Dean Garvey-North

Dean Garvey-North is a technology and transformation leader with extensive experience across various sectors, including water management and property development. Currently serving as a member and contributor to the Forbes CIO Technology Council and a governing body member of the UK & Ireland CIO Community through Evanta, Dean has held significant roles such as Director of Technology and Transformation at Affinity Water and CIO at Thames Water, focusing on digital and operational technology initiatives. Previous positions include Technology Officer and Group Head of Technology and Infrastructure at Places for People, as well as leadership roles at GBG Plc and LIMA Networks, where Dean built successful teams and strategies for digital transformation and cloud services. Education includes ongoing MITx courses in business administration and policy for science and technology, along with foundational studies in mathematics and computing.