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S3 Ep1: S3 #1 – Karl Hoods, CDIO at BEIS – UK Government Ministerial Department


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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:
  • business
  • industrial strategy
  • science, research and innovation
  • energy and clean growth
  • climate change

  • From 2019 to 2020, the department’s priorities are to:

    • deliver an ambitious Industrial Strategy
    • maximise investment opportunities and bolster UK interests as they exit the EU
    • promote competitive markets and responsible business practices
    • ensure the UK has a reliable, low cost and clean energy system
    • build a flexible, innovative, collaborative, and business-facing department

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