Mark Craddock

With a distinguished career at the forefront of digital transformation in the public sector, Mark has been instrumental in shaping policies and pioneering initiatives that have significantly advanced cloud computing and data analytics capabilities.

Mark played a pivotal role in formulating the Cloud First policy for the UK Public Sector and was a key architect in establishing the foundational framework for the UK Government's G-Cloud programme. Notably, he led the development of the initial CloudStore, revolutionising the procurement landscape by facilitating access to cloud services from over 3,500 suppliers. Under his guidance, the UK Public Sector has successfully acquired billions worth of cloud services, marking a paradigm shift in government IT infrastructure.

Further demonstrating his visionary leadership, Mark led the creation of the United Nations Global Platform, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering national statistics offices worldwide in harnessing the potential of big data. Through this multi-cloud platform, government entities gained invaluable resources for training and experimentation, fostering innovation and collaboration at an international scale.

In his most recent endeavours, Mark has been instrumental in guiding the UK public sector towards harnessing the power of big data and machine learning. Leveraging his expertise, he has been actively involved in developing strategies to optimise data utilisation and drive actionable insights, thereby enhancing government efficiency and service delivery.

Mark's unwavering commitment to innovation and his profound impact on modernising government practices underscore his status as a visionary leader in the field of digital transformation. With a proven track record of driving impactful change, he continues to be a driving force in shaping the future of technology adoption in the public sector.