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London Connects 2008

Calum Macleod, Director, London Local Public Services, Capgemini will be debating with leading chief executives from local London councils on how to push the shared services debate forward.

16 April 2008

Click here to learn more about our services within Government & Public SectorLondon Connects 2008 is your chance to see the potential impact that technology enabled public services can have on the city of London. With efficiency and ‘green’ issues at the top of the agenda this year’s event promises to get to the heart of these issues and provide the practical advice you need to improve the services you offer.

Over the past eight years, delegates from across London’s public service agencies and voluntary organisations have come together to share knowledge and experience and to hear the latest updates in policy and best practice from leading figures in the delivery of London’s services.

Rising to the challenge of local public service provisionCalum will be speaking on a panel, which includes chief executives from local London councils will discuss on as London develops more sophisticated strategic partnership, are they meeting local area priorities. The panel will also look at:

  • How will they help councils and their partners deliver their 3% efficiency savings?
  • What can we expect in terms of innovation and workforce reform?
  • What lessons have we learnt to date about local service transformation?

Calum Macleod is Capgemini’s Director for London Local Public Services. Calum has more than 10 years experience in consulting. He has led a wide range of advisory and delivery projects within Local Authorities and for the CLG and worked for most major Central Government departments, including DWP, NHS, MOD and OGC. Calum is a supply chain and procurement specialist, with deep experience in leading projects focused on improving efficiency and value for money. Prior to becoming a consultant Calum spent ten years working for Land Rover across most areas of the supply chain and procurement. He also has experience in Finance, Manufacturing and the Defence industry.

Click here to download Transformation Spring 2008Calum recently hosted a roundtable with five CIOs from leading councils in London and the South-East about the major issues facing IT over the next three years. The full transcript appears in Transformation Spring 2008, quarterly publication aimed at promoting new thinking in the public sector.