Series 3 of the One Zero One podcast is back with a bang and a new host has joined us for a deep dive into what tech leaders around the UK have been doing to manage and drive digital change and positive progress throughout a global pandemic. Sooraj Shah, a technology-focused journalist (the BBC, The Independent, The Guardian, Business Insider & more) speaks to Karl Hoods, Chief Digital & Information Officer at BEIS in this podcast to find out how it has been for Karl to steer digital change at a key government department during a global pandemic.
About BEIS
BEIS is a key ministerial department of the UK Government responsible for building a stronger, greener future by fighting coronavirus, tackling climate change, unleashing innovation, and making the UK a great place to work and do business.
They are responsible for:businessindustrial strategyscience, research and innovationenergy and clean growthclimate change
From 2019 to 2020, the department’s priorities are to:
deliver an ambitious Industrial Strategymaximise investment opportunities and bolster UK interests as they exit the EUpromote competitive markets and responsible business practicesensure the UK has a reliable, low cost and clean energy systembuild a flexible, innovative, collaborative, and business-facing department