AI Magazine August 2022 | Page 53

KAINOS
RUSSELL SLOAN TITLE : DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL SERVICES INDUSTRY : TECHNOLOGY LOCATION : BELFAST
Russell Sloan is the Director of Digital Services , a business unit within Kainos with over 1,400 people , focusing on the delivery of digital transformation projects to public sector , commercial sector and healthcare organisations in the UK , Ireland , Europe and North America . Digital Services delivered 28 % annual revenue growth consistently over the last 5 financial years .
Sloan joined Kainos as a graduate software engineer and progressed through various roles within Kainos including team leader , manager , and public sector lead . Sloan is an advocate for the development of people and sustainability , and is the executive sponsor for ‘ Inspire ’, Kainos ’ employee network group for women . government , healthcare and commercial sector organisations across the UK , Ireland , Europe and North America . A diversified business , 37 % of Kainos work sits within the public sector , 41 % in the commercial sector and 22 % in healthcare .
On top of this , he is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Digital Services business unit and developing long-term relationships through ongoing positive engagement .

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