Name : Matthew Higham Job Title : Chief Digital Officer
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Higham leaves Microsoft to spearhead Costain ’ s digital drive
Name : Matthew Higham Job Title : Chief Digital Officer
Costain , the smart infrastructure solutions company , has appointed Matthew Higham as Chief Digital Officer and a member of its Executive board . He will start on December 1 and work closely with the leadership team to further embed the use of digital technologies as part of meeting clients ’ changing infrastructure needs .
Higham joins from Microsoft , where he was Chief Digital Officer for the UK and led digital business transformation , advising Microsoft ’ s customers on adapting their
“His experience will enable us to accelerate the integration of digital technology in every solution we deliver to our clients ”
ALEX VAUGHAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER , COSTAIN business models to maximise the benefit of digital technology across multiple industries , including infrastructure .
His career in technology spans engineering , architecture , disruption and innovation , and working across numerous industries including critical national infrastructure , financial services , government , airspace and Formula 1 . Matthew is also passionate about inclusion and sustainability . He was the sustainability lead for Microsoft UK .
Alex Vaughan , Chief Executive Officer at Costain , was delighted to welcome Higham to its team .
“ He brings an impressive track record and his experience will enable us to accelerate the integration of digital technology in every solution we deliver to our clients , helping to maximise the productivity and efficiency of our nation ’ s infrastructure .”
Higham said harnessing the power of technology to drive the shift needed in business operations for sustainable economic growth , while empowering people to tackle some of the challenges ahead of us , is the key to future success . “ I ’ m looking forward to ensuring that digital is at the forefront of Costain ’ s service offering to our customers .”
16 December 2021