Tony Healy - Driving Technological Excellence and Innovation
I’m Tony Healy, an award-winning Chief Information Officer (CIO) with over 26 years of experience driving digital transformation, IT innovation, and cybersecurity across global industries. My passion lies in aligning technology strategies with business goals to deliver measurable outcomes, from multimillion-pound cost savings to enhanced operational efficiency. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading high-performance global teams and have been privileged to lead IT budgets of up to £70 million, consistently delivering business growth through strategic technology initiatives.
As a strategic technology leader, I’ve spearheaded cloud migrations, AI-driven platforms, and enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies that protect business-critical assets while enabling companies to scale with agility. I’m trusted to lead M&A integrations, navigate post-acquisition transitions, and build resilient IT infrastructures that support business continuity and competitiveness.
Some of my recent accomplishments include:
- Leading the migration of 2,500+ servers to AWS and Azure, improving system reliability by 600% and delivering £2 million in cost savings.
- Directing the implementation of Target Operating Models (TOM) across multiple enterprises, driving a 30% increase in operational efficiency and positioning organisations for sustained growth.
- Launching an AI-driven penetration testing platform, increasing client retention by 30%, reducing testing time by 40%, and establishing market leadership in automated security testing.
I am a Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society (CITP FBCS), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Information Security (FCIIS), and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI). My commitment to advancing IT and cybersecurity standards has been recognised with numerous accolades, including CIO of the Year (2019) and Global Leadership Award (2022).
As a Non-Executive Director and advisor, I bring governance expertise and a strategic perspective to board-level discussions, helping organisations navigate risk management, digital transformation, and technology investments that drive business and community outcomes.
I am passionate about mentoring future technology leaders, serving as a STEM Ambassador, and contributing to the technology community through keynote speaking and advisory roles.