Alex Alexander

Founder & Non-Executive Director @ XOOTS

About

Former CTO/CIO at Emirates, Adevinta, and Walmart Labs. Founder of XOOTS, an AI platform for talent assessment and hiring. Currently in a non-executive role, focusing on strategy.

Country

City

United Kingdom

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

IT Strategy, IT Transformation, Retail, Start-ups, Change Management, Product Development, E-commerce, Acquisition Integration, Stakeholder Management, Business Transformation, Strategy, Management, Integration, CRM, Management Consulting, Business Process, Strategic Planning, Governance, Project Delivery, Leadership

Experience

Founder & Non-Executive Director

XOOTS

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Italy

Founded XOOTS, an AI platform transforming talent assessment, hiring, and productivity at enterprise scale. Led platform architecture, product strategy, and go-to-market for enterprise clients. Transitioned to non-executive role, focusing on strategy and governance.

Board Advisory – AI & Transformation

Advisory

2021-11 - 2026-3 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Europe

Board advisor on AI, transformation, and operating models (ARISA, DIGITAL SME Alliance).

Group CPTO

Adevinta

2022-4 - 2023-1 · 10 mos

Barcelona

Led product and technology strategy across global digital marketplace platforms. Drove platform scaling, product innovation, and organisational alignment across multiple markets.

Group CTO

Emirates

2018-9 - 2021-10 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Dubai

Led enterprise-wide transformation, modernising operating model and platform landscape. Scaled to 200+ agile teams and reduced organisational complexity, improving speed of execution.

Group CIO

YOOX

2015-5 - 2018-9 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Italy

Led global technology strategy across platforms, operations, and digital commerce. Enabled international growth through platform scaling and technology transformation.

Multichannel Technology Director

Walmart

2012 - 2015-5 · 3 yrs

Led technology for Walmart Global eCommerce multichannel platforms (web, in-store, click & collect). Delivered large-scale capabilities across one of the world’s largest retail ecosystems.

Global Retail Banking - Senior IT Director (Multichannel Systems)

Barclays

2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

Led global multichannel banking technology strategy and delivery across digital and retail platforms. Built scalable shared services and online banking capabilities for international markets. Delivered transformation programmes improving customer experience and operational efficiency.

Multichannel IT Director

Sainsbury's

2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

Led development of Sainsbury’s multichannel platforms across online, in-store, and digital services. Delivered large-scale transformation of grocery and non-food eCommerce platforms. Established foundational capabilities for integrated customer experience across channels.