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Adrian Orchard

Examiner · DISC type sc
Interim Information Technology Director at Tate
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Adrian is a hands-on Interim IT Director and consultant specializing in technology leadership and transformation, particularly within the public, NFP, and healthcare sectors. He holds PRINCE2 Practitioner and ITIL® Expert certifications and has an MSc from the University of Westminster, showcasing his blend of practical and academic expertise.

Outside of his professional roles, Adrian is a supportive leader who champions his colleagues development and career progression. He is passionate about charitable causes that create a tangible, life-changing impact, such as his vocal support for the gaming charity SpecialEffect, which aided a former colleague.

He had the unique privilege of leading the technology department for the world-renowned Tate art galleries.

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Current Role
Interim Information Technology Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Adrian shows up

Overcautious
Late Adopter
Unexpressive

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Priorities

Topics Adrian cares about

Interim IT Leadership
Specializes in providing hands-on technology leadership during periods of corporate change, covering operational management and transformation programmes.
Public Sector Tech
Has extensive experience working within public sector and non-profit organizations, including major roles within the NHS and the Tate galleries group.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Interim Information Technology Director
Tate
6-2022 - 10-2023
Lead Consultant at Education Development Trust
Veracity Consulting Group, LLC
4-2021 - 10-2021
Interim Associate Director of IT
Rethink Mental Illness
2-2019 - 2-2020
Interim Director of Technology Services
Guy's and St Thomas'​ NHS Foundation Trust
7-2018 - 1-2019
Interim Head of IT
NHS Moorfields Eye Hospital
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Media appearances

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Education
1992 - 1993
MSc
University of Westminster
1980 - 1983
BSc (Hons)
University of Bradford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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