Youcaf Hardwick

Strategic IT Leader with over 20 years of experience in driving digital transformations and implementing robust security strategies. Skilled in overseeing IT operations, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Experienced in IT project management and staff supervision within multiple sectors.

Adept at balancing multiple projects and staying informed on emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and security measures. Passionate about providing leadership to achieve organizational objectives and priorities.

BG Sports Head of IT & Digital • Northampton 12/2022 - 04/2024 Responsible for all aspects of technology consumption, a cloud only model to support the business growth in the memorabilia sector, partnering with F1 and other memorabilia revenue streams.

• • • • • • • Taking on responsibility for Health & Safety covering manufacturing, facilities and all offices based outside of Northampton. Introduced and implemented ISO27001, managing IT audit processes to achieve certification. Managing all business governance requirements. Orchestrated a security transformation strategy that boosted systems protection by 45%, utilising advanced threat detection tools and incident response protocols. Led a cross-functional team, to review an ongoing ERP system project, saving £100,000 reutilising the in place ERP system. Managed supplier relationships and service level to meet senior executive stakeholders objectives to ensure the current ERP met current and future demands. Formulated the Cloud strategy and development, restructuring the technology stack delivering saving of £300,000. Spearheaded critical negotiations with external cloud vendors, completing risk reviews and validating Disaster Recovery and Business continuity objectives.

Completing ISO 27001 implementation completing Cobit accreditation