ICS.AI Leadership Team

Meet Our Leadership Team

Proven leadership team with deep public sector and AI transformation expertise

ICS.AI is led by an experienced senior team with deep expertise across AI, public services, education, local government, healthcare, and high-growth technology. Together, they have taken ICS.AI from start-up to the UK's fastest-growing profitable AI company focused on the public sector.

Recognition

Public Sector Entrepreneur of the Year 2025

Leadership

One to Watch in the LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders

Market Position

UK's 23rd largest AI supplier to government, ahead of PwC and CGI

Their shared mission is clear: to help public sector organisations move from AI-curious to AI-native, delivering measurable savings, stronger services, and more inclusive outcomes for citizens, students and patients.

ics.ai senior leadership

Proven Leadership Team Driving UK Public Sector AI Transformation

Martin Neale

Chief Executive Officer

Visionary founder recognised as Public Sector Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, named in LDC Top 50 Ones to Watch. Leading ICS.AI’s rapid expansion, achieving recognition as the UK’s 23rd largest AI supplier to government.

Tim Irons

Chief Finance Officer

Deloitte-trained finance leader with 18+ years’ experience in private equity and high-growth tech firms, with strong expertise in audit, financial controls, and governance.

Neil Howell

Chief Operations Officer

Operational leader and founding member of ICS.AI, bringing a unique background spanning medicine (heart and lung surgery), academia, and consulting. He oversees delivery, governance, and evidence-based AI transformation across the organisation.

Dr. Crispin Bloomfield

Chief Education Solutions Officer

Former Microsoft education strategist with global experience at UNESCO and leading universities, spearheading AI innovation across the UK's higher and further education sectors.

Rahim Bayjou

Chief Technology Officer

Technology innovator with deep experience designing and scaling enterprise AI platforms. Leads ICS.AI’s product and engineering strategy, ensuring secure, governable, and high-performing solutions.

Fiona Watson

Chief Marketing Officer

Marketing leader with over 20 years’ experience driving brand, content, and growth strategy across technology, payments, and AI. Key driver in shaping ICS.AI’s positioning as one of the UK’s fastest-growing AI companies.

Dwayne Johnson

Chief Local Government Officer

Former council Chief Executive and sector veteran with 40 years’ experience, guiding AI adoption across UK local government to improve efficiency, resilience, and community outcomes.

Andrew Smith

Chief Customer Officer

Commercial leader experienced in Microsoft-aligned technology and AI solutions, driving sales growth, strategic partnerships, and customer adoption across ICS.AI’s portfolio.

Non-Executive Director

Seasoned public sector entrepreneur and former Leader of Basingstoke Council, with senior experience as Executive Member of the Wessex Health Authority. Provides strategic guidance on governance and public sector engagement.

Working Together To
Shape The Future Of Public Sector AI

Our leadership team brings diverse expertise and perspectives, but they are united by a shared commitment: to help the public sector organisations deliver better, fairer, and more efficient services through responsible AI, governable AI.

From local government and education to healthcare and national bodies, ICS.AI partners with organisations across the

UK to turn AI potential into real-world outcomes - guaranteed savings, improved user experiences, and more resilient public services.

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