David Thomas
About David Thomas
David Thomas serves as the Director of IT EMEA at King & Spalding, where he has worked since 2022. With over two decades of experience in technology transformations, he specializes in aligning technology strategies with business objectives and ensuring compliance with global regulations.
Work at King & Spalding
David Thomas has been serving as the Director of IT EMEA at King & Spalding since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the firm's technology infrastructure and ensuring alignment with business objectives. His responsibilities include overseeing IT operations across the EMEA region and implementing strategies that optimize processes and improve operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in IT Leadership
Prior to his current position, David Thomas held several key roles in IT leadership. He worked at Stevens & Bolton LLP as Head of IT from 2008 to 2022, where he led technology initiatives for 14 years. Before that, he was the Global IT Director at IMG from 2001 to 2003 and served as Head of IT at Sackers LLP from 2003 to 2008. His extensive experience spans over two decades in various IT roles.
Education and Expertise
David Thomas studied Information Technology at Cape Peninsula University of Technology from 1995 to 1996. He possesses expertise in simplifying technology and enhancing operational efficiency across organizations. His skill set includes vendor management, technology compliance with global regulations, and aligning cloud and SaaS strategies with business objectives.
Technology Transformation and Sustainability Focus
David Thomas has over two decades of experience leading technology transformations with a focus on sustainability and renewability. He specializes in optimizing processes to gain competitive advantages and has a strong background in managing technology compliance, including GDPR and data protection regulations.