Ben Yarwood

As a highly motivated and innovative leader, I am passionate about delivering real business value through technology. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to design and execute technology strategies that support business goals and drive revenue growth. In my previous roles, I have successfully delivered complex digital transformation initiatives involving SaaS & MACH architecture, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create flexible and scalable digital ecosystems. By leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders, I have been able to build consensus and achieve successful project delivery & rapid growth, even in challenging business environments. Both technical and business minded, my unique perspective and extensive experience lends itself well to promote a progressive, people focussed culture. One of my core strengths is my ability to operate effectively in high-pressure situations, where there is a need for rapid decision-making and swift action. I can stay focused on the bigger picture while simultaneously managing budgets, timelines, and resources to deliver transformational outcomes. Throughout my career, I have placed a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional customer experiences, leveraging data analytics and insights to optimize digital strategies and drive growth. By focusing on the customer journey and implementing innovative solutions such as headless commerce and microservices, I have been able to create disruptive positions in fast-moving markets. I am a confident communicator and skilled negotiator, able to build relationships and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization. I have a strong commercial acumen and can balance the needs of the business with the requirements of technology, always ensuring that technology solutions are aligned with business goals.