Phillip Wong

Head of Technology and Data @ Christian Aid

About

Senior IT leader with 20+ years’ experience driving enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity maturity across non-profit, public, and commercial organisations. I specialise in aligning technology with organisational strategy to deliver cost-efficient innovation, operational resilience, and measurable outcomes. I’ve led national infrastructure programmes, spearheaded cloud and AI adoption, and secured organisations through modern governance and risk practices. Highlights include achieving savings of hundreds of thousands of £ annually while improving value and vendor performance, delivering cloud and data transformations, and modernising digital supporter journeys. I thrive in complex environments where collaboration, innovation, and strategic clarity are key. Known for building high-performing teams, partnering with boards and executives, and turning technology into a true enabler of mission and growth.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Didcot

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Microsoft Azure, Team Leadership, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ISO 27001, Infrastructure, Vendor Management, Retail, Third-Party Vendor Management, Information Technology, E-Commerce, IT Strategy, Technology Leadership, Cybersecurity, IT Management, Big Data Strategy and Implementation, Digital Customer Experience Strategy, Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, Technology-enabled Business Transformation, Corporate Technology Governance, Technology Due Diligence

Experience

Head of Technology and Data

Christian Aid

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

London Area, United Kingdom

Leading the global Technology & Data function at Christian Aid, shaping how technology and data support the organisation’s mission across multiple countries. Focusing on setting strategic direction, building high-performing teams, and ensuring secure, reliable services, while enabling better use of data to drive insight and impact.

Head Of Technology

The Children's Society

2022-3 - 2026-3 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Leading enterprise technology for a national charity. Delivered 70% cloud footprint reduction, several hundreds of thousands £ in annual savings whilst improving value, and a unified digital/data strategy. Embedded AI, automation, and integration tools to streamline operations and improve digital experiences. Achieved Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation and strengthened governance across the organisation. Senior technology team leader advising on technology investment, innovation, and transformation.

Head Of Technology (Interim)

UNICEF UK

2021-5 - 2022-3 · 11 mos

London, England, United Kingdom

Modernised infrastructure and led a secure remote working strategy. Delivered £100k+ in savings through vendor and service optimisation. Re-engineered IT BC plans. Strengthened data governance and cybersecurity maturity. Partnered with senior leadership and board stakeholders to align technology with digital engagement and compliance goals.

Group IT Operations Manager

Group GTI

2011-1 - 2021-4 · 10 yrs 4 mos

Wallingford, London, Dublin, New York

Oversaw global IT strategy, infrastructure, security, and SaaS delivery across commercial and higher education markets. Management of sizeable team across a diverse number of functions, operational areas and locations. Led Microsoft 365 rollout and adoption, AWS cloud migration, and GDPR/ISO27001 compliance. Replaced legacy CRM and finance systems, led M&A tech integration, and introduced AI and automation to drive efficiency and scalability. Managed high-value service delivery for FTSE100 clients and universities.

Group IT Infrastructure Manager

Group GTI

2008-5 - 2011-1 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Wallingford, London, Dublin, Paris, Cologne

Delivered £200K+ cost savings by migrating to a self-managed data centre. Optimised performance, resilience, and scalability while supporting growth and innovation across a distributed enterprise environment.

IT Manager

GTI Media

2002-4 - 2008-5 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Wallingford, London, Dublin, Paris, Cologne

Led the company’s shift from print to digital. Led the development team responsible for consolidating and modernising websites, improving user experience and increasing revenue generating opportunities. Introduced scalable CMS platforms, built a mass email marketing system reaching 2M+ users, and modernised finance, CRM, and web platforms to improve UX and operational agility.

IT Manager

Winstone Aggregates

1998-7 - 2002-1 · 3 yrs 7 mos

New Zealand

Managed national IT operations across 30+ sites. Led a successful ERP migration from AS/400 to cloud, and developed applications to improve logistics, reporting, and operational efficiency.