Interview with Ian Penny, winner of CIO of the year at the UK IT Industry Awards

Ian Penny, CIO of Hiscox, describes what it's like to win the top gong at the UK IT Industry Awards

Ian Penny, CIO of insurer Hiscox, won the CIO of the Year awards at the prestigious UK IT Industry Awards.

In this interview, Penny thanks his team and describes technology as being "the heart of what we do," at his organisation.

The awards were attended by the leading lights of the UK's IT industry, at a glittering ceremony in Battersea Park.

Computing has published a gallery of all the winners on the night, and a further sequence revealing all the best photos from the pre and post awards parties.

Penny also recently spoke to Computing about his win, and his plans for 2019.

The UK IT Industry Awards will be back next year, so stay tuned to Computing to find out when it opens for entries. With dozens of categories covering a broad range of projects, teams, individual and organisations, there truly is something for everyone.