Baij Patel - IT Director Europe, Twentieth Century Fox

Stuart Sumner
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What's your proudest work-related achievement of the last 12 months?

Keeping my team motivated while the Disney purchase of Fox was being planned over 15 months.

What's the number one skill today's IT leaders need?

Adaptability - technology is changing at a fast pace; keeping up with that pace is a challenge for everyone.

How many people work in IT in your organisation?

30 or so in international IT.

What's your top priority for the next 12 months?

Ensure that the IT system transition activities that are happening as part of the Disney acquisition go smoothly.

What's your annual IT budget?

Below £500,000 (which was my remit).

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