Biography

I am a seasoned business leader and technologist with nearly three decades of experience driving revenue growth and organisational transformation across start-ups, enterprises, and the public sector. Beginning my career as a software engineer, I transitioned into roles spanning product development, business development, professional services, and Board advisory. I currently serve as the Head of Global Training at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

My expertise lies at the intersection of operational excellence and technology-enabled transformation, with deep knowledge in enterprise change management, IT transformation, cloud migration, revenue growth, data strategy, artificial intelligence, and the practical application of data science to business outcomes. This unique blend of operational leadership, technical expertise, and business acumen enables me to deliver measurable business value through innovation.

Over the past decade, including my tenure at AWS, I have advised C-suite leaders on enterprise-wide transformation programs, breaking down barriers and driving outcomes. I have developed and operationalised frameworks such as the Business Case Accelerator (BCA), Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Migration Readiness Assessment (MRA), Cloud Value Framework (CVF), AWS Way of Selling (AWOS), and AI Stages of Adoption (AISA), which guide organisations through their transformation journeys.

Prior to AWS, I worked with global brands including Coca-Cola, Gulf Oil, and Aston Villa Football Club, delivering over 100 transformation projects that generated more than £2 billion in revenue. These ranged from targeted digital initiatives to complex, multi-year organisational change programs.

As a transformational leader, I collaborate with Boards and executive stakeholders to implement strategies that drive revenue growth, enhance profitability, establish competitive advantages, and improve customer experiences. My work also addresses environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, ensuring sustainable and responsible business transformation.

Experience as a Board Director

I am a Chartered Director (elected 2006) and Fellow of the Institute of Directors (elected 2015) in the UK, with extensive Board experience in executive and non-executive roles. I provide strategic oversight to organisations, leveraging technologies such as AI, data science, and the cloud to achieve measurable outcomes.

My expertise spans industries including Airline, Consumer Services, Financial Services, Retail, Media, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, FMCG, and Logistics. I specialise in operational excellence, business transformation, revenue growth, and corporate governance, partnering with C-suite executives to drive sustainable value creation.

Leadership at AWS

Since joining AWS in 2015, I have held senior operational and strategic roles across Professional Services, Business Development, and Field Sales. I currently lead global training and enablement operations, overseeing one of the world’s largest technology sales forces. I develop and execute global strategies, including co-authoring the AWS Way of Selling (AWOS) framework and scaling initiatives like Executive Foundation and Executive Acumen: Generative AI to deliver significant business impact.

Working cross-functionally with AWS teams—including CFO Programs, Cloud Economics, and Global Executive Marketing—I orchestrate complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives that drive c-level-led change and adoption of AWS solutions.

Personal Biography

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering and am a Data Science Alumnus of the London School of Economics, where I guest lecture on their Data Science and AI for Executives program. I live in the UK and Cyprus, hold dual citizenship (UK and EU), and work globally.