Geoff Connell is a highly experienced manager of local public sector digital, data, technology and transformation services at Norfolk County Council. Norfolk CC is a recognised national leader in tech enabled innovation, digital connectivity and digital inclusion. He has previously led teams in two London Boroughs to modernise and optimise ICT infrastructures, as well as delivering digitally enabled transformation programmes. This work has led to Geoff and his teams being awarded with various top CIO and Digital Leadership awards from numerous prestigious organisations. Geoff is an influential tech, digital and cyber advisor to UK public sector groups, supporting change programmes, knowledge sharing forums and policy development groups through his roles with various county, regional and national groups. These include Socitm, the LGA, NCSC, DSIT, MHCLG and the Cyber Technical Advisory Council (chair).