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Mike Sackman

Energizer · DISC type I
Chief Technology Officer at Coles Group
📍 Australia

Mike Sackman is a senior technology executive with over 30 years of experience as a CIO and CTO for major retailers like Coles Group, John Lewis Partnership, and Waitrose. Specializing in data-driven strategy and technology-enabled transformation, the Brunel University graduate recently concluded his role as CTO at Coles Group.

Outside of his corporate career, Mike has a strong connection to the sporting world, particularly horse racing. He serves as a Non-Executive Director for The Jockey Club and is a committee member at Kempton Park Racecourse, blending his strategic skills with his passion for the sport.

He holds a board-level position as a Non-Executive Director for The Jockey Club, one of the UKs most prestigious horse racing organizations.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Australia
Personality Overview

How Mike shows up

Big Picture Person
Informal
Full Of Energy

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Mike cares about

Retail Technology
He has spent decades as a CIO and CTO for top retailers like Coles Group and John Lewis, shaping their technology infrastructure and consumer-facing strategy.
Data & AI Strategy
His recent work at Coles involved maximizing data value and supporting the rollout of tools like ChatGPT Enterprise, showing a focus on modern AI applications.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Chief Technology Officer
Coles Group
2023 - 3-2025
Company Director
MSKA Ltd
1-2021 - 3-2025
Non Executive Director
The Jockey Club
11-2019 - 11-2022
Group CIO
John Lewis Partnership
2016 - 11-2019
CIO
Waitrose
In the press

Media appearances

Coles Group CTO is leaving after a year. Featured in iTnews
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CTO and technology veteran Mike Sackman set to depart grocery retailer Coles Group and return to native UK. Featured in Retail Tech Innovation Hub
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Education
1984 - 1989
2:1 BSc (Hons)
Brunel University of London
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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