Joanna Smith

Part of the IT Leaders 100 - a list of the most influential IT leaders in the UK in 2024.

Jo is an accomplished international IT leader, known for her strategic leadership and expertise in digital transformation. With a robust commercial focus, she excels in stakeholder management and communication, making her a valuable asset in both interim and advisory roles.

Jo has a track record of delivering significant IT projects across diverse sectors, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, where she has implemented and managed a wide range of systems such as EMR, EDM, PACS/Imaging platforms, LIMS, ERP, CRM/ETMS and more.

Jo's career is marked by her ability to manage third-party relationships and build high-performance teams. Her talent for demystifying IT and transforming it into a strategic business partner has been evident in her numerous interim roles. These include her current position as interim chief digital officer at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and previous roles at Kettering General Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex, StepChange and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Her high emotional intelligence and keen social and cultural awareness enable Jo to navigate complex organisational landscapes effectively. She is known for her critical thinking, decisiveness and collaborative spirit, which she brings to her consultancy work.

Throughout her career, Jo has demonstrated her ability to lead digital strategy and change management initiatives, consistently driving results and fostering innovation. Her leadership in IT consultancy and program management continues to shape the future of digital transformation across industries.