Stephen Canning

Consultant in Braintree, United Kingdom

Stephen Canning

Consultant in Braintree, United Kingdom

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A strong knowledge and experience operating in complex environments from time spent in industry as a Management Consultant, in local government (elected for 6 years) and in political environments (various voluntary and seconded positions in the Conservative Party and political campaigns). Highly motivated and results orientated with an understanding of the need to service both internal and external clients.

I speak at conferences in the UK and internationally on digital infrastructure, smart cities and the broader impact of digital technology.

- Previously served as Cabinet Member for Digital Innovation at Essex County Council, leading the digitial transformation process.
- Keynote speaker at international conferences on smart cities and digital investment.
- Vice-chairman of a £5billion pension fund, steering its strategy and investment.
- Project managed a team at Conservative Party HQ on secondment during the 2015 General Election.
- Seconded to the Minister for Housing and Planning.
- Volunteered on Theresa May's leadership campaign.
- Supported several Government Ministers in communicating their work.
- Previously served on the National Executive of the youth wing of the Conservative Party.
- Named as ‘top user’ regarding online reach when working as a Management Consultant at PwC.