Agilisys Guernsey, the States of Guernsey’s technology and transformation partner, has appointed Shona Leavey to the role of Head of IT Services.
This is a key leadership position for the business as the team prepares to roll out transformed IT Services across the States later this summer. It also follows the recent announcement of a further 6 new appointments to the team, endorsing the organisation’s commitment to the local economy and digital skills development.
Formerly Agilisys Guernsey’s Head of IT Change, Shona transferred from the States of Guernsey to Agilisys in November 2019, alongside 57 other States of Guernsey Information Systems and Services colleagues.
In her new role, Shona will lead a team of more than 50 IT professionals responsible for business as usual services as well as bringing into service the transformed IT estate.
Other appointments over recent weeks include:
- Two new hires in Information Security - Adrian Tayler as Head of Information Security, and Simon Stuart as Security Analyst
- Two new hires in Supply Chain Management - David Osborne as a Contract Manager and Roselyn Mutongerwa as a Supply Chain Analyst
- Business Administration - Frankie Malledent as Business Support Administrator
- Projects Management - Ruskin Snow as a Transition Manager
Ashley Roper, Agilisys Guernsey Partnership Director, commented, ‘I’m delighted that Shona has taken up the post of Head of IT Services. Over the last few months, she has played a pivotal role leading our team across numerous projects to support the States’ response to COVID-19. Her appointment represents our commitment to strengthening our team with local talent as well as investing in a comprehensive learning and development programme for all our staff.’
Shona Leavey, Head of IT Services, said, ‘Since joining Agilisys 7 months ago there has been real opportunity to grow as part of a wider professional technology and transformation business. I’m excited to be taking up my new role and leading our team as we start to deliver modern IT services, which will unlock efficiencies for the States. We have been proud to support public services through the COVID-19 disruption and are looking forward to playing our part in the Bailiwick’s recovery.’
Agilisys Guernsey is keen to hear from Project and Programme Managers, Change Management Specialists, and other IT Professionals as team moves into the next phase of modernising the States’ IT Services.
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