Nixon Hire appoints new CIO

Newcastle-headquartered Nixon Hire has appointed John Whitlow as chief information officer (CIO) and member of the main board to lead its next phase of digital transformation.

John, who has worked with Nixon Hire as a consultant since 2022, will embed data, AI and analytics at the heart of operations to drive growth, efficiency and customer experience.

The company is investing heavily in technology as it advances its multi-million-pound transformation strategy.

John said: “The industry is evolving rapidly, creating a major opportunity for an ambitious, fast-moving business like Nixon Hire to set the standard in digital transformation. 

“Having worked closely with the team for the past couple of years, I have seen firsthand the drive and determination to embrace change, push boundaries and continually improve both customer experience and operational efficiency.

“By harnessing AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making, we are positioning ourselves to lead the way. 

“With the right vision, strategy and team in place, I’m excited to play a key role in the next stage of Nixon Hire’s journey and am committed to ensuring we stay at the forefront of innovation.”

Graham Nixon, chief executive of Nixon Hire, added: “I am delighted to announce John as our latest game-changing senior appointment to Nixon Hire. 

“As a consultant, John has already played a pivotal role in shaping our digital strategy, and we are thrilled to have him on board in a permanent capacity to drive the delivery of it, elevating our customer experience and enhancing our operational capability.

“With a focus on developing sustainable and innovative products and services for our customers, Nixon Hire has made significant strides forward in recent years. 

“We’re building a smarter, faster, and more intuitive experience with the goal of setting a new benchmark for the industry, and I am confident John and his team will help us achieve that.”

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