Colin Elston

Dynamic Technology Leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and strategy across multinational operations. Hands-on experience directing cross-functional teams spanning IT infrastructure, DevOps, Data, and Web Development. Adept at bridging executive strategy with tactical execution—leading end-to-end planning, project management, and delivery for high-impact enterprise and boutique IT initiatives.

Head of IT - GreenDataHub

(2025-10)

GreenDataHub as a startup company requires both a hands on and a high-level approach to IT ranging from defining implementing cloud services to CyberSecurity to Data analytics, compliance and operational reporting. All whilst pushing Technical innovation, enhancing the IT strategy, managing suppliers, the IT Budget and constantly evolving the Tech stack of M365, Entra ID, GCP, AWS, N8N workflows, Data dashboards and AI products.

Head of IT - WaveFlow IT

(2025-10)

IT Contracting, training and leading Technology departments across diverse clients. Consulting on IT strategies and executing complex digital innovations whilst bringing cross-disciplinary leadership experience and combining high-level strategic planning with pragmatic, hands-on delivery.

Head of ICT - CXM Tech Services

(2024-09 - 2025-10)

The Head of ICT role at CXM is pivotal to the future strategy of the company as it transitions into a new technology focused era whilst keeping the current day to day IT offering secure.

• Defining and maintaining the future IT Strategy and IT Processes
• SIEM implementation and ongoing Cyber Security improvements
• Introduction of key AI / Business Processes and enhanced AI enhanced workflows
• Supplier Management and IT budget
• Technical Delivery and project management of SAAS Warehouse Management System development, CRM implementation, Power BI overview, ISO 14001 and MSP re-tender
• Managing internal / external Info Sec, GDPR, Privacy Management and client auditing
• Supplier management including implementation of Supplier Performance reviews

Head of IT - The Maverick-Group

(2022-02 - 2024-09)

The Head of IT role at the Maverick Group covers a broad range of areas across the company.

• Defining and maintaining the future IT Strategy and IT Processes
• Leading the IT Support, Web Development and DevOps teams
• Supplier Management and IT budget
• Internal and Client facing project management including ERP replacement
• Managing internal / external Information Security, GDPR, ISO accreditation and Privacy Management
• Introduced regular Vulnerability testing, security policies and a comprehensive security awareness training program
• Product ownership of SAAS platforms, JAMF, O365, EntraID, InTune, Box and Sharepoint
• Leading the IT Steering Group

Head of IT Services - ElectraLink Ltd.

(2018-01 - 2022-01)

ElectraLink has a diverse IT setup covering multiple cloud technologies that incorporate internal infrastructure, data analysis, business intelligence, testing and external client services. The Head of IT Services role encompassed all these technologies to ensure the smooth running, reporting and strategy.

• Defining and maintaining the future IT Strategy and IT Processes
• Energy industry Data Security management
• Supplier Vendor Management and IT budget combined with Board level reporting
• Project management across internal and external projects
• Full cycle B2B Energy Industry Application development, testing, deployment and security
• Leading the IT Steering Group and Change Review Board
• Leading the DevOps, Data management, IT Support and Testing Teams
• Managing internal / external Information Security and leading InfoSec, GDPR, Privacy Management teams and SIEM
• Hands on support where required

Head of IT - ThirtyThree LLP / Capita WPS

(2007-08 - 2017-12)

• Managing a team of IT Support, SysAdmin, Web Development, Web Test and DevOps staff
• Cross platform support across multiple time zones and services
• Strengthening the IT infrastructure, Security, systems, software and implementing new technologies
• IT Project management including MS Azure infrastructure migration, ISO27001, ITIL and AWS hosting migration
• IT Budget management, Procurement, recruitment and training of new IT staff

Head of Technical Services - Pelagon Ltd.

(2005-05 - 2007-07)

Implementing systems and support that brought the technology and resources in line with client needs and SLA.

• Microsoft Active Directory rollout with integrated MS Exchange
• Windows and Mac Network monitoring implementation
• Data Centre Migration
• Internal and external network audits including Info Sec
• Managing internal / external Info Sec, GDPR, Privacy Management and client auditing
• Supplier management including implementation of Supplier Performance reviews

IT Manager - Identica

(2004-08 - 2005-05)

I Headed up the IT Department supporting 70+ users on a cross-platform network with satellite offices based in Russia, Israel and USA. IT Strategy, budget management and Supplier Management.

IT Manager - Proximity London

(1999-01 - 2004-06)

Supporting all users and managing the IT budget and suppliers. Managing the Technology migrations for Momentum to Clarke Hooper Momentum and then to Proximity London.

• Second line support on PC, Macs, Servers and Project work including Design Studio Upgrades, Y2K and SOX implementation

Technical Specialist - Albion Computers PLC

(1992-06 - 1999-01)

• Support for Apple equipment specialising in Design Agencies
• Pre and Post support on complex client installations including network integration, Pre Press Scitex equipment, colour workflows and cross platform installations
• Running Systems Admin Training courses and any other non-regular Technical courses

Head of Systems Test - Monotype International

(1989-09 - 1992-03)

On completion of a four-year apprenticeship I took on the role of Systems Test Technician and then Head of Systems Test. This role included QA and testing the complete PrePress solution.