New Director of IT

08 May 2013

The University has appointed Gerry Pennell OBE as its new Director of IT.

In this role, Gerry will be responsible for leading the University’s IT function to ensure it supports all aspects of our activities and enables the delivery of our ambitious Manchester 2020 Vision.

Gerry has extensive experience in establishing and leading large IT organisations and has a strong association with Manchester.

Most recently, he was the Chief Information Officer for LOCOG, where he was responsible for delivering the very substantial technology programme that underpinned the London 2012 Olympics.

Prior to this, he worked as the Chief Information Officer at Cooperative Financial Services and the Cooperative Group, where he led a far-reaching programme of modernisation. 

His previous work includes the role of Director of Technology for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester. He is also an alumnus of the University having graduated in Mathematics.

Gerry will take up his position on Monday, 29 July 2013.