Darren Scates

Darren Scates has over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles in the technology and digital sectors. Darren is currently serving as the Chief Digital Data and Technology Officer at Metropolitan Police since September 2022. In this role, they oversee the development and delivery of technology initiatives for the UK's largest police service, providing technology to approximately 40,000 operational officers and staff.

Prior to their current position, Scates held the role of Director of Technology & CTO at Metropolitan Police from October 2016 to September 2022. In this role, they were responsible for driving technology-enabled digital policing across the organization, identifying appropriate technical solutions, and implementing business change initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and public service delivery.

Scates also has experience in other organizations, including serving as the Chairperson of the National Police Technology Council and as a Board Member of the Police Digital Service since June 2021. Before joining the Metropolitan Police, they served as a Techology Leader and CIO at the Department for Communities and Local Government from June 2011 to September 2016. During this time, they developed an IT strategy, implemented mission-critical capabilities, and achieved significant cost savings through competitive IT contracts.

Earlier in their career, Scates held leadership positions at Cafcass, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, Department for Constitutional Affairs, Lord Chancellor's Department, and Crown Prosecution Service, where they gained expertise in business transformation, IT systems, and program management.

Overall, Darren Scates has a strong track record of successfully leading and implementing technology initiatives in complex organizations, driving digital transformation, and delivering efficient and innovative solutions.

Darren Scates has not provided any specific education history, as no start or end years, school names, degrees, or fields of study are available. However, they have obtained a certification in Unconscious Bias from LinkedIn in 2020.