Dylan Thomas
About Dylan Thomas
Dylan Thomas serves as the Global Head of Programme Management & PMO at Gresham Tech, where he has led the training and transformation of AGILE and ITIL operating models across 35 countries. With extensive experience in program management and technology, he has held various leadership roles at notable financial institutions and technology companies.
Work at Gresham Tech
Dylan Thomas has served as the Global Head of Programme Management & PMO at Gresham Tech since 2019. In this role, he has been instrumental in enhancing the Gresham Training Academy Cloud platform and services. He leads initiatives that focus on innovative technology programs, including Cloud computing, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Digital business. His responsibilities include engaging with the Executive Committee to drive change management and improve organizational efficiency.
Previous Experience at BNP Paribas
Dylan Thomas held multiple roles at BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking from 2006 to 2015. He served as Head of IT Service Management from 2006 to 2009, followed by Head of CIB Global IT Performance, Processes & Controls from 2011 to 2013. He was also the Head of Global Program Management from 2013 to 2015. During his tenure, he managed a budget of £300M for projects and application development, overseeing teams of up to 30 direct reports.
Career at Other Organizations
Before joining Gresham Tech, Dylan Thomas worked at several notable organizations. He was a Program Director at Thomson Reuters from 2017 to 2018 and served as Head of Group Programme Management & PMO at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) from 2015 to 2017. He also worked at TRAKAI as Programme Director from 2017 to 2019 and held various positions at IBM and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise earlier in his career.
Training and Transformation Initiatives
Dylan Thomas led the training and transformation of AGILE and ITIL Target Operating Models across 35 countries, impacting 6000 staff to enhance speed-to-market. His focus on training and transformation initiatives has contributed to improving operational efficiency and aligning organizational practices with industry standards.
Industry Engagement and Expertise
Dylan Thomas is an industry speaker on topics related to regulatory and sustainability challenges in innovative and disruptive technology. He regularly collaborates cross-departmentally and externally to mitigate strategic portfolio board risks and align priorities, showcasing his expertise in program management and organizational strategy.