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Ian Jackson

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Chief Information Officer at Dstl
📍 United Kingdom

Ian Jackson is a seasoned digital leader and the Chief Information Officer at Dstl, the science and technology arm of the UK Ministry of Defence. He specializes in driving technological transformation in complex, highly regulated environments, with past leadership roles at NATS and BAE Systems. He has completed the Emerging Leadership Programme at IMD.

Outside of his direct professional duties, Ian maintains a strong interest in the UKs national security apparatus, including the broader Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy. His career reflects a deep-seated commitment to leveraging technology to advance national strategic interests and capabilities.

He recently led his team in the successful delivery of a new, complex IT service contract, bringing it in on schedule and on budget.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Digital Transformation
He is leading the digital strategy for the UK's defense science and technology programs, focusing on modernizing services in a highly complex and regulated environment.
IT Service Delivery
His work emphasizes the effective delivery of large-scale technology services, demonstrated by his successful rollout of a new IT service contract at Dstl.
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Career

Work history

1-2020
Chief Information Officer
Dstl
2-2016 - 1-2020
Head of IT and Information Management
NATS
8-2015 - 2-2016
Head Of Information Management
NATS
3-2011 - 8-2011
Document and Records Management Architect
BAE Systems Australia
9-2008 - 7-2015
Global Information Management Architect
BAE Systems
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Education
2012 - 2012
Emerging Leadership Programme
IMD
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