The Digital and Technology Forum is dedicated to fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth among senior professionals in digital and technology. Our mission is to create a vibrant community where leaders can connect, share best practices, and drive innovation
Our objectives focus on creating an environment that promotes collaboration and learning. We aim to facilitate partnerships and joint ventures among members to promote innovative solutions and enhance digital transformation. Additionally, we provide a platform for sharing insights, experiences, and research on emerging trends and technologies. We also prioritidse professional development by offering workshops, seminars, and resources that support the continuous growth of our members' skills and knowledge. Furthermore, we create networking opportunities through events and forums that allow for meaningful connections and exchanges among senior colleagues.
We invite senior professionals in digital and technology to become part of our network.
Meet the VODG Digital and Technology Directors' Co-Chairs
Join us at our quarterly digital and technology directors' member meetings, chaired by leaders from across our membership.
Ben Sutton
Group Chief Digital & Information Officer , Dimensions
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.
Chief Transformation, Performance and Digital Officer, Brandon
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 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
The event focuses on artificial intelligence in organisations, featuring networking sessions, discussions on transformative AI strategies, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot in Office 365. The final session will address AI governance and ethical usage.
