Interviewing CIOs
We have spoken to some of the UK’s top CIOs to find out about topical issues in IT & Technology, explore market trends, advice on starting a career in IT & Technology and much more.
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Brother: Ian Metcalfe, director Management Information Services
Brother are a worldwide electronics and manufacturing business, founded in Japan over 100 years ago. Their sales and distribution operations span 24 countries in Europe, with their UK headquarters based just outside Manchester.
Zoe Murphy from Michael Page Technology met with Ian Metcalfe, director management information services, to discuss his rise through the business and provide insight, guidance and tips on what has made him so successful in his career.
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Viacom: James Veall, SVP Global Business Operations
Increasingly, the ability to build and maintain relationships with teams, peers and suppliers across the globe, covering multiple timezones, cultures and languages is becoming a vital skill. Regardless of whichever function and sector of business you are involved with, this presents major challenges and huge potential advantages. Rather than list the commercial benefits of working in a connected global environment, here are a few tips that help me on a daily/weekly basis.
Stuart Packham of Michael Page Technology met with James Veall, SVP Global Business Operations at Viacom...
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The Hut Group: Gareth James, CIO
Founded in 2004 by CEO Matthew Moulding, The Hut Group are a rapidly expanding multi-website online retailer, offering a wealth of non-perishable fast moving consumer goods. From the latest DVD releases to protein health supplements, each website is tailored towards a specific market.
It is the company’s ability to run multiple websites from their in-house developed retail technology platform that really sets it apart.
Zoe Murphy and Rob Burgess of Michael Page Technology met with Gareth James recently to discuss his successful career in e-commerce...
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PZ Cussons: Richard Steward, Group IT Director
PZ Cussons has a rich heritage stretching back to 1879, when two Georges (Paterson and Zochonis) set up a trading post in Sierra Leone. These far flung beginnings set the direction of this diverse and wide-reaching organisation. PZ Cussons operate globally and has leading brands in many domestic markets across the continents, including PZ Cussons Nigeria – the largest subsidiary of the group, trading for over 100 years.
James Barrett of Michael Page Technology talks with Richard Steward, their group IT director…
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Interim CIO: David White
As one of a growing band of Interim CIOs, David White has successfully led both business and technology transformation across a wide range of sectors, from entrepreneurial ventures to Global IT roles. Currently working through Michael Page as an Interim IT leader, he and is splitting a UK business out of a $4bn construction group – his role is to lead the new organisation from it’s previous group services model into it’s new technology state.
Recently James Barrett spoke to David White, one of a growing band of Interim CIOs …
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Michael Page International: Andrew Wayland, Global Chief Information Officer
Michael Page International is one of the world’s leading professional services recruitment businesses. Established over 32 years ago in the UK, Michael Page International employs over 3700 staff across 142 offices and 28 countries. With a purely organic growth strategy, 68% of the group’s revenue is generated outside of the UK.
Stuart Packham met Andrew Wayland, Global Chief Information Officer for Michael Page International... Click here to read the full interview
Tata Group of Beverage Companies: Julia Warrack, Group Chief Information Officer
The Tata Tea group is the world’s second largest global branded tea operation with a presence in over 60 countries. The prominent companies in the group are Tata Tea, the UK-based Tetley group and Tata Coffee. Set up in 1964 as a joint venture with the UK-based James Finlay and Company, the Group has operations in branded tea, bulk tea, coffee and other beverages, and also has plantations. The Tata Tea brand leads in volume market share in India while the Tetley brand is the second-largest teabag brand in the world.
Stuart Packham of Michael Page Technology met Julia Warrack, Group Chief Information Officer at the Tata Group of Beverage Companies...Click here to read the full interview.
To discuss the marketplace, an assignment or your next career move contact Stuart Packham, Director of Michael Page Technology on 01932 264 044 or e-mail him at stuartpackham@michaelpage.com
