Julian Burnett

Julian joined as Head of  IT Strategy & Architecture in June 2012, a new role in John Lewis focused on the development of a strategic IT planning and architecture capability to support delivery of IT for “A Retail Revolution”, John Lewis’ business growth strategy. On his move, Julian said “It is a privilege to work for John Lewis, one of the UK’s pre-eminent omni-channel retail businesses, whose success and partnership culture go hand in hand. I’m excited by the opportunities that information technology creates in retail and really look forward to helping deliver the IT that Partners and customers need”. Julian also has accountability for Business Process Architecture and Information Security. Julian joined from Sainsbury’s where he was Chief Technology Officer and Head of Technology Planning. Before joining Sainsbury’s Julian had a successful career in business and IT consultancy, leading business technology practices for both CSC and Cap Gemini providing professional advice and support in the development and delivery of business transformation, IT strategy and enterprise architecture to clients across a range of market sectors.