Ken Kavanagh

Ken Kavanagh is an experienced technology leader currently serving as the Director of Technology at Waitrose & Partners since November 2025. Prior to this role, Ken Kavanagh spent 18 years at bp, culminating in various key positions including Technology Director of Convenience Retail, where leadership of a global technology team delivered customer-centric digital solutions across numerous markets. Ken Kavanagh also held roles such as Director of Strategic Partnerships, Chief Information Security Officer, and Director of Digital Transformation, focusing on cybersecurity, innovative business models, and end-to-end digital transformations. Earlier in the career, Ken Kavanagh worked at Sainsburys and Tesco PLC in programme management roles within the retail sector. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Studies in Accounting & Finance from the University of Limerick and a Graduate Diploma in Computer Science from University College Cork.