Adrian Orchard

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DISC Type : sc

Interim Information Technology Director at Tate

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Service Transformation
Successfully leads transformation to achieve savings, demonstrated by outsourcing the service desk and downsizing staff complement at Tate.

Media Appearances

Adrian has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

1992 - 1993
MSc from University of Westminster
1980 - 1983
BSc (Hons) from University of Bradford

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Insights For Selling To Adrian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adrian is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adrian

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adrian move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Adrian take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Adrian

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