Ben Holliday has been appointed as the council's new Chief Innovation, Technology and Digital Officer. He will join the council in January, taking up a new leadership position responsible for the digital, data, and technology agenda.
Holliday brings extensive experience from both public and private sectors, including senior roles at FutureGov and the Department for Work and Pensions, and is currently Chief Design Officer at TPXimpact. His remit will include driving organisation-wide transformation, enhancing customer experience, and fostering a modern, innovative, and resilient council.
“"We are delighted that after a highly competitive recruitment process, we have secured a candidate of Ben’s calibre to take on this pivotal role. His knowledge and experience will be key for us as we continue to develop as a council and move forward on our transformation journey. I very much look forward to Ben joining and to seeing the valuable contribution he will make to our council and for our residents and communities."
Cllr Helen Chaffey, Cabinet Member for Communities, Customer Services, Culture and Communications, and Chair of Staffing Committee, highlighted the significance of the appointment for service delivery. "This is a significant appointment for Westmorland and Furness Council as we continue to transform how we deliver services for our residents and communities. Ben will play a key role in helping us make the most of digital, data and technology, ensuring we are delivering services that are modern, responsive and fit for the future. We look forward to welcoming Ben to the organisation and working together to support our ambitions for Westmorland and Furness."
“"I'm delighted to be joining Westmorland and Furness Council and taking on this new role. I look forward to meeting colleagues and building on the important work of transforming how services meet the needs of our residents and communities through digital, data and technology."
