Chad Bond
Director of Strategy & Innovation, Zaizi An accomplished digital leader, experienced in driving digital and technology strategy, service delivery and transformation initiatives within the Government Relations, International and Private sector.
About This Expert
🔹 Chad Bond
Director of Strategy & Innovation
đź“Ť South East, UK
🧠Areas of Expertise
- Data & Decision Making
- Productivity & Innovation
- AI for Good
- Digital Government Strategy
- Service Transformation
đź“š Bio
Chad Bond is a highly accomplished and forward-thinking digital leader with over two decades of experience driving impactful technology and transformation initiatives across government, international, and private sectors. A former senior leader at the UK Government Digital Service (GDS) since 2014, Chad has led high-profile, customer-centric digital programmes that have directly benefited over 22 million citizens and delivered ÂŁ2.3 billion in savings for UK taxpayers.
Known for his hands-on approach to agile delivery and his ability to lead globally distributed teams, Chad has successfully designed, implemented, and optimised complex digital service ecosystems. He specialises in creating scalable, user-focused platforms that advance innovation, accelerate growth, and realise tangible public value.
His current focus lies in the strategic application of emerging technologies—particularly AI, GenAI, and business process automation—to transform services and drive digital productisation across complex environments like border control and public service delivery.
🛠️ Skills & Tools
- AI Productisation
- Business Process Automation
- Legacy System Remediation
- Generative AI & CoPilot
- Agentic Workflows
- Digital Service Lifecycle Delivery
- Agile Programme Management
🏛️ Sector Experience
- UK Central Government
- International Public Sector
- Cross-border Services
đź’Ľ Notable Projects
- UK Government Digital Service — Strategic transformation programmes impacting 22M citizens
- AI Proof of Concept for Border Operations — International award-winning initiative
- Achieved ÂŁ2.3 billion in taxpayer savings through digital service reform
🎤 Speaking & Workshops
- Digital Government Talks
- Innovation Day Workshops
- Transformation Day Sessions
- Discovery in a Day Facilitation
🗓️ Sessions offered:
- Online, Panel Participation, Keynotes, Executive Workshops
đź“– Publications & Media
- Modernising Legacy Applications in the Public Sector – Made Tech
- Active contributor on LinkedIn – Thought leadership and commentary
🏅 Recognition
- FCMI (Fellow, Chartered Management Institute)
- MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- Awarded for International Innovation in Public Sector AI Deployment
📬 Availability
âś… Available for:
- Strategic Advisory
- Executive Workshops
- Public Speaking
- Panel Moderation
📆 Flexible for online and hybrid engagements
🗣️ Testimonials & References
“Chad brings unmatched depth in government digital transformation. His leadership, especially in large-scale AI initiatives, has driven real value and inspired innovation across the public sector.”