Duncan Hardy

Chief Digital Officer

Supporting businesses to make the best use of technology

Duncan has over 20 years’ experience in senior IT leadership roles within both SMEs and FTSE 100 multinationals.

He built his expertise in a range of sectors including education, defence, manufacturing and professional services.

Duncan’s first-hand perspectives and specialist knowledge enable businesses to use technology in the most efficient and productive ways: benefiting their teams and clients alike. As an experienced Chief Digital Officer (CDO), and the leader of our IT consultancy service, his expert reviews cover:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital strategy
  • Change management
  • Governance development
  • Team leadership
  • Budgetary responsibility

Duncan is a registered Data Protection Officer, GDPR Practitioner, ISO27001 lead auditor and ISO27011 lead implementor.

Innovating and educating

Duncan joined BKL in 2019, becoming our first CDO. He led the launch of Microsoft Teams as BKL’s phone system, completing it in early 2020 ahead of the first lockdown.

Applying his expertise in cybersecurity, Duncan has implemented an Information Security Management System aligned to ISO27001. He has developed IT consultancy as a client service for businesses of all sizes.

Duncan also shares his expertise as a member of DFK International’s IT Committee, and as a speaker at technology conferences, collaborating with IT specialists at fellow professional services firms.

Watch Duncan discussing business intelligence and analytics

See Duncan chairing The Alternative Accountancy Strategic IT Conference 2024

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