“ A key pillar of our success as a leadership team has been our willingness to listen ”

— Chris Ford , General Manager Technology and Innovation , SA Power Networks and beyond IT , in large regulated enterprises . Previously , the IT leadership had reported indirectly to the senior leadership but Ford was brought straight into the executive team to help drive forward and digitise the business strategy . Five years on , his role has been redefined and broadened to that of General Manager of Innovation and Technology .

It ’ s refreshing to talk to Ford about his journey so far and his vision for the future . Not afraid of risk , experimentation or even vulnerability , his mind is as

JULY 2019