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Daniel gained early career experience in various customer-focused roles on the shop floor with the Virgin Group, Marks & Spencer and Hilton, before graduating BA (Hons) Psychology from the University of Strathclyde in 2004.
However, it wasn’t until the following year when he discovered his true calling while studying towards an MSc in Information Technology at the University of Stirling. Down went the Rorschach tests, off came the white coat and on went the laptop. And beard.
Being something of an incurable tinkerer, Daniel initially joined the team as IT Manager, developing platforms to promote knowledge-sharing and closer collaboration between teams based across the world.
In 2008, he was promoted to Head of Finance & IT, helping to enhance business performance and innovation. This cross-functional role encompassed design and development of the company’s technology vision and broadened to oversee all financial aspects of the business, including strategy, planning, and investment.
Appointed CIO in 2018, Daniel was tasked with bridging the gap between business and technology - internally and for clients - driving long-term growth and customer engagement.
When the day is done, inspired by Japan’s Kazuyoshi Miura, Daniel dreams of an ‘against the odds’ second career as a pro footballer, plays five-a-side instead, before gingerly limping home to his wife, Kate and young son, Ciaran.
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