Mike Bracken

Mike Bracken CBE is a prominent figure in digital transformation and public sector technology. He is a founding partner at Public Digital, a consultancy that helps institutions with public missions achieve digital transformation.12

Career Highlights

Bracken is best known for his groundbreaking work in digital government:

• Founder and executive director of the UK Government Digital Service (GDS)13
• UK's first Government Chief Data Officer1
• Led the global revolution in digital government, taking the UK to #1 in the UN rankings in 20162

Prior to his government roles, Bracken held leadership positions in the private sector:

• Digital Development Director at Guardian News & Media3
• Chief Digital Officer at The Co-operative Group (2015-2017)4

Current Roles and Influence

Bracken continues to be a influential figure in digital transformation:

• Advises over 30 governments and global financial institutions on digital transformation2
• One of President Macron's Global Tech Thinkers1
• Honorary Professor at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College London14
• Partner at the Lisbon Council in Brussels1
• Non-Executive Director at Chetwood Bank, a UK fintech1

Achievements and Recognition

Bracken's contributions to digital transformation have been widely recognized:

• Awarded a CBE in the 2014 New Year's Honours list for his work in digital transformation of public services4
• Co-authored "Digital Transformation at Scale: Why the Strategy Is Delivery"3
• Known for using the power of the open Internet to drive systemic change1

Mike Bracken's expertise in digital transformation, particularly in the public sector, has made him a globally sought-after advisor and thought leader in the field.