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Ian Wakeford

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Chief Information Officer at NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
📍 Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Ian Wakeford is a retiring Chief Information Officer for the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with 35 years of public sector IT experience. He specializes in large-scale system implementations, IT service redesign, and multimillion-pound budget management. He was recently a finalist for the HSJ Digital Leader of the Year award.

Beyond his extensive career in healthcare IT, Ian holds a degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Hertfordshire. This educational background suggests a long-standing interest in environmental science and conservation, complementing his professional focus on technological and systemic efficiency.

He successfully directed a complex programme that consolidated all Leicestershire NHS IT services into a single £12 million shared service, a major logistical and strategic undertaking.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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Digital Health Transformation
He has championed major digital initiatives, including rapid VDI deployment for remote clinical work, and was recognized as a finalist for Digital Leader of the Year.
Healthcare Cybersecurity
Actively involved in recruiting senior cybersecurity roles, indicating a clear focus on defending the digital infrastructure of NHS and care providers in the region.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Chief Information Officer
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
8-2022
Head of Informatics
Leicestershire Health Informatics Service - NHS
4-2010 - 4-2011
Leicestershire Shared Technology Service, Programme Director.
Shared Technology Service
4-1998 - 3-2001
Development and IT Strategy Manager
Leicestershire Health Authority
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Education
1984 - 1988
Environmental Studies
University of Hertfordshire
1981 - 1984
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Richmond upon Thames College
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