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Stephen Gillespie, Appointed as the new CIO Leading Ashtead Technology’s Digital Transformation

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Business Honor - Stephen Gillespie Named CIO at Ashtead

Business Honor
28 July, 2025

Stephen Gillespie joins Ashtead Technology as the new CIO, supporting their IT strategy and innovative subsea technology services.

Stephen Gillespie is appointed as the new Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Ashtead Technology, an established subsea technology solutions provider. In this new role Gillespie will handle the business's worldwide IT strategy, focusing on developing and introducing modern technological platforms that allow immediate operations while providing digital, personalized solutions.

"Gillespie is the perfect fit to manage our business's digital transformation with his ability to develop flexible, personalized IT services and lead our strong teams," stated Ingrid Stewart, Chief Financial Officer of Ashtead Technologies. “We strongly believe in his leadership, by which we can develop quicker and achieve our long term goals.”

"Ashtead Technology is transforming fast, and I'm thrilled to contribute to building an IT strategy that helps our customers worldwide," stated Gillespie, expressing his excitement about joining the organization. Gillespie has strong professional experience and a basis in managing complex worldwide ERP and cloud projects. Gillespie had held several senior roles at well-established businesses like Accenture and Capita before joining Ashtead Technologies. Also recently managed an important ERP and cloud transformation project, serving as the Head of IT Operations and Infrastructure at NHS Shared Business Services at Sopra Steria.

Stephen's appointment suggests Ashtead Technology's dedication to using technological advancement as an essential part of its growth. In order to improve subsea operations and offer customers throughout the world with greater value, the company intends to use modern technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data analytics. Ashtead Technology is positioned to become a leader in intelligent, data-driven subsea technology solutions that will shape offshore operations, with Gillespie's expertise monitoring the IT evolution.