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Gavin Ian McLachlan

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Vice-Principal and Chief Information Officer, and Librarian to the University at The University of Edinburgh
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Vice-Principal and Chief Information Officer, and Librarian to the University
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

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Achievment Oriented
Charming & Persuasive
Confident & Optimistic

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

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Career

Work history

2-2015
Vice-Principal and Chief Information Officer, and Librarian to the University
The University of Edinburgh
6-2009 - 1-2015
Director, Research IT and Technology Services UCL
University College London
2-2004 - 6-2009
Information Services Director
Computacenter
11-2001 - 10-2003
Product Development Director
Capita Education Services
2-1991 - 8-2001
Vice President, Product Development and Operations
CCC Information Services
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Education
1988 - 1990
MBA
Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration
1982 - 1985
BSc
Dalhousie University
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Influence (I)

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