Damon Impett SUPPLY CHAIN
UK Group Head of IT challenges with a cruise ship is the fuel we burn , so being able to be more intelligent with utilities , such as air conditioning is a really important issue . If we can look to use software , to connect customers with their rooms and control air conditioning , lighting and other services , that ’ s going to really help us reduce our footprint . Any ships we go on to invest in will likely have those capabilities .”
Damon Impett was appointed UK Group Head of IT on 1st June 2013 .
Impett joined Fred Olsen Ltd as the only Computer Projects Manager in 1999 and started to encourage the notion of ‘ business solution ’ design and development , probably now better recognised as digital transformation . In 2010 promoted to Business Solutions Manager , he managed a small team of solutions development specialists , nurturing growth and innovation through an ‘ anything is possible ’ approach . Impett is a strong believer in identifying potential talent that fits the role / team , rather than obsessing over qualifications , preferring to focus on cultivating , training and mentoring to get the very best from individuals .
From 2013 , Impett has overseen a complete overhaul of the UK systems at Fred . Olsen from the network foundation through to the communications backbone and legacy business applications . In the fast-paced world of IT this work is an ever evolving process and is a challenge Impett and the team at Fred . Olsen thrive to excel in . www . fredolsen . co . uk 79