Nick Harris

Part of the IT Leaders 100 - a list of the most influential IT leaders in the UK in 2026.

Nick Harris is Chief Information Officer at Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL), the trading arm of the Salvation Army, where he leads IT and digital operations supporting a workforce of more than 6,200 people.

An experienced technology leader, Nick specialises in delivering IT services and digital strategies aligned to business outcomes, with a track record spanning digital transformation, cybersecurity, and large-scale project delivery. He has led global teams of over 150 staff, as well as smaller specialist functions, and works closely with senior stakeholders and boards to shape technology direction.

Nick also serves as a board advisor for HotTopics and a non-executive board director focused on digital transformation at the Charity Retail Association.

His career includes roles with organisations such as Oxfam, Sovereign Housing Association and the Global CIO Institute, as well as work with Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford.

He holds an LL.B (Hons) and an MSc in IT and Management, and is a Chartered Fellow of the BCS.