Andrew Lear
International Technology and Data Director @Barnabas Aid
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WORK HISTORY
International Technology and Data Director @Barnabas Aid
Swindon, GB
Senior international technology and data leader at a mission-led organisation, responsible for secure platforms, data governance, and delivery across complex and sensitive operating environments. Leading international technology and data across multiple countries, ensuring resilient, ethical, and mission-aligned delivery in sensitive operating environments. Owning cyber security, information risk, and governance, embedding security-by-design to protect people, data, and operations. Defining and delivering technology and data strategy that improves trust, decision-making, and organisational sustainability. Driving digital and platform transformation to modernise systems, reduce risk, and enable scalable delivery across diverse infrastructure and regulatory contexts. Directing complex, multi-region programmes with strong delivery governance, providing clarity, pace, and confidence at executive level.
EDUCATION
University of Brighton
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDREW LEAR
Are you leading technology and data across complex, multi-country organisations where trust, resilience, and delivery really matter? Do you need technology and data to scale securely, support frontline operations, and perform reliably in sensitive and high-risk environments?Technology leadership in international and mission-led organisations brings a unique challenge. Systems must work across borders, cultures, and constraints. Data must be trusted, protected, and usable. Delivery has to succeed even where infrastructure, regulation, and risk profiles vary widely.I currently serve as International Technology and Data Director at Barnabas Aid, leading technology, data, and delivery across multiple countries and operating environments. My focus is on building resilient platforms, strengthening cyber and data governance, and ensuring technology enables the organisation’s mission safely, ethically, and at scale.Organisations that succeed in these environments treat technology, data, security, and delivery as a single system. When they are fragmented, risk increases, delivery slows, and leadership confidence erodes. When they are aligned, technology becomes a force multiplier for trust, impact, and sustainability.My track record shows that secure delivery, strong governance, and operational resilience can coexist with pace and scale. Over 15+ years across payments, retail, managed services, and critical infrastructure, I have: Led international technology and data transformations Built secure managed services generating £2M ARR, Achieved ISO 27001 certification in under 12 months Delivered large-scale platform and data programmes Supported board-level outcomes in regulated and high-risk environmentsA Technology Director once described me as “a calm, credible leader who consistently delivers complex programmes, builds senior confidence, and develops teams while navigating risk and change.” If you want technology and data to reduce cyber and operational risk, strengthen governance, and deliver with confidence across borders, contact me for a confidential conversation.Specialities & Key SkillsInternational Technology & Data Leadership | Cyber Security & Risk | Data Governance | ISO 27001 | Secure Delivery | Programme & Portfolio Leadership | Operating in Sensitive Environments | Executive & Board Engagement
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