Mike Cadden takes on Interim Chief Technology Officer role at charitable organisation Marie Curie

Mike Cadden will next week join Marie Curie as Interim Chief Technology Officer.

In a LinkedIn post, he said: “The more eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed that the "open to work" banner has gone. I can now announce that as of Monday, 11th September, I will be joining CEO Matthew Reed and his amazing leadership team at Marie Curie as Interim Chief Technology Officer.”

He added: “As I'm sure everyone will be aware, this is an amazing organisation that does such important work in palliative care, where technology plays a key role in supporting their critical services and as such Marie Curie's mission means so much to me personally, so whilst this is a slight deviation for me, I'm so excited and honoured to be taking up this critical role.”

Marie Curie has an online shop as well as high street stores across the UK.

Cadden’s CV includes stints as Technology and Business Transformation Director at Start-Rite Shoes, IT Director (Sales, Marketing and Customer Services) at Office Depot, and Group IT Director at VIA Outlets.

He is also a member of the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel, alongside:

Peter Waugh, Director, International Digital (EMEA, LAC & AP), Starbucks

Carole Kingsbury, Former Director of IT, Ted Baker

Christine Russo, Industry Analyst and Retail Influencer

Paula Bobbett, Chief Digital Officer, Boots

Sarah Curran, Founder & Chief Menopause Officer, Just Hotter

Warren Richmond, Founder and CEO, Situ LIve

Scott Thompson, Editor and Founder, Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Toby Pickard, Global Insight Leader, IGD

Matt Taylor, Technology Transformation Leader at EY, Retail and Consumer Products

Simon Curtis, Chief Commercial Officer, PMC

Amodini Chhabra, Investor, Compass Digital Ventures

Gary Newbury, Supply Chain Advisor and Delivery Executive

Nadine Neatrour, Marketing Director, Selfridges 

David Polinchock, Co-Founder/President, Unified Brand Experience Lab

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RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, says: “Innovation and technology play a critical role in the success of the retail sector, so it is great to recognise standout examples through our awards.”

“Thanks to all those who entered the 2022 event. We received a record number of submissions and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.”

“I’m excited to launch the fifth edition of the awards. The 2023 event will be the biggest and best yet.”