Graham Noakes
About Graham Noakes
Graham Noakes serves as the Head of Business Change and Infrastructure at Societe Generale Equipment Finance, bringing over 20 years of IT experience and a proven track record in leading business change initiatives and infrastructure projects.
Work at Societe Generale
Graham Noakes serves as the Head of Business Change and Infrastructure at Societe Generale Equipment Finance - SGEF. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization from Richmond, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he leads business change initiatives and infrastructure projects, leveraging his extensive experience in IT and project management.
Professional Experience
Graham Noakes has over 20 years of experience in IT, having worked in various roles across multiple sectors. Prior to his current position, he held several project management roles, including Technical Project/Portfolio Manager at Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC from 2018 to 2021, and IT&S Programme Manager at The Francis Crick Institute from 2017 to 2018. His career also includes positions at SThree plc, SPIKA, Diageo, Sterling Insurance Group, Kingston University, and Wolters Kluwer.
Education and Expertise
Graham Noakes studied at Hollyfield, where he developed foundational skills that would support his career in IT and project management. He possesses strong planning, communication, influencing, and negotiating skills, which enable effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. His expertise encompasses IT infrastructure and full life cycle software deployment.
Background
Graham Noakes began his career in IT as a Desktop Support Engineer at Surrey County Council, where he worked from 1998 to 2004. Over the years, he transitioned into project management roles, gaining experience in various organizations and sectors. His diverse background has equipped him with the ability to lead and motivate teams while maintaining a focus on project objectives.
Achievements
Graham Noakes is recognized for his proven track record in successfully leading business change initiatives and infrastructure projects. He is known for building strong working relationships and maintaining project focus while managing diverse teams. His contributions have been instrumental in the organizations he has worked with, particularly in enhancing their IT capabilities.