Continuing with our Professional Services announcement series, today we will introduce Oz Parchment.
Following an external recruitment process, Oz has been appointed Director of iSolutions effective 1 August 2016, and will report directly to Professor Simon Cox, Chief Information Officer.
Oz has been interim Director of iSolutions since August 2015. Prior to that, Oz was Deputy Director of iSolutions and Director of Research Computing. Oz joined the University as a postdoctoral research fellow in the School of Chemistry before later joining the Computing Services.
Oz said:
“I feel very privileged to be appointed to this key role, at a time of such great opportunity for the University, and at a time where Information Technology is such a critical factor in enabling and advancing the ambitions of our University community. I would like extend my sincere thanks to the many colleagues around the University and within iSolutions, who have supported me in my interim role and I look forward to continuing to work closely and productively with Faculty and Professional Services colleagues into the future.”
Professor Simon Cox, Chief Information Officer, added:
“Oz brings a wealth of expertise and experience to this role and I look forward to working with him as we develop the University’s Information and IT strategy along with ensuring iSolutions works as a partner to Faculties and Professional Services to deliver on the University’s strategic ambitions.”