http://www.wcit.org.uk The Information Technologists' Company(WCIT) is the 100th Livery Company of the City of London. Our members are all senior IT professionals who have joined the Company in order to give something back to the IT sector and the wider community. We have a significant charitable and educational programme which uses the expertise, resources and networks of our members, and we are also involved in a range of activities to promote the Information Technology profession. http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/topbanner.gif http://www.wcit.org.uk Copyright 2006, FOCUS BUSINESS en Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT Jo has been in the IT Industry since 1966 when she joined Mars Inc as a trainee programmer. Her career developed with appointments as a Systems Analyst at Aspro Nicholas and a Consultant at CMG Ltd. Following the birth of her first child in 1976, Jo joined F International (FI), a company founded by Dame Stephanie Shirley, a Past Master of The Information Technologists. The company grew rapidly and after a number of acquisitions rebranded to Xansa plc. During her career there Jo held many positions including Sales and Marketing Director and Chief Operating Officer. She was appointed to the Board in 1991 and became Group Managing Director in 2000. Jo “retired” from Xansa in 2003 to follow a “portfolio career” – a mixture of fee earning and not-for-profit activities. Since leaving Xansa she has held a number of non-executive director positions with companies such as THUS plc, Synstar plc, London Bridge Software Holdings, Cornwell Management Consultants and @UK plc. She is currently a non-executive director of RM plc. In addition she is Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University of Hertfordshire, Chairman of the UK charity Help the Aged and Chairman of the Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted. Jo joined the Information Technologists in October 1996 and became a Liveryman in April 1999. She has served on a number of committees, chairing the Education and Training Committee, the Charitable Development Committee and the Membership Committee. She is a fellow of the British Computer Society, a Chartered Engineer and a Charted IT Professional. She is married to Michael (who was also in the IT industry) and lives in Hertfordshire. They have two grown up children, a son, who is married with two sons, and a daughter. In 2008 Jo was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Hertfordshire. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/joconnell.mov http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/joconnell.mov We talked to Martin about his interest and involvement in the Company and his role as Chair of the Arts Panel. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:30:00 GMT http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/martinblack.mov http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/martinblack.mov We talked to Jean about her interest and involvement in the Company and her role as Chair of the IT Accessibility Panel. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:30:00 GMT http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/jeanirvine.mov http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/jeanirvine.mov We talked to Andrew about his reasons for joining the Company and his role as Chair of the IT4C Charity Panel. Andrew is CEO of Denver Technologies. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:35:00 GMT http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/andrewhubbard.mov http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/andrewhubbard.mov November 2008 update Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:30:00 GMT http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/michaelgrant.mov http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/michaelgrant.mov The Information Technologists' Company is the 100th London Livery Company. Liveries have almost 1000 years of history. This video is the membership update for March 2007 from, Colin Knight (2006/2007). Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/davidmorriss2.mov http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/davidmorriss2.mov tChurch associated with The Information Technologists' Company. A guided tour by the Reverend Martin Dudley, Rector of the Priory Church, the oldest standing church in London. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/podcast/video/Focus/church.mov http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/podcast/video/Focus/church.mov The Information Technologists' Company is the 100th London Livery Company. Liveries have almost 1000 years of history. This video is the membership update for March 2007 from, Colin Knight (2006/2007). Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/colin01.mov http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/video/colin01.mov c The Information Technologists' Company is the 100th London Livery Company. Liveries have almost 1000 years of history. The recently-elected Master, Colin Knight (2006/2007), talks about his personal and career background as well as his personal motivation and rewards as a member of the Company. He also talks about his role in ensuring delivery of the next phase of the Five Year Plan - Agenda 2010. Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/audio/WCIT_agenda2010.mp3 http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/audio/WCIT_agenda2010.mp3 Michael Grant, Clerk and CEO of the Information Technologists' Company, explains the origins and roles of Livery Companies, their history over more than 1000 years, the history of the Company itself (rather less than 1000 years!), and what charitable work they support and champion. Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:00:00 GMT http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/audio/grant.mp3 http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/wcit/audio/grant.mp3