Theo Blackwell is London’s first Chief Digital Officer. Responsible for carrying out Mayor Sadiq Khan’s vision of cementing London as the leading digital-first local government in the world, Theo both provides strategic direction to the City on digital direction, while also facilitating innovation within the dozens of independent boroughs that make up the London metropolitan area.

Theo is passionate about transforming service delivery with a resident-first focus, and ensuring common design standards across all digital platforms to ensure a cohesive and easy experience for Londoners, whatever they’re trying to do.

Today we talk about managing IT projects that touch millions of people, how resource strapped communities can leverage technology for their benefit, and the difference between ‘interesting’ technology projects and ones that truly move the needle.

Please enjoy my conversation with Theo Blackwell.