Giles Delafeld

Giles Delafeld has a diverse and extensive work experience. Giles is currently the CEO & Managing Partner at Delafeld + Partners, a company that specializes in business transformation. Prior to that, they served as a Non Executive Director at A.B. Walker & Son Ltd, Funeral Directors.

In 2019, Giles worked at Marubeni Corporation where they focused on investing in and building partnerships with companies in the future mobility industry. Before that, they held the position of Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Purplebricks Group PLC and served as a Board Adviser.

Giles has also contributed to the field of education as a Digital & Customer Experience Advisor at The Open University. In addition, they have held executive roles in technology and digital experience, including Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Clarks and Digital Customer Experience Director at Lloyds Banking Group.

Other notable positions in Giles' career include Managing Director at VoucherCodes.com, where they led the business with the goal of preparing it for sale, and Digital, Technology & Marketing Director at Alexon Group, where they were responsible for e-commerce, IT, and brand marketing.

Earlier in their career, Giles served as the E-Commerce Director at Blacks Leisure Group, overseeing group e-commerce efforts. Throughout their professional journey, Giles has built a strong background in business transformation, digital strategy, and customer experience management.

Giles Delafeld began their education in 1988 at Stantonbury Campus, where they pursued A levels in Law, Economics, and Sociology. Giles attended the institution until 1994. Subsequently, Giles enrolled at Teesside University in 1994 and completed their studies in 1998. At Teesside University, they obtained a BA Hons degree in Business Economics.