Government Chief Digital Officer, Central Digital and Data Office

Mike Potter

Biography

Mike Potter joined the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) as Government Digital Officer in September 2022. Mike has a wealth of experience and an impressive record of delivering transformational change in both public and private sector roles over the last 20 years. Mike has held senior posts at HMRC, NHS, Rural Payments Agency and most recently Thames Water .

Mike is a Chartered Chemical Engineer.

Government Chief Digital Officer, Central Digital and Data Office

As Government Chief Digital Officer, Mike provides leadership to the Government Digital and Data function across government and is responsible for leading the government’s digital transformation from the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) in the Cabinet Office. CDDO leads the Government Digital and Data function for HMG by putting the right conditions and capabilities in place to enable departments to transform through digital and technology.

Central Digital and Data Office

Previous roles in government

  • Interim Chief Digital and Information Officer