Senior Leaders from Lloyd's Bank Foundation, and the London Fire Brigade, are the latest additions to the OIA's Board.
Lloyds Bank Foundation's Head of Technology and Compliance, Sara Canullo, and London Fire Brigade's Chief Digital and Data Officer, Dr Paul Mukherjee, will join the Board of Non-Executive Directors and Trustees.
At a critical time in the delivery of the OIA's Strategic Review plan both bring valuable experience in embedding digital transformation. The appointments reflect the OIA’s commitment to ensuring we have a broad range of skills and perspectives needed to support our organisational development.
Welcoming Sara and Paul, Sim Scavazza, OIA Chair said:
“Sara and Paul’s combined expertise in digital transformation, governance and risk management will be an essential asset to the organisation as we evolve our strategic direction build on our short- and long-term goals over the coming years.”
As well as her role at Lloyds Bank Foundation, Sara has worked in the charity sector for over 15 years, with a focus on operations, risk, and harnessing digital to improve efficiency and user experience. She is passionate about equity and inclusion and is a strong advocate for fair processes.
Sara said:
“I am delighted to be joining the OIA’s Board at such an important time. I look forward to bringing my experience in technology, compliance and the charity sector to support the OIA’s work. Digital transformation is most valuable when it makes services fairer, more accessible and easier to use, and I am excited to contribute to the OIA’s plans for the future.”
Paul has a career spanning over 25 years in government, healthcare, life sciences, retail, and national security and defence. Across senior roles, Paul has led large-scale digital, data, and AI transformations in global organisations. Paul’s career started in higher education, with academic positions at Royal Holloway, University of London, the University of Birmingham, and the University of Leeds. Most recently, Paul has served as Chief Technology Officer at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, setting strategy and leading transformation across technology and AI.
Paul said:
“I am pleased to be joining the OIA’s Board and to support its work during this important period of change. I hope to bring the perspective I have gained from leading digital, data and AI transformation across different sectors. I look forward to helping the OIA make thoughtful use of technology and data in support of its strategic goals and the students it serves.”
The OIA looks forward to working with both Sara and Paul as they begin their terms.
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