Chris Hone

Chris Hone is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience spanning over three decades in various roles within technology and digital services. Currently serving as Head Of Digital at Locala Community Partnerships CIC since September 2018, Chris previously held significant positions at Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS FT, including Head of ICT and IT Services Manager, where responsibilities encompassed operational management and the availability of critical Patient Administration Systems. Earlier career highlights include driving IT support strategy at DLA Piper UK LLP and managing data center operations at Thistle Hotels, contributing to substantial revenue generation and service improvements. Chris's career foundation includes consultancy roles at KPMG and Cap Gemini, as well as diverse application development roles at British Gas North Eastern. Educational qualifications include HNC certificates in Computing and Business & Finance from Leeds Beckett University and Park Lane College.