The next meeting of the Digital and Technology Directors' professional network is now open for booking and will focus on several topics.
Exploring Frameworks and Innovation
Anna Hawksley, the Professional Services Director at NHS London Procurement Partnership, will share her expertise on the diverse frameworks that VODG members may be able to access, including free resources on technology and AI purchases. In her discussion, she will delve into the specifics of these frameworks, outlining their individual features and the types of technology solutions they encompass, including software, hardware, and innovative AI tools.
Furthermore, Anna will highlight the significant advantages these frameworks offer to our sector, focusing on critical areas such as favourable terms and conditions, compliance with regulatory standards, and the adoption of best practices in technology procurement.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into how effectively leveraging these frameworks can improve operational efficiency and enhance service delivery.
Other topics coming soon.
Speakers
Anna Hawksley
Accessibility
Please note that should you have any accessibility requirements, we will do our best to make necessary arrangements to support you; however, we may require up to four weeks' notice, so please list your requirements on the booking form. Closed captions are used as standard in online meetings. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Meet the VODG Digital and Technology Director's Co-Chairs
Join us at our quarterly Digital and Technology directors' member meetings chaired by leaders from across our membership.
Ben Sutton
Having previously worked at Virgin Care in a similar role, Ben brings with him a wealth of relevant experience and ensures we are giving our digital systems and data the right level of prominence and focus.
Kate Doodson
Kate is an experienced Digital Transformation professional and has come to Brandon with a wide range of public, private and charity sector digital experiences. Kate has worked in the field of digital and IT for over 25 years and is passionate about developing universally accessible services that truly make a difference to people’s lives; through supporting independence, improving ease of access and freeing data for decision making.
Kate has a broad strategic experience; she has sat on a wide range of boards including Vice Chair of a Further Education College and Committee Chair at a south-west University. She supports the digital economy through groups such as Digital Somerset and SW Infrastructure Partnership.
Linda Rogers
Linda joined RNIB in November 2024. As Chief Technology Officer, Linda will take the lead in driving tech innovations both internally and externally. Technology is a key enabler for RNIB’s new strategy, launched in June 2024. Linda will transform the charity’s internal IT and technology whilst also engaging with tech industry leaders to champion inclusivity, ensuring that accessibility is built in from inception and in doing so will equalise the tech landscape for blind and partially sighted people.
As an experienced information officer, Linda has an impressive background in tech innovation in multiple sectors within the UK and international organisations. Before coming to RNIB her most recent role was as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Life Healthcare Group (International businesses), where she led the development and implementation of a health digital strategy that leveraged technology to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. Before that, Linda held senior tech positions at Virgin Media O2 and Reckitt Benckiser.
In her spare time Linda coaches women into leadership and enjoys cooking recipes from all around the world with her daughter, two sons and husband
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/lindarogers76/
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