Steven Blundell is Head of Partnering and Adoption at Durham University, serving as the strategic interface between IT and the wider organisation—shaping technology strategy, championing user needs, and driving innovative, business-aligned solutions.

Previously, Steven delivered award-winning IT service improvements in the NHS, including the implementation of innovative reporting and theatre management solutions that drove major efficiency gains and patient safety. Recognised as Best of Health IT/Systems Manager of the Year, he has a proven record of delivering complex projects, influencing at all levels, and ensuring technology investments deliver real business value.