Mike Hobday recently joined AntWorks, to lead its Integrated Automation Platform business in Europe. Responsible for sales strategy, client acquisition and relationships across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. Prior to joining AntWorks Mike led IBM’ Automation in Europe. The practice focussed on supporting enterprise clients in transformation to Industry 4.0, from analogue to digital, eliminating un-necessary human intervention in processes where it fails to deliver value to customers or to protect business. Our aim is to automate routine and allow workers in the 21st Century to focus on doing the work they really want to do.
Disciplines include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data and Advanced Analytics; automation solutions including Robotic Process Automation, new leading solutions to exploit the potential of “Internet of Things” and Blockchain technologies.While no single technology transforms the workplace in combination these technologies herald a new digital workforce alongside a new generation of jobs and roles where colleagues are supported by AI tools and smart robotics.
Previously in IBM Mike has led the UK Banking Practice and was formerly Financial Services Leader in Asia Pacific. He has advised Banking and FS clients globally on cognitive automation and has been Global Lead Account Partner for clients including Barclays, Maybank and ABN AMRO. Prior to joining IBM Mike enjoyed an early formative career at Barclays, ultimately leading Operational Strategy for Retail and Commercial Banking, joined PwC as a Director in their Banking Strategy Practice, later Prudential as Transformation Director and immediately prior to joining IBM was Chief Executive of Atos Consulting UK, Americas and Asia Pacific and Board member of Atos UK.
Married with two grown children (TV Producer and a start-up entrepreneur), Mike is an enthusiastic follower and collector of the works of Elvis Costello.
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