Alanna Johnson
About Alanna Johnson
Alanna Johnson serves as the Chief of Staff for Technology Hosting Services at UBS, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in technology management and a strong focus on client collaboration, she has held various leadership roles at UBS and other financial institutions over her career.
Current Role at UBS
Alanna Johnson currently serves as the Chief of Staff for Technology Hosting Services at UBS. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the technology hosting division. Her role involves overseeing various initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery and optimizing technology resources.
Previous Experience at UBS
Alanna Johnson has extensive experience at UBS, having worked in various roles from 2011 to 2021. She served as the UAT Migration Lead for the London Campus Programme and UK GT BOM for one year, followed by a tenure as IT Chief of Staff for another year. Additionally, she held the position of Risk, Service and Product Manager as an Executive Director from 2018 to 2021, and worked as a Business Operating Manager - Director in two separate capacities from 2014 to 2017.
Background in Banking and Technology
Alanna Johnson has a solid background in banking and technology, having worked at institutions such as Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group. At Bank of Scotland, she was an IT Business Manager and Technology Programme Manager from 2007 to 2009. Later, she served as a Technology Business Partner at Lloyds Banking Group for one year. Her career spans over two decades in technology management within the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Alanna Johnson studied Business Management, which laid the foundation for her career in technology and management. She specializes in technology planning and cost control, particularly within the UK Technology Regulatory and Governance sector. Her expertise also includes workspace and workforce management, focusing on client collaboration and the delivery of IT solutions.
Leadership Style
Alanna Johnson is recognized for her resilient, practical, and pragmatic approach to leadership. She emphasizes effective collaboration and problem-solving within her teams, aiming to deliver efficient and innovative IT solutions that meet client needs.