Tom Read is the newly appointed CEO of the United Kingdom's Government Digital Services, and his leadership since February is a testament to the great work he did this year. The CEO has a "secret sauce" to the branch's success, where he also revealed the future of the company, focusing on a four-year plan to its triumph.

Who is Tom Read?

Tom Read
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Tom Read is the current Chief Executive Officer of the Government Digital Services, which he first took up the role in February 2021.

However, Read had a fruitful career in the government before joining GDS. His roots take him back to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), where he was Chief Digital and Information Officer.

Read's career in the MOJ is also massive proof of his services and profession. Here, he spearheaded reforms to modernize technology used across prisons. The progressive focus of his programs also looked into legal aids for those that need them most. 

Read was a known digital technologist before his stint with the government. 

Before his MOJ career, he served as the Head of Applications at the Guardian Media Group from 2008. After that, the GDS CEO joined HMG as Cabinet Office Chief Technology Officer in 2013. 

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The GDS and Tom Read

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is a branch in the UK government that focuses on bringing apps that make life easier for the people, as created by those that run this country. The world is all up in its move to digitalization; many people are heavily reliant on apps to help them succeed from day to day and run their lives from modern solutions.

The GDS is led by Tom Read, which turned many heads during his tenure and leadership in the company, bringing them massive success and renown for the hard work this year. People's satisfaction with the popular tech executive is exemplary, saying that he has done an excellent job in his current stint.

Tom Read's Performance on the GDS

In a podcast, Read revealed that he has a "secret sauce" within GDS to keep the engine running well, and it is their recipe for success. The GDS podcast is available on popular streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and other platforms available.

The fruitful career of the executive shows how much he helped different corporations and his affiliations to the best they can be, up to his current position in working for the country. Technology is the specialty of the CEO, focusing on undertaking massive projects for the growth and development of its landscape.

Nevertheless, Read remains a desirable executive with his expertise in the field and his etiquette as a worker and leader in the branch. Different apps now focus on improving the tech landscape, which is essential now that we are in the digital age. 

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Written by Isaiah Richard

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