Steve O'Connor

Steve O'Connor is an experienced technology leader currently serving as the Chief Digital and Information Officer for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames since January 2020, where responsibilities include leading the shared Digital and IT service for two London Boroughs. O'Connor has held significant roles such as Group Chief Technology Officer at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government from February 2017 to January 2020, and as CTO in the Parliamentary Digital Service from August 2015 to February 2017, while also serving as a CTS Business Partner. Prior positions include Director of Technology at the Houses of Parliament from February 2007 to July 2015, where O'Connor oversaw a large team and substantial budget, and Infrastructure Programme Manager, leading a major ICT investment programme. An educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics from the University of Exeter.