Woody Ruane

Woody Ruane is an experienced finance leader with a demonstrated history of driving transformation and operational excellence across various sectors. Currently serving as the Head of GBS Transformation and Operational Excellence at Currys plc, Woody was a founding member of the group's GBS team, focusing on strategic partnerships and delivery models. Prior roles include serving as Finance Leader for transformation initiatives and Finance Transformation Partner at Post Office Ltd, where significant contributions were made to the £180m Horizon program. Woody's prior experience encompasses key leadership positions at John Lewis Partnership, where substantial savings and improvements were achieved in finance and HR operations. With a solid educational background in Economics and Statistics from the University of Exeter and an ACA qualification from ICAEW, Woody has built a robust career in finance that spans over two decades, including roles at leading organizations such as Virgin Retail and Ernst & Young.