Paul Neale
About Paul Neale
Paul Neale is the Head of Technology Strategy and Architecture at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in technology strategy, having held various roles at companies such as John Lewis Partnership, Vodafone, and Salesforce, focusing on innovation and digital transformation.
Current Role at Legal & General
Paul Neale serves as the Head of Technology Strategy and Architecture at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the technology strategy and architectural direction of the organization. His focus includes driving innovation and transforming existing technology frameworks to support new business outcomes.
Previous Experience at John Lewis Partnership
Before joining Legal & General, Paul Neale worked at John Lewis Partnership as the Lead Enterprise Architect from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he played a key role in shaping the enterprise architecture to align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
Professional Background at Vodafone
Paul Neale has extensive experience at Vodafone, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Global CRM Solution Architect for one year from 2008 to 2009, and later served as Global Principal Enterprise Architect from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he was a Technical Architect from 2005 to 2008, contributing to various technology initiatives and enterprise solutions.
Education and Expertise
Paul Neale studied at the University of Sussex, where he earned a first-class BSc Hons in Physics with Astrophysics. His educational background supports his expertise in technology strategy, architecture, and innovation. He has a strong track record of leveraging technology to drive business transformation and support strategic growth.
Career Development at Salesforce
At Salesforce, Paul Neale held significant roles, including Director of Technical Transformation in Global Strategic Services from 2021 to 2023, and Senior Principal Success Architect from 2014 to 2016. His work involved leading technical transformations and enhancing customer success strategies within the organization.