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Nominated | South Wales Awards

Michael O'Callaghan

Global Head of IT at Siderise Group

Port Talbot Construction Team of 201-500
  • Business Innovator of the Year Award
  • Director of the Year Award
  • Iconic Content Creator (YouTube)
  • IT Director of the Year Award
  • Technology Leader of the Year Award

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In Michael's own words

Group IT Manager | Siderise Six Sigma Black Belt | Digital Transformation | Strategy, Delivery & People Development Making Technology Work Better for People At Siderise, I lead the IT function with a focus on strategy, delivery, and real-world impact. My aim is simple: use technology to make life easier, more efficient, and more connected – for every team in the business. Built Around People, Driven by Data My team and I create smart, scalable tools that help people work smarter – not harder. Whether it's automating processes, building dashboards, or streamlining systems, we make sure our solutions actually work for the people using them. Strategy-Led, Delivery-Focused I set the strategy for the IT function at Siderise, working closely with the IT Director to shape the roadmap and build a realistic, value-driven budget. From early planning to hands-on delivery, I make sure our projects align with business goals, create real impact, and move the organisation forward. Leading with Purpose I’m proud to leagh-performing, curious, and collaborative team. I believe in transformational leadership – helping people grow, solve problems together, and do their best work in a culture that encourages innovation and ownership. Always Improving Technology moves fast – and so do we. From AI to automation and better self-service, we’re constantly evolving how IT supports the business. For us, IT isn’t just about fixing things – it’s about moving the busin

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Michael's road to the ceremony

  1. Nominated

    Nominated on 5 October 2026

  2. People's Choice vote

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  3. Shortlist announced

    The judges choose the finalists

  4. The awards ceremony

    Thursday, 29 October 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff CF11 8AZ, United Kingdom

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