Howard Blackith

Howard Blackith is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in technology strategy, operations, and transformation within various high-profile organizations. Currently serving as Head of Transformation & Operations for Group IT at Ericsson since October 2020, Howard previously held roles including Chief Information Officer at Supply Chain Co-ordination Ltd, where responsibilities encompassed technology strategy and cyber security for the NHS Supply Chain. Howard's earlier positions include Programme Director for the NHS Procurement Transformation Programme at the UK Department of Health and several leadership roles at Ericsson focused on business excellence and operational development across Europe. With an engineering background, Howard holds both MEng and BEng degrees from the University of Hertfordshire.