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UKtech50 2018: The 50 most influential people in UK IT

Computer Weekly has announced the ninth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT – the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the role of technology in the UK economy.

Our aim was to identify the 50 most influential leaders in UK IT. An expert judging panel representing every aspect of the IT profession helped decide the results, along with a reader vote, to determine who holds the most influence over the future of the UK tech sector in 2019 – and the future of IT professionals across the country. 

Inside is the list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT for 2019.

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