Nixon Hire Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 24 April 2025 - John Whitlow joins Nixon Hire to drive data and AI-powered digital transformation strategy Nixon Hire, a solution-based expert in sustainable sites, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Whitlow as Chief Information Officer (CIO). John will also join the Nixon Hire main Board, reflecting thecritical role that technology will play in the company’s long-term growth strategy. Having worked with Nixon Hire as a consultant since June 2022, John will lead the next phase of NixonHire’s multi-million-pound digital transformation, embedding data capture, analysis and insights alongside AI at the core of the business to elevate Nixon Hire’s customer experience, enhance efficiency and driveprofitability. With over 25 years of IT, business leadership and consultancy experience across public and privateorganisations, John’s expertise includes leading major infrastructure and application transformations which optimise IT and business operations for efficiency to deliver sustainable change and revenue growth. John’s previous experience covers positions across financial services, legal, higher education, andhealthcare. This includes a role at Barclays, where he implemented a new IT platform that achieved productivity savings of 70% and £10m over three years. Prior to this, John also streamlined post-merger IT operations at HBOS. As Nixon Hire advances its digital transformation, customers can expect a smarter, more seamless experience with greater accountability, measurability and stronger results. Data and AI will ultimately enhance every touchpoint, from app and browser interactions to real-time predictive site and equipment analytics – backed by expert support to help customers maximise site efficiency, sustainability, and performance. Internally, IT innovation will make Nixon Hire more connected, agile and efficient – ensuring smoother operations and faster, data-driven decision-making across the Depot network. Increased automation through AI will simplify routine tasks, allowing team members to focus on higher-value work, collaborate more effectively, and ultimately deliver better service to customers. To support the transformation, Nixon Hire is investing heavily in technology infrastructure and strengthening its IT team with new appointments. |
Graham Nixon, CEO of Nixon Hire, commented:
“I am delighted to announce John as our latest game-changing senior appointment to Nixon Hire. As a consultant, John has already played a pivotal role in shaping our digital strategy, and we are thrilled to have him on board in a permanent capacity to drive the delivery of it, elevating our customer experience and enhancing our operational capability.
“With a focus on developing sustainable and innovative products and services for our customers, Nixon Hire has made significant strides forward in recent years. We’re building a smarter, faster, and more intuitive experience with the goal of setting a new benchmark for the industry, and I am confident John and his team will help us achieve that.”
John Whitlow, Chief Information Officer, said:
“The industry is evolving rapidly, creating a major opportunity for an ambitious, fast-moving business like Nixon Hire to set the standard in digital transformation. Having worked closely with the team for the past couple of years, I have seen firsthand the drive and determination to embrace change, push boundaries and continually improve both customer experience and operational efficiency.
“By harnessing AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making, we are positioning ourselves to lead the way. With the right vision, strategy and team in place, I’m excited to play a key role in the next stage of Nixon Hire’s journey and am committed to ensuring we stay at the forefront of innovation.”