Central Government Council

Aaron Prior

Head of Bid and Government Affairs, Trustmarque

A little bit about me: 

Former Civil Servant (25 years!) in Central & Local Gov Policy and strategy creation, as well as a retained ‘Think Tank’ Policy Advisor. 

Co-writer of the Equality Act 2005, 2010, the Public Sector Equality Duty & the PSBAR18 Accessibility regulations. 

Former Microsoft Industry Executive 2019 – 23 & KPMG Central Government Business Development Director 2023 – 24. 

Now Head of Bid & Gov Affairs at Trustmarque. 

Served as the Deputy Representative for Microsoft on the TechUK CGC from 2019 to 2021 and co-led a CGC working Group on ‘Accessibility Essentials’. 

Former lecturer on Neurodiversity as well as Accessibility (within the Computer Law module). 

Proudly on the Autism Spectrum. 

Abigail Wyndham

Account Director, Stellarmann

I am an Account Director for Stellarmann, a professional services company (SME) specialising in delivering technology and business transformation projects and programmes in the private and public sector. I lead on the Central Government initiative at Stellarmann and work with some FS clients also. 

My role is people focused, bringing selected individuals together to solve problems, making sure the right people are in the room to get the job done. I believe collaboration is the key to joint success! 

I have been with my current group of companies for 15 years, and involved with building teams for technology and business change for 23 years. I am one of the leads on our local social enterprise strategy with local charities in Sussex and have a particular interest in upskilling underprivileged groups. I love keeping fit and going to watch football with my teenage son! 

Andy Kemp

Head of Public Sector, Kainos

Andy leads the Public Sector division in Kainos’ Digital Services business and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Kainos, a UK SME success story, employs over 3,000 people and generates >£350 million in global revenues, establishing itself as a leading digital services provider for the UK Public Sector. 

Joining Kainos in 2019, Andy brings over 25 years of experience in digital and data transformation. He is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Public Sector division, ensuring operational efficiency and delivery excellence across 60% of UK ministerial government departments. 

Under Andy’s leadership, Kainos has delivered multiple award-winning projects, including the transformation of the HMPO digital passport application process and modernisation of the DVSA’s MOT testing and Future Theory Test services. His leadership continues to drive innovation, leading in the adoption of AI and positioning Kainos as a trusted partner in Public Sector digital transformation. 

Anna Inman

Head of Growth Operations, TPXimpact

Anna Inman is Head of Growth Operations for TPXimpact, bringing 20 years experience working in organisations that use technology and service design to transform public service delivery. Her career has spanned sales operations as well as presales and bid management across the IT, Telecoms, Defence and Financial Services industries, always focused on driving revenue growth and social value delivery. 

Keen to ensure that social value outcomes are delivered alongside service transformation, Anna has contributed to the techUK, WCIT and UK APMP social value committees. She believes that we should all give back to our communities and has been a mentor for FemMentored and volunteers for the APMP Procurement Group. Anna has a BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations from the University of Reading.

Chris Farthing

CEO, Advice Cloud

Hi, I’m Chris, the founder and CEO of Advice Cloud. As a specialist Procurement Consultancy, we’re focussed on helping reduce friction between buyers and suppliers of technology solutions to all parts of UK Government. I am an ex-government buyer with a successful career in Central, Blue Light, Regulatory, Health & Social Care, and A LOT of Local Government.  

Since its inception 10 years ago, Advice Cloud has been a passionate supporter of SME technology suppliers. With 72% of our 500+ customers being SMEs, we continue to walk that walk. Many of these suppliers have gone on to be very successful in all forms of UK government as a direct result of our work.  

Chris Oldham

Head of Central Government, Cisco

Chris has been working for technology companies for the past 20 years and will bring a fresh- and forward-looking perspective to the council at Tech UK. Currently Chris leads the team in Cisco that looks after Central Government, most of which is critical national infrastructure. Chris is passionate about technology and the positive impact it can have on society. 

Outside of work Chris is married to Isabelle, they have 3 young children and live in West Berkshire. He coaches the local U10’s football team and is a very occasional referee when required. 

When time allows Chris can be found hiking, running, cooking and planning adventures for his family. 

David Moss

Director, Central Government, CACI

Dave has been contributing to the transformation of public sector capability for over 20 years across all major sectors including Defence, National Security, Local Government and most recently Central Government.  An accomplished Director of Central Government within CACI, David’s passion has been to enable information intelligence-led transformation in Central Government organisations (including Home Office, Cabinet Office and DSIT) by helping them leverage the right capabilities at the right time.  David’s experience across the full delivery lifecycle (starting as a software engineer, through architecture, project and programme management) and across multiple government customers, systems and delivery vehicles means that David is able to help customers understand when, where and how best to leverage the supplier community. 

Dwayne Stewart

Principal Analyst for the Central Government, GlobalData

Dwayne is the Principal Analyst for the Central Government vertical for GlobalData’s Public Sector business (formerly known as Kable), the leading market intelligence agency providing research and insightful analysis on UK Public Sector ICT adoption for over thirty years.

His primary focus is assisting clients to position their products and services to satisfy the needs of Government and the wider Public Sector through analysis of procurement data and how this intersects with policy and digital transformation.

His previous roles consisted of supporting diverse organisations in driving change, through business improvement, digital transformation, and performance management, ranging from being a Business Intelligence/Business Analyst on the Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal (R&R) Programme which is responsible for refurbishing the Palace of Westminster to an Account Analyst creating sales strategies for various client accounts at Konecta.

His extensive experience has led him to different challenges which he optimistically views as “sharing the same qualities albeit in different quantities” that has helped developed a firm “can-do attitude” when identifying change and igniting the journey forward.

Dwayne is also a Non-Executive Director on the Board of his golf club and holds responsibility for maintaining a healthy working partnership with the Corporation of London.

Eve Upton

Director & Co-owner, Bid Craft

Working as a bar manager I fell into the tech industry with a rash application to the EDS grad scheme. Since then I’ve lived technology, from account and bid leadership roles in EDS/HPE, to now as an owner of BidCraft, helping companies win government work. I like this sector, so I want to make it thrive.  

We work with many techUK members, largest to small, and I’m determined to make procurement and investment fairer (and easier!) to enable UK growth. I’d say “I’m passionate” about this, but what I mean is I see the pain every day and it frustrates me to the point of wanting to fix it.  

I’ve been a director of a not-for-profit bidding association (APMP) for 6yrs, so I know how to work for a diverse membership. I also know what it takes to make things happen on a volunteer board...  

I’m determined to make change.  

Giles Hartwright

Associate Partner, Public Sector Consulting, IBM

Giles is leader in IBM's Consulting business. He joined IBM in 2024 having previously served as the UK Government Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), specialising in transformation, AI and Legacy Modernisation. Here he worked alongside departments to identify cross cutting issues and develop solutions in collaboration with them.  

Giles ran the X Government Chief Technology Officer Council bringing together CTO’s from across public sector. Through this Giles built coalitions of organisations to support central government initiatives. Prior to this he led the Cross Government Interoperability programme through the Covid 19 pandemic ensuring departments could continue to function seamlessly through the change to remote working. 

Giles also has a background in the UK Military having served as an Officer in the Royal Engineers. At IBM, Giles leverages public-sector experience to help government clients navigate the challenges of modernizing IT infrastructure and services. 

Henry Rex

Director, Government Relations, Opencast

I’m the Government Relations Director at Opencast, a UK-based technology company,  ranked #75 in the Sunday Times 2024 list of fastest-growing private companies. We work across central government, helping departments deliver amazing, user-centred services. Previously I worked in the Central Government team at Microsoft. 

Prior to joining Microsoft I worked for techUK, running the Government and Health programmes. My role was to build relationships with Government departments to get them engaging with the market more strategically, helping Government become a more intelligent client for tech and make the most of the innovation across techUK’s membership, from large suppliers to the smallest SMEs. 

Before techUK I worked for the University of Cambridge, building mechanisms for academic expertise to inform Government policy making. For the past 2 years I’ve been proud to serve as Vice-Chair of the CGC, working on behalf of members to help improve the partnership between Government and industry.  

Jon Rimmer

Chief Experience Officer, Mercator Digital

I’m the Chief Experience Officer at Mercator Digital and am responsible for the non-developer professions, namely; Product (Product & Delivery Managers, Business Analysts), Insight (Data Specialists and Researchers), and Design (Service, Interaction & Content).

I’ve been focused on the development of technology, products and services for over 30 years. My background is rooted in Psychology (BSc), Human-Computer Interaction (MSc) and Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence (DPhil).

I’ve consulted across a number of industry and public sector organisations helping them to adopt a user-centred design philosophy within their practices and delivering highly usable products and services. This covers many sectors including Government, Finance, Health, Education, Retail, Engineering, Software, Mobile, Media and Gaming. I’ve held several academic roles and worked within companies both large and small. I’ve experience of setting up and growing start-ups, and love to develop ideas, solutions, services and above all, people.

Jonathan Murphy

Principle and Lead: Strategic Account Manager, BAE Systems

Jonathan is a Strategic Account Manager at BAE Systems, with nearly 10 years of experience working in the public sector. He has built strong partnerships with government departments and agencies, including the Ministry of Justice, HM Revenue & Customs, His Majesty’s Treasury, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and the Cabinet Office. 

Throughout his career, Jonathan has worked with leading Systems Integrators and Consultancies, supporting digital transformation initiatives across public sector organisations. His expertise includes digital and data delivery, security, counter-fraud solutions. 

Jonathan is well-versed in government procurement and commercial processes, leading bids across different frameworks, with the aim of delivering cost-effective solutions. He is committed to helping the public sector achieve its goals, delivering value for taxpayers, and improving services for citizens. With a focus on lasting, positive change, Jonathan continues to drive efficiency and innovation in government and public services.  

Julian Jackson

Head of Sales & Marketing, Shaping Cloud

Julian Jackson is an accomplished sales and marketing leader with over two decades of experience driving digital transformation and delivering technology solutions across diverse sectors, including government, legal, and professional services. As Head of Sales and Marketing at Shaping Cloud, Julian works to empower organisations with innovative, cloud-first strategies designed to modernise legacy systems and enable sustainable digital growth. 

Julian’s career is defined by his ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that solve complex business challenges. His expertise spans sales leadership, business development, IT strategy, and large-scale system implementations. Prior to his current role, Julian held senior sales and leadership positions where he led transformative projects, enhanced customer outcomes, and achieved significant growth in key markets. 

With a strong commitment to collaboration and delivering impactful solutions, Julian combines his leadership skills and industry insights to shape a forward-thinking, technology-driven future. 

Kimberley Schiller

Central Government and Public Infrastructure Lead - Strategy & Consulting, Accenture

Kimberley is an accomplished leader in digital and business transformation, with 13+ years’ experience supporting some of the UK's largest government organisations tackle their most challenging business problems.  She is part of Accenture’s Health and Public Services Strategy and Consulting Practice, where she has demonstrated a strong track record in delivering large-scale business transformation programmes to complex organisations. Her work involves collaborating with diverse government and private sector stakeholders to effect change within challenging political environments. 

Prior to Accenture, Kimberley served as a veterinary surgeon, undertaking technical public health roles with international development organisations such as FAO, WHO, UNICEF, and DFID. Beyond her professional commitments, Kimberley contributes to digital innovation as the Chair of the Board for a venture capital-backed health tech startup and has served as an advisor on innovation and technology matters for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).  

Lawrence Whiston

Head of Go to Market, NEC SWS

Matt Fletcher

CEO, Co-founder, Fivium

I began my career as a software engineer, working closely with public sector organisations and seeing first-hand both the potential and the frustrations of technology in that environment. Too often, systems were complex, expensive, and delivered little real value to the people relying on them.

Twenty years ago, I co-founded Fivium to change that. The aim was simple: to make public sector technology work better for the organisations using it and for the people they serve. I have always believed in the power of technology, but only when it is applied well and with purpose, not as an end in itself.

That belief continues to shape how we work today. We focus relentlessly on delivering genuine value for our customers, building long-term partnerships rather than short-term projects. This approach is reflected in our near-100% customer retention rate over 20 years.

Just as importantly, we set out to build a company where talented people can have a thriving career and do their best work. We are proud to be recognised as an exceptional place to work, with Investors in People Gold accreditation, and we believe that putting people first is fundamental to delivering great outcomes for the public sector.

Natalie Farr

UK Government Strategic Initiative Lead, ServiceNow

I lead ServiceNow's UK Government Strategic Initiative business and am part of the UK Public Sector Leadership team. My role focuses on pan-government initiatives, ensuring alignment between government strategy and ServiceNow’s value proposition, to drive growth and value for our public services.

I began my career within the Police Service and transitioned into technology. Over the past 10 years, I have held several leadership positions within both Google and Microsoft Public Sector organizations. I have previously been Chair of TechUKs Justice Committee.

I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to help governments achieve their digital transformation goals, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable, citizen-centered change across the UK’s public sector.

I am a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the technology industry and actively contribute to several Women in Technology initiatives.

Pat Pruchnickyj

Head of Marketing, Nexor

As Head of Marketing at Nexor, a leading provider of secure information exchange solutions for government and defence sectors, I bring extensive experience in aligning strategic marketing initiatives with the specific needs of Central Government. My expertise in SaaS growth, market engagement, and differentiation strategies is complemented by a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by public sector organisations. Over my career, I have developed a proven track record in leveraging data-driven insights, understanding regulatory frameworks, and delivering impactful campaigns that resonate with governmental priorities and requirements. 

I am skilled in fostering collaboration across stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of complex technical solutions, and demonstrating how innovative technologies can enhance operational efficiency and security. My passion lies in creating value by connecting government needs with industry innovation, driving sustainable growth while addressing evolving public sector challenges. 

Shani Latif

Sales DIrector, Telent

Shani has been a key leader at Telent since joining as Sales Director in 2018, initially focusing on the UK’s service provider market. Her strong leadership led to an expanded role in 2019, where she directed the business development team in the Public Sector, encompassing Central Government, Higher Education, Emergency Services and UK Service Providers. She also managed Marketing, Technology Vendor Management, and Inside Sales, showcasing her strategic insight. In 2023, Shani became a Non-Executive Director at Cyro Cyber, recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-growing cybersecurity companies.  

With a background in computer science, she transitioned from technical roles to influential sales positions in the IT sector. Before Telent, she led the Public Sector and Service Provider divisions at Daisy Group and oversaw B&Q’s network operations across Europe and led the IT strategy for a major bank. Shani is known for her customer understanding, leadership of high-performing teams, and ability to scale businesses into multi-million-pound successes.

Sonya Anderson

Director, Central Government, CGI

With over 20 years of experience partnering with public sector clients, I specialise in designing, developing, and delivering complex technology projects, with a deep understanding of public sector challenges and a strong track record of driving successful outcomes in complex, high-profile projects. As a senior business development and client relationship professional, I have extensive expertise in shaping and delivering digital transformation initiatives in highly legislated areas such as elections and democracy, education and the justice sector, both internationally and in the UK. Currently I am a Director at CGI responsible for developing innovative proposals for clients in the Justice and Health sectors.  

Heather Cover-Kus

Associate Director, Central Government and Education, techUK

Heather is Associate Director, Central Government and Education at techUK, working to represent the tech supplier community to Central Government.

She started as Head of Central Government at techUK in April 2022 and was promoted to Associate Director in August 2025 supporting both the Central Government and Education programmes. 

Prior to joining techUK in April 2022, Heather worked in the Economic Policy and Small States Section at the Commonwealth Secretariat.  She led the organisation’s FinTech programme and worked to create an enabling environment for developing countries to take advantage of the socio-economic benefits of FinTech.

Before moving to the UK, Heather worked at the Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas and the Central Bank of The Bahamas.

Heather holds a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP, a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from LSE, and a BA in Economics and Sociology from Macalester College.

Email:

[email protected]

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-cover-kus-ba636538

Ellie Huckle

Programme Manager, Central Government, techUK

Ellie joined techUK in March 2018 as a Programme Assistant to the Public Sector team and now works as a Programme Manager for the Central Government Programme.

The programme represents the supplier community of technology products and services in Central Government – in summary working to make Government a more informed buyer, increasing supplier visibility in order to improve their chances of supplying to Government Departments, and fostering better engagement between the public sector and industry. To find out more about what we do, how we do this and how you can get involved – make sure to get in touch!

Prior to joining techUK, Ellie completed Sixth Form in June 2015 and went on to work in Waitrose, moved on swiftly to walking dogs and finally, got an office job working for a small local business in North London, where she lives with her family and their two Bengal cats Kai and Nova.

When she isn’t working Ellie likes to spend time with her family and friends, her cats, and enjoys volunteering for diabetes charities. She has a keen interest in writing, escaping with a good book and expanding her knowledge watching far too many quiz shows!

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

020 7331 2015

Twitter:

@techUK,@techUK

Website:

www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org

LinkedIn:

https://bit.ly/3mtQ7Jx,https://bit.ly/3mtQ7Jx

Charles Bauman

Junior Programme Manager - Central Government, techUK

Charles Bauman is a Junior Programme Manager in the Central Government Programme at techUK.

He supports the programme’s mission to represent the technology supplier community to the UK government and advocate for digital innovation to address public sector challenges. Charles helps facilitate market engagement, foster partnerships, and ensure that tech suppliers and the government work collaboratively to improve outcomes, deliver value for money, and enhance public services for citizens.

Before joining techUK, Charles gained significant experience in research, analysis, and strategic advisory roles. At H/Advisors Cicero, he specialised in public affairs and corporate communications, while at Verdantix, he supported sustainability research and advisory projects, focusing on regulatory and environmental challenges.

Charles holds an MSc in Theory and History of International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and an MA in Medieval History from King’s College London.

Charles enjoys volunteering with a think tank, reading, hiking, and spending time with his dog and family outside of work.

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

www.techuk.org

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-bauman-75712016b/