Kate Warriner

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Chief Transformation and Digital Officer at Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Greater Liverpool Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Kate Warriner is the Chief Transformation and Digital Officer at Alder Hey, recognized as the #1 CIO in the UK for 2025. She leads digital transformation with a focus on improving patient care through technology, data, and AI. She holds an MSC in Health Informatics and is a Fellow of the British Computer Society.

Outside of her executive role, Kate is a passionate musician and a University of Liverpool music graduate. She serves as Chair of the Maghull Wind Orchestra, where she is also the principal flautist, and plays saxophone in the Phil Shotton Big Band, using music as a way to relax and build community.

A music graduate by education, Kate began her distinguished NHS career by chance after taking a job as a ward clerk while at university.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Story Driven

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Digital Health Transformation
As #1 on the CIO100 UK list, she leads Alder Hey's digital, data, and AI initiatives to redefine patient care and operational efficiency in the NHS.
AI in Healthcare
Identified as an "Executive AI Leader, " she actively explores and implements AI solutions to transform services and improve clinical outcomes.
Community Music
As Chair and principal flautist of the Maghull Wind Orchestra, she is passionate about making music accessible and bringing the community together through performances.

Media Appearances

Kate has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Chief Transformation and Digital Officer at Alder Hey Children's Hospital
4-2019 - 7-2023
Chief Digital and Information Officer at Alder Hey Children's Hospital
7-2020 - 7-2024
Chief Digital and Information Officer at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
11-2016 - 7-2020
Associate Vice Chair - Policy and Strategy, Health and Care Executive at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
3-2017 - 7-2019
Programme Director - Digital at Cheshire and Merseyside STP

Education

2015 - 2015
Advanced Personal Leadership Programme from Henley Business School
2004 - 2007
MSC from University of Lancashire

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Insights For Selling To Kate

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kate is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kate

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kate move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Kate take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Kate

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