Over 20 years’ experience of major IT delivery and programme management, operating in Head of IT roles at two major corporations. Extensive experience of board-level governance and strategy execution, combined with a track record of successful project and operational delivery. Recognised as a highly effective leader of organisational change through both restructuring and outsourcing/offshoring. Proven track record of large-scale, global team leadership, and portfolio and stakeholder management. Deep experience of Retail and Commodity Trading industries, and a working knowledge of Investment Banking and Aerospace. Energetic and sociable character who builds effective relationships at all levels and is inspired by major challenges and team-work.

Head of Operational Risk IT @ From 2014 to 2015 (1 year) Head of Operational Risk IT @ From 2014 to 2015 (1 year) Consultant @ From 2012 to 2013 (1 year) Associate @ From 2010 to 2013 (3 years) Consultant @ From 2011 to 2012 (1 year) Director @ From January 2010 to 2012 (2 years) Consultant @ From 2010 to 2011 (1 year) Head of IT for Oil Trading @ From April 2002 to October 2009 (7 years 7 months) IT Executive @ From January 1993 to January 2002 (9 years 1 month) IT Programme Manager @ From February 1986 to January 1993 (7 years)

Cathy Ryan is skilled in: Leadership, Outsourcing, Program Management, Business Strategy, Performance Management, IT Strategy, ITIL, Supply Chain, Business Planning, Project Management, Change Management, Business Process Improvement, Business Development, Governance, Management Consulting