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Dr Stephen Kneebone

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Global Chief Information Officer at Olympus Corporation
📍 Japan

Dr. Stephen Kneebone is the Global Chief Information Officer at Olympus Corporation, a technology transformation leader with over 25 years of experience in MedTech, Automotive, and Aerospace. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Coventry University and has driven significant digital innovation and business growth throughout his career at Olympus and Nissan.

He is a commercially-minded leader passionate about inspiring and developing people. His leadership philosophy centers on combining grit and determination with humility and patience, believing this empowers teams and instills a sense of self-worth. He focuses on creating environments that foster continuous improvement and unlock new opportunities.

Unique fact: In 2014, he was ranked number one in the UKs prestigious CIO 100 list for his transformative leadership at Nissan.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Global Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Japan
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MedTech Transformation
As Global CIO of Olympus, he leads the company's modernization and global transformation into a leading MedTech company, focusing on creating a strong IT backbone.
Applied AI
Holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and leverages AI and hyper-automation platforms to drive efficiency and enhance user experiences in global corporate environments.
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Career

Work history

4-2019
Global Chief Information Officer
Olympus Corporation
6-2018 - 3-2019
Head Strategic Programmes
Nissan Motor Corporation
3-2012 - 3-2015
Vice President External & Government Affairs
Nissan Motor Corporation
2-2012 - 5-2018
Vice President CIO / CISO EMEA
Nissan Motor Corporation
3-2008 - 3-2016
Vice President Business Transformation
Nissan Motor Corporation
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Education
1991 - 1994
Phd Artificial Intelligence
Coventry University
1990 - 1991
MSc Computer Aided Engineering
Coventry University
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