Alex Duncan has joined the global side of the British Heart Foundation and has earned the position of Chief Technology Officer.
Previously, at the British Heart Foundation, Alex worked as Chief Technology Officer since 2022, leading a team of over 350 people, focusing on how AI can enhance the impact of charity and mission.
Prior to joining the British Heart Foundation, he was CTO of Ambassador Theater Group and previously served as director of QVC for International Shopping Channel. She also headed online development at LastMinute.com and began her career as a software engineer.
Alex will be taking part in globally this September, becoming a member of the company's board of directors and reporting directly to group CEO Simon Pitts.
She oversees Global's 200-person powerful technology team, covering broadcast engineering, commercial and advertising technology, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, analytics and enterprise systems.
“We're looking forward to seeing you in the world,” said Simon Pitts, Group CEO of Global.
This is a globally important role, with technology, innovation and the construction of brilliant products being extremely important to our DNA. Alex brings more than 20 years of deep technical expertise, leadership and a true passion for media.
While she knows how to lead large, transformative projects, be extremely successful and build exciting products, the latest successful delivery of key organizational transformations at the British Heart Foundation demonstrates both leadership and vision.
“She's not a stranger to the audio, as she launched the arms for the UK streaming station Pulseradio 25 years ago. She's very excited to have Alex on board.”
Alex Duncan added: “We are pleased to be able to participate globally during these exciting times like these. The company is driving exciting innovations in both audio and outdoor media.
“This opportunity is a complete convergence of my early love for radio and my passion for using technology to promote meaningful change.
“I'm really looking forward to working with some amazing global teams when I'm taking part later this year.”
