Peter Gross, CITP MBCS

Peter Gross, CITP MBCS, is a skilled leader with over 30 years of experience in spearheading advanced technology platforms and managing critical business assignments for renowned organizations worldwide.

Throughout his career, Peter has successfully established, guided, and supervised numerous delivery and operational teams, handling highly intricate and pivotal project portfolios. His expertise spans the development of products and projects from initial concepts to production stages, encompassing the entire data management lifecycle with a focus on deriving actionable insights through AI/ML technologies.

Peter has a proven track record of leading teams across application and infrastructure domains, implementing transformative business and technology changes for Critical National Infrastructure organizations, and managing vast projects with commercial accountability exceeding millions of pounds.

He has a wealth of experience in establishing robust operating models, refining management approaches, and optimizing processes to mitigate operational risks, enhance delivery efficiency, and cater to the needs of both frontline teams and senior executives.

With a background in digital innovation, Peter has effectively introduced and overseen various project management methodologies, governance structures, and operational models in diverse environments, demonstrating proficiency in Waterfall, Agile, Lean, Scrum, Kanban, Six Sigma, and other frameworks.

Additionally, Peter has demonstrated competence in elevating data to drive informed decision-making, adapting to modern technology requirements such as DevOps, CI/CD, SRE, and cloud-first approaches, and navigating tightly regulated environments to ensure compliance with data privacy, cyber security, and regulatory standards.

Peter's career highlights include successful service implementations across numerous countries, management of large-scale transformations involving hundreds of concurrent projects, and oversight of outsourced relationships and third-party vendors on a global scale.

He has a broad spectrum of technology experience ranging from traditional monolithic mainframes to cutting-edge serverless cloud architectures, with certifications in AI/ML from both Microsoft and Google. Peter's expertise extends to Azure and AWS cloud migrations and operations, reflecting his adaptability to evolving technological landscapes.

Based in the UK, Peter Gross has held key leadership roles at reputable institutions such as Nord Anglia Education, London Stock Exchange Group, AXA XL, Deutsche Bank, Vodafone, and NatWest Group, among others. His diverse background includes positions in delivery management, technical leadership, program management, and consultancy across various sectors including finance, healthcare, and telecommunications.

With a strong foundation in capability assessment, risk management, compliance, and outsourcing, Peter has consistently delivered value through strategic leadership, team development, and the implementation of innovative solutions. His exceptional ability to lead globally dispersed and culturally diverse teams underscores his capacity to drive successful outcomes in challenging and dynamic business environments.