Community Partners welcomes Thomas Naylor to the Community.
A seasoned expert in IT transformation, Thomas brings a wealth of experience, strategic vision and an innovative approach that perfectly complements our mission of delivering exceptional results for complex change programmes.
With over 25 years of experience in enterprise IT transformation, Thomas has consistently demonstrated a knack for leading teams to success in the most challenging environments. From vendor selection and contract negotiation to seamless planning and implementation, his expertise spans the full technology change lifecycle. As the founder of Hifo.co, a groundbreaking B2B directory platform, Thomas has redefined how tech buyers and vendors connect. Hifo enables buyers to quickly find the right partners while allowing tech vendors to showcase their unique strengths, ensuring that the best teams can be discovered and engaged.
Thomas’s professional journey includes delivering critical IT Due Diligence reports for private equity firms, guiding strategic decisions with actionable insights. His impressive portfolio also highlights his tenure as an Interim CIO, CTO and Programme Delivery Lead, where he has transformed IT landscapes across industries, from whiskey production, to ERP systems, to global infrastructure transformations, delivering outcomes that are both innovative and resilient.
Beyond his extensive technical expertise, Thomas is a sought-after thought leader. A regular speaker at conferences and seminars, he shares valuable perspectives on cyber resilience. As a judge for the SC Awards Europe in 2020, 2021 and 2022, Thomas has been instrumental in recognising excellence in cybersecurity, a domain where he frequently identifies the critical human factor: proper onboarding, training and adherence to procedures.
Thomas’s ethos centres on building great teams and collaborating with the best companies to deliver on required business outcomes. His passion for people and processes is evident in his concern for ensuring that IT projects succeed not only through technology but also through proper onboarding and training, a critical factor often under catered for in project delivery.
We are thrilled to have Thomas join our community. His forward-thinking approach, combined with his practical insights into IT transformation and cyber resilience, will be invaluable as we continue to support our clients in navigating complex digital challenges.
To learn more about Thomas and his visionary work, visit his LinkedIn profile.