David Tidey

David Tidey is an accomplished technology and business management professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Associate Director of Platform Solutions at Wellcome Sanger Institute since June 2023, David has previously held significant positions such as Interim Head of ICT and Head of IT at the same institute and Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, respectively. David’s contributions include overseeing large IT budgets, ensuring information security compliance, and leading transformative initiatives in customer service and IT structures. Additionally, involvement in advisory and governance roles, such as being a member of the Business School Advisory Board at Roehampton University and the IT Accessibility Panel at the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, highlights David's commitment to advancing IT professionalism. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Business Administration and a BSc in Physics and Chemistry from the University of Westminster and University of Exeter, respectively.