About
Technology — and increasingly AI — has become the defining factor in organisational success. I build the strategies, teams, and platforms that turn that potential into reality.
As Chief Technology Officer at the Bank of England, I oversee technological strategy, infrastructure, and operations for one of the world’s most critical financial institutions — where technology underpins monetary policy, payment systems, and national financial stability.
A career defined by transformation — from early infrastructure engineering through executive leadership across the UK’s most demanding financial institutions — from Lloyds Banking Group and Virgin Money to Hastings Direct — I’ve built a career on working backwards from the destination, not forward from the status quo.
Exec
Since '97
90K
Org Scale
13K+
Followers
FBCS
Fellow
Career
Bank of England · London
Overseeing the Bank’s technological strategy, infrastructure, and operations. Championing AI adoption while enhancing system resilience, efficiency, and security across digital currencies, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
Virgin Money · United Kingdom
Senior technology leadership role driving digital strategy and platform modernisation at one of the UK’s leading challenger banks.
Hastings Direct · United Kingdom
Led technology transformation at one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurance providers, revolutionising the company’s digital capabilities.
Lloyds Banking Group · London
Led the 90,000-employee institution through digital transformation using Microsoft Managed Desktop in under three years. Featured at Microsoft Ignite 2019.
Financial Services · UK & San Francisco Bay Area
Built foundational expertise across infrastructure engineering and cloud platforms, including international assignments. Pioneered VDI at extreme latency.
“Work backwards from the destination, not forward from the status quo.”
— Simon Bullers
Expertise
Defining and executing technology roadmaps that align with organisational vision and drive competitive advantage at scale.
Leading large-scale change programmes across complex, regulated environments. Transformed a 90K-employee organisation in under three years.
Architecting scalable, secure infrastructure — including pioneering VDI platforms operating at extreme latency thresholds.
Implementing cutting-edge technologies from artificial intelligence to machine learning in production environments within regulated industries.
Building and mentoring high-performing technology teams that deliver exceptional results in high-stakes, regulated environments.
BCS Certified Ethical IT Professional committed to responsible technology practices, governance, and social impact.
Recognition
Recognised as one of the most influential technology leaders in the UK.
Featured Case Study
Presented the Lloyds Banking Group transformation — deploying Microsoft Managed Desktop across 90,000 employees.
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Certified commitment to ethical standards in technology practice and governance.
FBCS
Awarded for contribution to computing in the UK and creating VDI platforms at extreme latency.
Insights
Selected articles I’ve published on LinkedIn exploring technology leadership, transformation, and the future of business.
Reflections on a career chapter closing and a new one beginning at the Bank of England.
488 likes September 2024Reflections on PPCC 2024 — how AI and automation are reshaping modern business.
125 likes August 2023Transforming one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurers through technology and cultural change.
377 likes December 2020Lessons learned about leadership amid rapid, unprecedented change.
511 likesRecommended Reading
Interesting articles from Bank Underground — the Bank of England’s staff blog. These are not my articles.
“Use technology not for the sake of technology, but to improve your core focus.”
— Simon Bullers
Beyond Work
Volunteer web administrator, train driver, and signalman at HWSME — the Harrow and Wembley Society of Model Engineers. Operating the Roxbourne railway in Roxbourne Park, Harrow.
Regular speaker at industry events on technology transformation, digital strategy, and the future of AI in business — including Microsoft Ignite and PPCC conferences.
Connect
Whether it’s technology leadership, digital transformation, speaking engagements, or strategic collaboration — I’m always open to meaningful conversations.
