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Paul Coby, Group CIO, Persimmon Homes

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Paul Coby has since 2001 been successively the first Group CIO of British Airways, the John Lewis Partnership, Johnson Matthey and now Persimmon Homes. He is a non-executive board member of Metro Bank and has been a NED on the boards of Virgin Money and Pets at Home, chair of SITA (the international telecommunications and software solutions company) and an adviser to AND Digital (a digital accelerator). Paul speaks at tech conferences and is a Contributing Editor at HotTopics, the leading global C-suite community. He is a member of the Gartner Research Board non-executive directors’ forum. Paul has also published a groundbreaking military history book on Forts and Roman Strategy (Pen & Sword, 2022). He is a keen, although not very expert railway modeler.
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Paul Coby has since 2001 been successively the first Group CIO of British Airways, the John Lewis Partnership, Johnson Matthey and now Persimmon Homes. He is a non-executive board member of Metro Bank and has been a NED on the boards of Virgin Money and Pets at Home, chair of SITA (the international telecommunications and software solutions company) and an adviser to AND Digital (a digital accelerator). Paul speaks at tech conferences and is a Contributing Editor at HotTopics, the leading global C-suite community. He is a member of the Gartner Research Board non-executive directors’ forum. Paul has also published a groundbreaking military history book on Forts and Roman Strategy (Pen & Sword, 2022). He is a keen, although not very expert railway modeler.

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Persimmon Homes’s Website and LinkedIn:
Since 1972, Persimmon Homes has been creating vibrant, sustainable communities across Britain. As one of the UK’s largest home builders, the company completed over 9,000 new homes last year and employs more than 5,000 people. With 29 regional businesses and a range of in-house operations, Persimmon is committed to delivering quality at every stage. Recognised as a five-star builder by the Home Builders Federation and ranked among the top 100 apprenticeship providers, Persimmon focuses on building affordable homes, creating well-paid jobs, and supporting long-term community success.
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