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Arran McDonald

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Chief Digital Technology Officer at Jaguar Land Rover
📍 Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom

Arran is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in enterprise and solution architecture. His career spans major transformations in the pharmaceutical, logistics, and automotive industries. Currently, as Chief Digital Technology Officer at Jaguar Land Rover, he is redefining the companys technology direction, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Coventry University.

Outside of his corporate roles, Arran is an avid sim racing enthusiast, actively participating in online communities and discussions about high-end racing simulator hardware. He also shows a keen interest in the rapid advancements and innovation happening within the field of artificial intelligence.

Unique fact: Arran was responsible for the end-to-end IT solution design for AstraZenecas flagship headquarters and R&D campus in Cambridge.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Chief Digital Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
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Digital Transformation
A core theme throughout his career, leading digital strategy and major business transformations at global companies like JLR, Maersk, and AstraZeneca.
Enterprise Architecture
His primary domain of expertise for over two decades, he has led multiple enterprise architecture teams and expressed interest in promoting diversity within the field.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Chief Digital Technology Officer
Jaguar Land Rover
8-2021 - 10-2022
Head of Enterprise Architecture
A.P. Moller - Maersk
7-2018 - 8-2021
Head of Enterprise Applications Architecture
A.P. Moller - Maersk
12-2016 - 6-2018
Director of Architecture - AZIT Major Programmes
AstraZeneca
4-2014 - 6-2018
Chief Architect - New Cambridge Site
AstraZeneca
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Education
1991 - 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Coventry University
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