ISS UK & Ireland Appoints Leanne Lynch To Drive Technology Strategy As Chief Information Officer

Leanne Lynch, new Chief Information Officer at ISS UK & Ireland ISS UK & Ireland (ISS UK&I) today announces the appointment of Leanne Lynch as Chief Information Officer, who will assume the role on 12th September 2023. The appointment follows a rigorous search process, which focused on identifying a candidate with the strong skills and experience needed to deliver ISS’s ambition to be the technology leader in the industry and to drive Group CIDO Markus Sontheimer’s global technology strategy in the UK and Ireland.

As Chief Information Officer, Leanne will have a remit to deliver technology solutions that support, connect and protect ISS, its people and clients. This will include delivering best‑in‑class tools to support the more than 30,000 colleagues that work across the UK&I region, aiding better communication with front‑line employees, and enabling higher productivity and efficiency across the business. And, with significant experience in cyber defence — most recently at London Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport — Leanne will ensure that security remains at the top of the business agenda to safeguard both ISS and its clients.

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Furthermore, Leanne brings a wealth of expertise from a wide range of industries, which will be key in supporting ISS’s journey to be the leading data‑led provider of integrated facilities services (IFS). This will include the development of innovative solutions designed to improve workplace performance and FM service provision, as well as providing clients with insights about their buildings, estates and user behaviours — ultimately enabling ISS to work more closely with clients to design workplaces that meet the needs of their business and people.