Jez Back

A pioneering, innovative & commercially-astute Technology & Business Leader with Board experience and deep exposure across B2B, B2C, media, consumer, consulting, SME & FTSE 100. FinOps, TBM, Agile, ITIL & Six Sigma certified, with a pragmatic approach to applying good practice methods and tools. Able to translate business requirements into tangible, realistic programme deliverables and outcomes. Inspirational as a Business Leader, with an ‘open’ management style, always seeking to get the best out of people. Passionate about delivering successful transformational leadership, engaging with key stakeholders at C-level / Board & 3rd parties, delivering ‘fit for purpose’ solutions and technology-enabled business change. Subject Matter Expert & Thought Leader in FinOps, On-Demand IT cost management, cloud and digital transformation; with extensive knowledge of cloud computing strategies, cloud economics and business cases, forming ecosystems to deliver innovation. Highly accomplished, a renowned cloud computing analyst, commentator, author and TV Host & Producer of “The Cloud Show” & "The Cloud Chronicles". Judged the UK Cloud Awards 2018, Head Judge for 2019 & 2020. Experienced in driving change management, client engagement, business analysis, complex programme delivery, end-to-end project delivery, benefits realisation, cloud migration and realisation of shareholder value.