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Rider Levett Bucknall UK<\/a> has appointed Matt Sharp as its first-ever chief digital officer to lead the company\u2019s digital transformation strategy<\/h2>\n

As chief digital officer, Matt Sharp will lead RLB UK\u2019s digital transformation<\/a> strategy as part of the company\u2019s ambitious ten-year growth plans outlined in November 2019.<\/p>\n

Sharp joins with a wealth of digital expertise gained in a number of roles where he has led digital transformation teams within organisations including \u2013 Marks and Spencer, Westfield, AECOM and Sovereign Housing Association.<\/p>\n

Andrew Reynolds, chief executive at RLB UK, said: \u201cA key priority for RLB UK is the focused development of our digital capability and transformation to provide better outcomes for our clients and industry as we build for the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted to welcome Matt Sharp to the team as our first chief digital officer. The combination of Matt\u2019s digital capabilities and his industry relationships and insight will be an enormous asset as we drive the delivery of our digital strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matt Sharp added: \u201cJoining RLB UK as its first chief digital officer at such an interesting time in the industry\u2019s technical transformation is very exciting.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am really looking forward to working with the team to further develop our digital capabilities and optimising technical solutions for our clients as well as contributing to wider industry collaboration and debate in this fast moving and vital area.\u201d<\/p>\n

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