Jennifer Leibbrand and Jon Tucker to join the Information & Digital Group
We are pleased to announce that two final appointments have been made to IDG鈥檚 Senior Leadership Team 鈥� as we welcome Jennifer Leibbrand as Director of Business Engagement and Jon Tucker as Director of Strategy, Innovation & Enterprise Architecture. Joining us in September and October 2023 respectively, Jennifer and Jon will report directly to Raja Javaid, 果冻传媒's Chief Information and Transformation Officer.
Jennifer Leibbrand
Director of Business Engagement
Working closely with colleagues in IDG and leaders across the University, Jennifer will be responsible for ensuring IDG鈥檚 central teams provide a seamless interface between solutions and services that offer maximum value and fully support our strategic objectives.
With over 25 years' experience in technology-focused transformation programmes, Jennifer has a proven track record in helping organisations across a range of sectors utilise technology effectively to deliver planned business objectives.
Her focus will be to identify opportunities for the implementation of innovative digital technologies across the University, co-creating and delivering an agreed blueprint of initiatives that will drive 果冻传媒鈥檚 performance and growth.
Commenting on her appointment, Jennifer has said:
"I am thrilled to be joining 果冻传媒 as one of the world's best universities - one that is also so passionate about innovation and making a positive impact. I look forward to collaborating with the different faculties and departments to understand their unique needs and shared vision, to ensure that IDG supports and delivers quality technology solutions that enable the University to grow sustainably.鈥�
Jon Tucker
Director of Strategy, Innovation & Enterprise Architecture
Again, working closely with colleagues in IDG and leaders across the University, Jon will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the University's digital strategy, enterprise architecture, and digital innovation initiatives. This includes ensuring that digital solutions and services align with overall strategic goals; to enable innovation and provide a competitive advantage. Jon will oversee the implementation of emerging technologies and best practices to drive transformation and growth across the University.
With over 25 years' technology leadership experience颅颅颅颅颅颅颅颅颅, mostly in the higher education space, Jon has a proven track record of delivering information technology programmes in large, complex organisations. He will be working closely with senior leaders to understand strategic priorities and translate them into technology solutions that drive value and impact 鈥� effectively positioning the 果冻传媒 at the forefront of technological innovation in higher education.
Commenting on his appointment, Jon Tucker has said:
"I am delighted to be joining a truly world class university and working with colleagues on our Digital Transformation. Having dedicated my career to the best of technology and education, I have delivered their benefits to many thousands of students, staff, faculty, and the wider community.
I'm really looking forward to joining Raja and his team to make a positive impact on our vision of "Excellence with purpose". With an initial strategy that delivers a 鈥榙igital first鈥�, best-practice culture and ecosystem, we will keep up that excellence and augment all our capability in a Generative AI world."
Raja Javaid, CITO, has said of these appointments:
"Jennifer and Jon both bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the University, and I am delighted that they are joining the IDG Senior Leadership Team at this pivotal point in our digital transformation journey. Their appointments will ensure that we provide a seamless interface across the University to ensure that our strategic objectives are fully aligned and supported, and solutions and services offer maximum value. I look forward to working with Jennifer and Jon over the coming months and years.鈥�