Keith West

Keith West is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in strategic leadership and transformational roles within various organizations. Currently serving as Transition Lead at Primark since February 2024 and as Director at AdvisorBar Ltd, a consultancy focused on strategic and transformation services for IT professionals and executives, Keith has previously held significant positions at Planet as Interim IT Transformation Director and at Securitas Group as Global Vice President of IT Strategy and Transformation. Keith's expertise extends to supporting C-Suite executives across major organizations, notably during tenure at Gartner where insights were developed to facilitate positive transformations. With a foundational career that includes roles at Northern Powergrid, EY, UCB, and Kraft Foods Group, Keith possesses comprehensive experience in managing complex IT projects and program delivery. Academic qualifications include a MSc in Data Networks and Security from Birmingham City University and a BSc in Computing and Multimedia Systems from Oxford Brookes University.