services being directly involved with JAMES, LITS, GOLDesp and F-35 ALIS extensively covering Data Quality, Master Data Management and Data Governance.He represents Industry on Joint MoD/Industry boards and steering groups and has provided thought leadership in the areas of Output Based Contracting and Support Improvement techniques.
In his, rather rare, spare time Paul enjoys many aspects of music, both composing and playing electronic music and attending festivals.Paul and his wife Teresa live in a beautiful village in Dorset.
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- How the effective use of data can modernise Military Support - February 15, 2021
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Ellen Logue
Strategic Client Executive at Fujitsu UK
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Nathan Wheeler
Head of Category Management at Fujitsu UK&I
Heading up the Product and Offerings Management team for Fujitsu UK&I Client Computing solutions. With a focus on understanding clients business objectives/drivers and matching the right solution to improve productivity and efficiency.
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- Top 5 tips for equipping the mobile worker - June 30, 2017
Paul Patterson
CEO and Head of Northern and Western Europe at Fujitsu
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Karen McCann
Karen has worked in IT services sales and delivery for over thirty years and has spent a large portion of this time assisting Public Sector customers. She currently works as a Lead Deal Architect in the Government to Citizen Pre-Sales area of Fujitsu, looking at how technology and services can drive value and business benefit for customers, whilst meeting their future strategic requirements. Karen’s ambition is to help local authorities share their knowledge and expertise and to learn from each other to ensure all citizens have a consistent high quality experience when interacting with their Council.
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- Increasing productivity in local councils by leveraging emerging tech - November 8, 2019
David Walker
Global Product Manager - AMPLIFY at Fujitsu EMEIA
David delivers a consistent user experience across all customers utilising the Fujitsu UbiquitousWare product range. This includes the shaping of the PoV, on-boarding, product road-maps, roadshows, client engagement and required business outcomes. These are applicable to Manufacturing, Health, Construction, Oil & Gas, Transport, Utilities and Government.
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- How wearable enterprise tech can make remote workers feel more valued - December 6, 2017
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Justin Byrd
Justin leads the EMEIA Portfolio Office at Fujitsu; a team of over 200 project and PMO professionals delivering a range of PMO services to over 50 external customers across 5 countries, as well as underpinning Fujitsu’s internal change programmes. With background in IT Transition Management, delivering Transition Programmes for Fujitsu and other IT companies, I jumped into the world of PMO. Now Justin brings together all PMO resources into a single shared service team delivering fully costed and measurable PMO services that improve the successful delivery of projects and programmes.
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- PMO & the changing world - January 3, 2019
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Wendy Grille Collins
Head of Transport Marketing at Fujitsu UK and Ireland
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