Daniel Barker
Group IT Director @Avon Technologies plc
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WORK HISTORY
Group IT Director @Avon Technologies plc
GB
Direct report to the CFO, accountable for the Group IT function across the transatlantic business. Shape IT strategy, drive enterprise-wide transformation and deliver digital innovation that supports corporate objectives and growth. Lead a multi-disciplinary IT team of 40-50 FTEs covering enterprise architecture, programme management, business systems, infrastructure, security, and service delivery. Oversee budgets, investment prioritisation, and cost optimisation while ensuring operational resilience, scalability and succession readiness. Key Achievements:• Delivered major technology programmes, including ERP consolidation and e-commerce platform redesign, enhancing operational efficiency, integration and customer experience• Championed AI adoption, introducing Copilot-centred initiatives that enhance productivity, decision making and digital innovation• Built and developed high performing teams, fostering leadership capability, technical expertise and a culture of accountability• Strengthened governance, compliance and resilience, achieving CMMC Level 2, verification and optimising budgets and resources• Directed IT service delivery improvements, implementing ITIL aligned processes and performance metrics to enhance service quality, user satisfaction, and operational reliability• Redesigned the IT operating model to support organisational restructuring and scalable, resilient operations.Key Achievements - Head of Program Management Office (20••••22):• Led end-to-end Integration of an acquired business from 3M, including organisational restructuring and full technology build out across 3 US sites• Directed divestment of Milkrite Interpuls, delivering a 12-month TSA and establishing a fully independent technology environment for the separated business• Delivered cross organisation system deployments, including manufacturing execution system, M365 roll out, Sage X3 ERP upgrade, IFS Cloud implementation.
EDUCATION
University of Kent
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biological Chemistry
University of Kent
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological chemistry
University of Portsmouth
MSc, Information Systems
ABOUT DANIEL BARKER
Strategic IT Director and transformation leader with extensive experience delivering enterprise-wide transformation across complex, multi-site organisations in manufacturing, finance and regulated utilities. Proven track record in shaping IT strategy, driving ERP consolidation and delivering multi-million pound digital programmes that align technology investment with business growth. Experienced in technology integration for acquisitions and divestments, including full IT stack implementation and transaction service management, ensuring seamless continuity and scalable operations. Recognised for achieving demanding cybersecurity compliance standards (CMMC L2), embedding lean practices, and pioneering Copilot-centred AI adoption. Skilled in managing distributed teams and outsourced suppliers while engaging C-suite stakeholders to deliver measurable impact.
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