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Many of our readers will know Lord Kulveer Ranger of Northwood (pictured) from his career spanning government and technology leadership. As the first British-born, turban-wearing Sikh to sit in the House of Lords and a key Science and Technology Committee member, Lord Ranger has consistently advocated for digital transformation in the UK.
Now, digital technology company Scrumconnect Consulting, which seeks to apply a data-first, user-focused approach when working with clients including the Home Office, HMCTS, DWP, and DfE, has announced that Lord Ranger has joined the company in a strategic advisory capacity, as it seeks to accelerate its growth trajectory.
Lord Ranger brings over 25 years of experience spanning government and private sector roles. His career includes serving as a senior executive at Atos, leading strategy and communications across Northern Europe, APAC, and India. During Boris Johnson's London mayoralty, Lord Ranger was instrumental in implementing several high-profile digital and infrastructure initiatives, including the London cycle hire scheme, Crossrail, the London 2012 Summer Olympics, and the Mayor of London's digital strategy.
Currently active in the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee and involved with All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Digital Money and Artificial Intelligence, Lord Ranger remains at the forefront of technology policy development in the UK. He brings a compelling vision of "digital society 2.0" - a future where technology is so deeply embedded in society that it transforms public services beyond basic digital interfaces to create intuitive, frictionless citizen experiences powered by AI, quantum computing, and enhanced cybersecurity. As Lord Ranger explained when we interviewed in late 2023 (see Interview with Lord Kulveer Ranger of Northwood: The convergence of politics and technology | TechMarketView), "We can stop saying digital because we're going to be a society that is technologically driven, and it will be entwined in everything we do."
In his new role, Lord Ranger will work closely with Scrumconnect's senior leadership to guide the company's next growth phase, providing strategic counsel across business development, marketing, and public affairs.
Scrumconnect has established itself as a delivery-focused consultancy supporting digital transformation across the public and private sectors. The Financial Times has previously showcased Scrumconnect as one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe, highlighting a revenue CAGR of 126.3% between 2019 and 2022. However, growth appears to have slowed. In the company’s financial year to 31st March 2024 (the last filed accounts), it reported revenues of £24.9m, up 7% compared to FY23.
Scrumconnect Consulting's husband and wife founders, Praveen Karadiguddi, CEO, and Shilpa Kaluit, CFO, will look to Lord Ranger to boost performance during what is a tumultuous time for the UK public sector market.
Posted by: Georgina O'Toole at 09:16
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