John Whitlow, an experienced IT manager, has joined the board of Nixon Hire as chief information officer to lead a planned digital transformation strategy
Whitlow has already been a consultant to Nixon Hire since June 2022 and will lead the next phase of the company’s multi-million-pound digital transformation.
The plan is to embed data capture, analysis and insights alongside artificial intelligence at the core of the business.
Whitlow’s previous experience covers IT roles across the financial services, legal, higher education, and healthcare sectors.
Nixon Hire is promising that its digital transformation will give customers “a smarter, more seamless experience with greater accountability, measurability and stronger results”.
Internally, IT innovation is also expected to make the business more efficient, with AI simplifying routine tasks, resulting in “smoother operations and faster, data-driven decision-making across the depot network.
Chief executive Graham Nixon said: “I am delighted to announce John as our latest game-changing senior appointment to Nixon Hire. As a consultant, John has already played a pivotal role in shaping our digital strategy, and we are thrilled to have him on board in a permanent capacity to drive the delivery of it, elevating our customer experience and enhancing our operational capability.
“With a focus on developing sustainable and innovative products and services for our customers, Nixon Hire has made significant strides forward in recent years. We’re building a smarter, faster, and more intuitive experience with the goal of setting a new benchmark for the industry, and I am confident John and his team will help us achieve that.”
John Whitlow said: “The industry is evolving rapidly, creating a major opportunity for an ambitious, fast-moving business like Nixon Hire to set the standard in digital transformation. Having worked closely with the team for the past couple of years, I have seen firsthand the drive and determination to embrace change, push boundaries and continually improve both customer experience and operational efficiency.
“By harnessing AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making, we are positioning ourselves to lead the way. With the right vision, strategy and team in place, I’m excited to play a key role in the next stage of Nixon Hire’s journey and am committed to ensuring we stay at the forefront of innovation.”
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