London gets its first chief digital officer

London is getting its first ever Chief Digital Officer, the Mayor's office has announced today. Theo Blackwell, a former cabinet member at Camden Council, will take responsibility for helping London continue to be the technology powerhouse it has become over the past few years. Mr Blackwell will work closely with the Mayor's office, particularly the Smart London Board, to create a new "Smart London Plan" that looks to outline how the capital can benefit from embracing new technologies, with cybersecurity, open data and connectivity all at the forefront. He will also look to build collaboration across London’s boroughs when it comes to… [Continue Reading]