William Hewish

Part of the IT Leaders 100 - a list of the most influential IT leaders in the UK in 2024.

William Hewish is the CIO at Pets at Home, where he focuses on enhancing customer experience through innovative IT solutions.

Prior to this, William was the CIO at United Utilities, where he spent several years driving technological and business transformations. His extensive experience includes senior IT roles in various blue-chip companies, including CTO at Severn Trent Water and CIO at London Scottish Bank, where he led significant business model changes driven by acquisitions, divestments and joint ventures.

William has also held positions such as CTO at Severn Trent Water and CIO at London Scottish Bank. His career spans roles in companies of all sizes, from start-ups to FTSE 100 firms, particularly within regulated, commercial sectors. William's leadership in IT has been marked by his ability to drive change and adapt to industry-wide structural shifts.