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James Blair
Group Manager Technology & CISO @Todd
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WORK HISTORY
Group Manager Technology & CISO @Todd
Wellington, NZ
Defined and executed enterprise digital and technology strategy across multiple energy businesses, aligning platforms, data, and operations to business priorities- Delivered a CEO endorsed 100 day roadmap that centralised the technology operating model, delivering material cost reduction and improved efficiency- Modernised the operating model through a transition to a managed services structure, maintaining service quality, enhancing scalability, and improving commercial efficiency- Enabled improved operational visibility and more informed decision making through platform integration and standardisation across the enterprise- Embedded cyber resilience across remote and industrial environments, strengthening risk posture across critical infrastructure- Delivered approximately $5.7M in cost efficiencies through vendor consolidation, structural redesign, and disciplined investment management- Led an enterprise technology and digital portfolio of approximately $18M, prioritising initiatives aligned to business outcomes and long term capability uplift- Strengthened organisational capability through structural transformation, reducing team size while maintaining continuity and performance- Established and strengthened enterprise data capability to improve consistency and support more effective operational and strategic decision making.
EDUCATION
Charles Sturt University
Masters, Management (Information Technology)
Charles Sturt University
Graduate Certificate, Management (Information Technology)
Damelin
Diploma, Marketing & Business Management
South African Institute of Management
Diploma, Business Management
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES BLAIR
I lead enterprise transformation across energy and infrastructure organisations by integrating digital, data, and cyber capabilities into core operations.With over 15 years of experience in complex and safety critical environments, I specialise in shifting organisations from fragmented and reactive technology functions to aligned and strategic platforms that enable operational performance, resilience and scalable growth.In my current role as Group Manager Technology and Security at Todd, I define and execute enterprise wide digital and technology strategy across multiple energy businesses. This includes modernising operating models, embedding cyber resilience across remote and industrial environments, and enabling more data informed decision making through improved platform integration and visibility.My experience spans large scale transformation programmes, operating model redesign and commercial optimisation. I have delivered measurable outcomes including multimillion dollar cost efficiencies, improved service continuity and strengthened organisational capability.A key focus of my work is ensuring that digital and data capabilities are directly connected to business outcomes. This includes enhancing operational visibility, supporting critical infrastructure resilience and enabling more effective governance and decision making.I bring a combination of strategic leadership and execution depth, with a strong track record of engaging at Board and executive level, aligning technology investment to business priorities and leading teams through sustained change.I am particularly interested in opportunities to lead enterprise digital and data functions within infrastructure intensive organisations, where technology, data and operations intersect to drive long term performance and resilience.
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