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Technology Leaders Movers & Shakers: October Edition

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This month, a vast number of technology executives across the industry have taken on new positions and promotions.

Please join us in wishing congratulations and the best of luck to these technology leaders in our October edition of Movers and Shakers 2022:

Gary Brantley, SVP CIO, NFL

Gary Brantley is now the SVP CIO at the National Football League (NFL), where he has been working for two months. Described as a visionary and collaborative strategist, Gary has more than two decades of experience in the technology industry. Before taking on his new role at the NFL, Gary worked at Beazer Homes for over two years as their CTO and CIO.

Steve Nolan, CTO, Boohoo Group

Steve Nolan has been promoted to CTO at Boohoo Group, where he has worked for over three years. Prior to his new role, Steve was the Technology Director of Online, Digital, Product & Customer at Boohoo. Described as He has been endorsed by colleagues for his skills in project delivery, project management and business process improvement. Over the years, Steve has worked at companies including GE Money, Asda, Walmart eCommerce and Morrisons.

Mona Breed, CIO, Fanatics

Mona Breed is now the CIO of Fanatics Collectibles, where she has worked for over two months. In her new role, Mona manages the IT staff at Fanatics and develops the department’s goals. Before her new role, Mona worked at Moody’s Corporation as their CIO for over three years where she turned around the company’s underperforming IT operations and drove value. An experienced technology leader, Mona has worked in the industry for more than two decades in companies including PwC, Apollo Global Management and OppenheimerFunds.

Matt Bye, CTO, Findmypast

Matt Bye is now the CTO at Findmypast, where he has worked for a month. Described as a versatile and experienced technology leader, Matt has more than two decades of experience in the technology sector. Before joining Findmypast, Matt was the CTO at Sedex for over two years where he restructured the technology function and scaled the strategy delivery team, among other responsibilities. Matt has worked at a variety of companies in the past including, Ford, Random House, BMI and Wowcher & LivingSocial.

Darren Hepburn, Head of Information Security, Lloyd’s Register

Darren Hepburn is now the Head of Information Security at Lloyd’s Register, where he has worked for the last two months. Before taking on his new role, Darren was the CISO at Network Rail Telecoms, where he was responsible for logical and physical security strategy and execution for National Rail Telecoms. Darren has worked at a variety of companies in the past including MOD, QCC Information Security and UBS.

Larry Whiteside Jr., CISO, Regscale

Larry Whiteside Jr. is now CISO at RegScale, where has worked for the last two months. Alongside his new role, Larry is also a Member of the Board of Directors at 12 companies cybersecurity companies and the Co-Founder and President of Cyversity, a non-profit association. With over 25 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, Larry is described as a driven and forward-thinking information security leader. He has worked at companies including USAF, Cybertrust BAE Systems, Cloud Security Alliance and many others.

Hugo Mathias, CIO, The Whittington Hospital

Hugo Mathias is now the CIO at The Whittington Hospital, where he has been working for two months. He has been described as an experienced healthcare CIO with a strong background in the healthcare sector. Before joining The Whittington Hospital, he worked at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust as their Interim CTO. Over the years he has worked in numerous NHS Trust hospitals as well as Bupa, McKinsey & Company, KPMG and Capgemini.

Thierry Chrin, CIO, Alghanim Industries

Thierry Chrin is now the CIO at Alghanim Industries, where he has worked for two months. Thierry is considered a technology leader with experience across FMCG, retail, luxury and beauty companies. Before his new role at Alghanim Industries, Thierry was the Founder and Managing Director at IRIS Consulting. In the past, he has worked at companies such as Dow Jones, Carrefour, The Estée Lauder Companies and Clarins Group.

Meghan Cavanaugh, CIO, Barclays Consumer Credit

Meghan Cavanaugh has been promoted to CIO for Barclays Consumer Credit Risk. Before joining Barclays, Meghan worked at JPMorgan for over 18 years in roles ranging from VP Engineering Manager to Managing Director and Head of Technology for Card. Before her promotion, Meghan was the CIO for Barclays US Consumer Bank for Risk Finance and Treasury.

Saqib Chaudhury, CIO, John Hopskins Aramco Healthcare

Saqib Chaudhury is now the CIO at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, where he has been working for two months. Alongside his new role at JHAH, Saqib is an Advisory Board Member for IBM Global Security and a Member of the CIO Executive Advisory Council at Palo Alto Networks. Saqib is described as a highly polished executive with a strong background in technology. Over the years, he has worked at companies including Deloitte, Grant Thornton, Cloud Security Alliance and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Paul Coby, CIO, Persimmon Homes

Described as an experienced FTSE100 CIO with a range of experience in several industries, Paul Coby is now the CIO at Persimmon Homes. Paul is a non-executive director with more than two decades of experience in the aviation, retail and financial sectors. He has worked at a variety of companies including The Department for Transport, British Airways, John Lewis and AND Digital. Before taking on his new role, Paul was the CIO at Johnson Matthey for over four years.

Kris Radmer, CISO, BNY Mellon Wealth Management

Kris Radmer is now the CISO at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, where he has worked for the last two months. Kris is described as an experienced technology executive with background of working in a variety of industries. Before his new role at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Kris was the CISO at JCPenney. Over the years, Kris has worked at companies including Raytheon Missiles & Defense, Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Walmart and GSK.

Susan Koski, CISO, PNC

Susan Koski has recently been promoted to CISO at financial services company PNC, where she has worked for over five years. Susan is described as an innovative, passionate and technically-savvy executive technology leader who has top analytical and decision-making skills. Before her new role, Susan was the CSO and Head of Security and Enterprise Response at PNC.

Ori Fragman, CISO, Hapag-Lloyd AG

Senior technology executive and recognised public speaker Ori Fragman is now the CISO at Hapag-Lloyd AG. Alongside his new role, Ori is a Mentor at Startupbootcamp, a global network of coaches mentoring fintech and cybersecurity startups. Before joining Hapag-Lloyd AG, Ori worked at Ahold Delhaize as their VP of Information Security & CISO Europe & Indonesia. Throughout his career, Ori has worked at companies such as payground, Canon EMEA, Comsec and the Israel-Netherlands Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Ash Hunt, Global CISO, Apex Group Ltd

Ash Hunt is now the Global CISO at Apex Group Ltd, alongside his role as a Soldier of the British Army. Ash is described as an Information Security and Risk Specialist with over 10 years of experience in UK government departments and leading organisations. Before taking on his new role at Apex Group, Ash was the Group Head of Information Security at financial services company Sanne.

Atti Riazi, SVP CIO, Hearst

Atti Riazi is now the SVP and CIO at Hearst, where she has worked for the last two months. Alongside her current role, Atti is the Founder and Executive Director at CIOs Without Borders. She is described as a true visonary and has a broad range of experience in the technology sector. Prior to her new role, Atti was the SVP and CIO at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and was appointed as the Assistant Secretary General and Chief Information Technology Officer of the United Nations.

Paul Murphy, CIO, GHD

Paul Murphy has now been promoted to CIO at GHD, where he has worked for over 22 years. He is described as an executive leader passionate about technology. A former army officer, Paul has taken on a range of senior technology roles at GHD ranging from Manager of Security Consulting to Information Services Leader APAC. Before his promotion, Paul was the CTO at GHD where he was responsible for overseeing IT operations and the development of technology.

Koustub Raghavan, CDO, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Kousthub Raghavan has been promoted to Chief Product & Digital Officer at SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. He has been described as a transparent and results-driven product leader who prioritises business goals and objectives. Before his new role, Kousthub was SeaWorld’s SVP of Product Management where he led a team of product managers to transform digital experiences for their customers. He has worked in a variety of companies over the years including Motorola Mobility, Sears Holding, eBay and Walmart.

Sophie Troel, Group CDO, Veolia

Executive technology leader Sophie Troel is now the Group CDO at Veolia. Before her new role, Sophie worked at Air France and its subsidiaries for more than two decades in a variety of senior technology roles, with her most recent being VP of Innovation & Founder of the Digital Factory. In her new role, Sophie is responsible for Veolia’s strategic use of data and making sure that the enterprise can perform more efficiently by increasing customer engagement.

Jolyon Clulow, Group CISO, Sky

Jolyon Clulow is now the Group CISO at Sky, where he has worked for two months. He is described as an experienced security executive who has successfully built security functions. Before taking on his new role, Jolyon worked at TSB Bank as their CISO for over two years. Over the years, he has worked in a variety of senior security roles in different companies including Deloitte, Tesco Bank, Deutsche Bank and Barclays UK.

Subodh Mishra, CIO, Paradies Lagardère

Subodh Mishra is now the CIO at Paradies Lagardère, where he has worked for the last two months. He is described as a motivated and well-rounded technology and IT professional by colleagues. Before his new role, Subodh was the VP of the IT Solutions Department at Retail Business Services. He has previously worked for companies such as RS Software, Springs Global US and Family Dollar.

Veenod Kurup, CIO, Liberty Latin America

Veenod Kurup is now the CIO at Liberty Latin America, where he has worked for over a year. He has been described as a strategic and dynamic leader by colleagues and is known for his technology skills. Before joining Liberty Latin America, Veenod was the Managing Director at Gandeeva NL and worked at Cox Communications for over 14 years in roles ranging from Manager of Information Technology to Vice President of Product Technology.

Tim Skeen, EVP and Enterprise CIO, Sentara Healthcare

Tim Skeen has been promoted to EVP and Enterprise CIO at Sentara Healthcare, where he has been working for over two years. In his current role, Tim is responsible for leading the enterprise technology organisation at Sentara Healthcare. Alongside his new role, Skeen is also a Member on the Board of Directors at Kepro, Avaneer Health and Concierge Health. Before joining Sentara, Tim worked at Anthem Inc for more than six years in a variety of senior technology roles.

Diane Lye, CIO, Rivian

Diane Lye is now the CIO at Rivian where she has worked for two months. Before taking on her new role, Diane was the EVP and CIO of Card and Small Business Technology at Capital One. She has previously worked at a number of leading companies including Amazon, Citigroup and Bank of America.

Patrick Eltridge, Group CIO, Nomura

Patrick Eltridge is now the Group CIO at Nomura, where he has worked for two months. Patrick has been described as a collaborative technology leader committed to his role. Before joining Nomura, he was the Non Executive Director at NHS Digital for over a year. He has taken on a number of senior technology roles over the years in companies such as Standard Chartered Bank, NatWest Group and Nationwide Building Society.

Enrique Solbes, Group CIO, El Corte Inglés 

Enrique Solbes is now the Group CIO at El Corte Inglés, where he has worked for two months. In his new role, Enrique is responsible for creating the company’s IT strategy, delivering technology capabilities and optimising. business performance. Alongside his role at El Corte Inglés, he is a Member of the Board of Advisors at CIONET. Over the years, Enrique has worked at companies including HP, Accenture, HPE and Banco Sabadell.

Guido Merighi Buitoni, CDO, Danone

Guido Merighi Buitoni is now the CDO at Danone, where he has worked for two months. He is described as an energetic and collaborative leader who has a track record of running high-performing teams. Before his new role at Danone, Guido was the Global Head of Business Data and Analytics at Sanofi. Guido has also worked at companies including Google, General Electric and WeatherNews Italia.

Rich Robinson, CIO, Standard Industries

Rich Robinson has been promoted to the position of CIO at Standard Industries, where he has worked for over four years. Rich has been described as an inspirational leader and passionate technologist by colleagues. Before his promotion, Rich was the CTO at Standard Industries. Over the years he has worked at companies such as NBC, kgb and SunPower Corporation.

Alan Daines, CISO, Baker Hughes

Alan Daines is now the CISO at Baker Hughes, where he has been working for two months. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Alan has been described as a customer-focused technology specialist with deep technical expertise by colleagues. Alan has taken on a number of senior technology roles at different companies including Motorola, Dell and Cybersky Holdings.

Monica Verma, Group CISO, Head of Security and Privacy, Orange Business Services

Monica Verma has recently been promoted to Group CISO and Head of Security and Privacy at Orange Business Services. Alongside her new role, Monica is also the CEO and Founder of Cyber Foyer. She is also the CEO, Speaker and Podcast Host of Monica Talks Cyber. Over the years she has worked at companies including Siemens, PwC and Norges Bank Investment Management.

James Fulker, CDO, Lloyds Banking Group

James Fulker has been promoted to Chief Digital Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, where he has worked for over 12 years. He has been described as a digital professional with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Before his promotion, James was the Director of Onboarding and Customer Communications. He has previously worked at companies including TSB Bank, Halifax Share Dealing Limited and Halifax Share Dealing Limited.

Miriam Vizvary, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, The AA

Miriam Vizvary is now the Chief Data and Analytics Officer at The AA, where she has worked for the last two months. Alongside her new role, Miriam is on the Advisory Board for Google Databases, Analytics and AI. Prior to her new role at The AA, she was the VP of Data & Analytics at Sky. In her new role, Miriam oversees The AA’s data quality and manages their data strategy as well as drawing insights from the data they collect. Miriam has been endorsed by colleagues for her skills in data strategies, stakeholder management and data warehousing.

Found this interesting? Discover the technology leaders who changed roles and were promoted last month, in our September Movers & Shakers.

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