Jon Egley

A Digital Technology consultant who is passionate about helping enterprises and individuals recognise the potential of digital solutions. Drawing on over 30 years’ experience of working with digital technology across multiple industries including Manufacturing, Engineering, Oil, Gas & Mining, Retail, Visitor Economy and the Public Sector. I have a track record of supporting organisations to establish more productive ways of working, realizing measurable benefits and impacts. I have extensive knowledge of delivering European Regional Development Funded (ERDF) Digital Growth/Transformation Programmes, across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and South Yorkshire. Experience of managing teams of Digital Advisers, Event and Engagement Officers, Contract and Audit Managers and Consultant Trainers, I provide programme development, project management, consultancy, mentoring and training. Working closely with a number of Universities, DCMS, Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), Local Authorities, and other business support organisations.

An extensive background in manufacturing engineering that has encompassed a broad range of digital technology solutions and innovation.  A business growth specialist, supporting businesses to achieve aims and objectives through the introduction and implementation of appropriate digital technologies.  

A Prince2 practitioner, with extensive experience of project management, supporting teams of digital consultants, events and engagement officers and contract and audit managers. 

Responsible for the development and delivery of a range of digital themed events, including conferences, workshops, training courses and awareness-raising seminars. I represent the D2N2 Growth Hub at a regional and national level in areas of digital transformation and sit on the UK5G LEPs & SMEs working group.

I have developed solid systems analysis and design practices and provide digital consultancy services underpinned by ILM level 5 in leadership and management, SFEDI / ILM Level 5 Diploma in Business Support and 30 years of practical experience.

Current activities included the planning and delivery of a range of Digital business support programmes, delivered across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire.

I compliment the existing business support services provided by other Business support-based organisations and Local Authorities across the East Midlands, including Universities, Department for International Trade (DIT), Princes Trust and Destination Management Partnerships.  I pride myself on delivering a completely impartial and independent digital support service, I work with Business “start-ups” through to multi-national organisations.