Digital Planning has appointed its first Chief Operating Officer as it continues development of its proprietary AI resource allocation system.
Tony Kearins brings more than 35 years of professional experience of IT systems across finance, health, and local and central government.
Tony’s career started in 1989, working for Government on educational projects and then the RNIB on integration of technology for visually impaired users.
After moving into the Programmes and Governance space in the late 1990s, Tony has since operated in C-suite programme management roles.
His work has spanned sectors, with projects delivered for top-tier UK law firms and banks, strategic digital programmes in the nuclear industry.
He also worked for global toy manufacturer Mattel on one of the first global VoIP systems.
In addition, Tony has acted as a consultant to an East Midlands primary care trust and a leading fin-tech firm. He said:
“Digital Planning has a fantastic group of creative individuals and it’s great to be coming back into the operations space.
“I’m looking forward to getting started with the team in delivering the next gen AI model that they have been developing over recent years.
“That emerging system is just one of several opportunities Digital Planning has to provide clear value-add services to its expanding client base.
“This is a dynamic, ambitious company and it’s great to be able to apply my experience in helping the team on their journey.”
Digital Planning uses cutting edge AI and machine learning technology to provide optimal and contextually-aware resource management and scheduling.
It offers a solution for any organisation looking to get the right person, in the right place, with the right assets, at the right time.
Several years in the making, the IP of its emerging agentic AI system is entirely owned by Digital Planning.
Digital Planning co-founder James Ferraby said:
“Tony has a huge amount of experience and knowledge of leading the day-to-day operations of big IT projects.
“That is going to be invaluable to Digital Planning as we implement our strategic vision over the next 12 months.
“Tony’s operational leadership will also ensure our other functions and workflows stay efficient, productive, and client-focussed as we enter what is going to be an exciting phase of the company’s growth.”
