Phil Jordan

Phil Jordan is a seasoned professional leading the UK Retail industry in Digital & Data Transformation as Group CIO for Sainsbury's.

With a diverse background, Phil has held significant roles in prestigious companies such as Vodafone, Telefonica, and Sainsbury's, where he made a mark as a Country, Regional, and Group CIO.

His accomplishments include serving as a Non-Executive Director at Talk Talk PLC, contributing to the Audit & Security Committees during a critical phase of taking the company into Private Ownership.

Phil Jordan's expertise extends beyond retail, having supported leading High Street and investment banks as a Non-Executive and IT Industry Expert.

Recognized for his excellence, he was awarded European CIO of the Year in 2016 by CIONET, consistently ranked in the top of CIO100, and acknowledged as one of the most influential individuals in UK Technology at UKTECH50.

Phil's accolades also include being named the Most Disruptive CIO at Talent Unleashed in 2015.

His professional journey encompasses various roles such as Chairman Telefonica Global Technology, CEO of Telefonica Global Technology, European CIO & CIO O2 UK at O2 (Telefonica UK), CIO at Vodafone, and Chief Information Officer at Safaricom PLC, among others.

Before his impactful executive roles, Phil held key positions at companies like AXA Sun Life, BOC (UK GASES), and Safaricom PLC, showcasing his extensive experience across different sectors and functions in the technology industry.