Central Government Council

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.

Lizzie has been working across Central Government for the last 10 years, working to support government around spend and investment optimisation, Cyber services, Quality Assurance and Governance Testing, with a committed focus also on delivering Social Value outcomes that reduce reoffending rates.

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.

Jonathan Grice is a Partner in KPMG’s Infrastructure, Government & Healthcare (IGH) practice, helping public‑sector organisations design and deliver Cloud and AI‑enabled transformation. He works with government leaders to modernise legacy environments, improve digital service delivery, and unlock the value of emerging technologies—while ensuring governance, security and operational resilience. Jonathan leads multidisciplinary teams globally to shape strategy, design, accelerate adoption, and support clients in realising tangible citizen and organisational outcomes from Cloud and AI platforms.

Jack is the Head of Public Sector Delivery at Triad Group, a consultancy delivering digital transformation across the public sector. Triad Group is a leading SME across the Central Government landscape, delivering digital services and outcomes across a plethora of government departments and their agencies. Jack leads on both delivery and strategy across central government, driving excellence in partnership with their clients and enriching Triad's footprint across the sector. Joining Triad Group in 2023, Jack brings over 10 years of direct Central Government experience having worked previously as a Civil Servant in departments such as DBT, BEIS, MOJ and HMRC. From his direct experience form within Central government, Jack's passion is building strategic partnerships with Government clients which enable value to be driven beyond delivering digital services, helping clients to build their own internal capability and driving wider social value benefits.

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.

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.

I'm the UK Government Strategic Initiative Lead at ServiceNow, where I work closely with departments across Central Government, Local Government, Health, and Defence to help shape how technology supports the delivery of better public services. My focus is on connecting government's digital transformation priorities with the platform capabilities and ecosystem partnerships needed to make them a reality. Before ServiceNow, I spent nearly five years at KPMG, where I developed a deep understanding of how government organisations approach technology adoption and where the real opportunities lie to strengthen collaboration between industry and the public sector. I'm passionate about helping departments think differently about how platforms, data, and automation can improve outcomes both for the citizens they serve and the public servants who deliver those services every day. As a member of techUK’s Central Government Council, I'm committed to ensuring government and industry work together to tackle the challenges that matter most.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Adam Watkins is the Public Sector Strategy & Sales Director at Kainos (a leading UK technology company based in Northern Ireland) and sits on the Public Sector Leadership Team. With over two decades in the tech industry, Adam has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. His strategic vision has expanded Kainos’ footprint in the public sector, delivering transformative digital solutions across government organisations. Over the past few years, Adam has led the growth of our business across the Americas region, as well as our Global Data and AI practice, further showcasing his versatility and leadership. Adam is passionate about fostering innovation and promoting sustainable growth across the UK. He actively participates in tech forums and industry events, recently sharing insights at the Labour Party Conference 2024 on the importance of AI, technology adoption, skills and the role Northern Ireland has to play. His commitment to diversity and inclusion in tech has been widely recognised and is 1 of 20 representatives on Microsoft’s global AI/Data Partner Advisory Council, making him a respected leader and advocate for technology growth.

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.

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.