John Clarke
Biography
John Clarke is an experienced technology and services executive. He is originally from Manchester, and one of six boys. He began working life as an apprentice with British Telecom, before studying Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Kent, and later an MBA at Warwick Business School. He has worked extensively overseas and with several well-known brands. He spent six years in Helsinki, Finland as a Senior Vice President with Nokia, and Global CIO. He was the Global CTO with Tesco, and Interim CIO at Primark and Morrisons. He is a former Partner with EY, and a highly experienced Non-Executive Director (DWP, Ordnance Survey) and Chair (UK SBS Ltd, Defence Business Services). In addition, he is developing his skills in Systemic (Team) coaching at Hult Ashridge Business School.
He is a recognised leader in strategy, innovation and delivering large-scale digital-enabled transformations, global business services, digital, data, analytical and cyber operations, and people leadership.