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Catherine Smith

Observer · DISC type ic
Deputy Chief Information Officer at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
📍 West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom

Catherine is the Deputy Chief Information Officer at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. A passionate public servant, she has a proven record of leading teams, developing digital strategy, and delivering cultural change to improve service outcomes. She holds a Diploma in Management Studies from the University of Leicester.

Outside of work, Catherine is a mother of two and an enthusiastic endurance athlete, describing herself as a "comedy level triathlete" and running marathons to raise money for charity. She is also a self-described mediocre baker and an aspiring pianist, enjoying personal challenges and creative pursuits.

In 2024, she ran the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for her own Trusts charity, Black Country Brighter Lives.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Catherine shows up

Value Driven
Example Seeker
Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Priorities

Topics Catherine cares about

Digital Transformation
As Deputy CIO, she focuses on developing and embedding digital strategy to drive cultural change and improve service outcomes within the NHS.
Women in Tech
Passionate about inspiring more women to consider a career in technology, she shares her own story to encourage others.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1-2023
Head of Service Management & Support
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
5-2022
Skills Development Network Conference Chair
Midlands Digital Skills Development Network
1-2022 - 1-2023
Head of IT Central Services
Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
5-2017 - 1-2023
Senior Data Quality and Training Manager
Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2007
DMS
University of Leicester
2004 - 2005
PGCE
University of Greenwich
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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