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Patrick McCarthy

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Architecture Governance, Tools Strategy and Innovation Director at Centrica
📍 Ascot, England, United Kingdom

Patrick is the Director of Strategy and Architecture at Centrica, where he leads technology modernization and business transformation. His extensive career includes roles at British Gas and the Met Office, focusing on shaping strategic architecture and optimizing IT investments. He holds an HNC in Computer Studies from Reading College.

Patrick is a passionate advocate for working carers, stemming from his experience as a carer for his disabled daughter, Martha. He is the co-chair of the Centrica Carers Network, where he shares his personal story to support colleagues and played a part in advocating for the UKs Carers Leave Act.

He has actively worked with the charity Carers UK to support millions of carers across the country.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Architecture Governance, Tools Strategy and Innovation Director
Location
Ascot, England, United Kingdom
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Workplace Carer Support
As co-chair of the Centrica Carers Network, he actively supports colleagues with caring responsibilities and advocated for the UK's Carer's Leave Act.
Technology Modernisation
His role as Director of Strategy and Architecture involves shaping strategic direction to deliver technology modernization and business transformation.
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Career

Work history

11-2018 - 10-2025
Architecture Governance, Tools Strategy and Innovation Director
Centrica
1-2010 - 11-2018
Application Services Manager
British Gas
6-2005 - 1-2010
Software Configuration Manager
British Gas
4-2001 - 6-2005
Software Configuration Manager
LogicaCMG
8-1986 - 4-2001
Software Developer
Met Office
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Education
9-1990 - 7-1992
HNC Computers Studies
Reading College
9-1980 - 7-1986
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