THE ROYAL MINT
RICHARD HOBBS
TITLE : GROUP IT DIRECTOR COMPANY : THE ROYAL MINT INDUSTRY : CONSUMER GOODS LOCATION : CARDIFF
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations to support this groundbreaking journey . The aim , Hobbs explains , was for this technology to support that entire manufacturing process – from the minute the e-waste is sourced , all the way through to products reaching the consumer .
That includes being able to track e-waste loads as they come in , manage the process of removing component parts , identify them , and then move them into The Royal Mint ’ s business . Building an effective ERP system was therefore “ critical ”, but also served as a huge opportunity for the tech team .
“ There aren ’ t many opportunities to implement a greenfield ERP in an existing
EXECUTIVE BIO
Rich joined The Royal Mint in
January 2020 , bringing 20 years ’ experience from financial services , where he worked for Barclays Bank , Barclaycard , Lloyds Banking Group and Admiral Insurance . During his time , Rich has led his team to implement the technology strategy at The Royal Mint , driving forward its digital transformation , modernising cybersecurity and growing the IT function as The Royal Mint diversifies and expands its business .
Working closely with the executive board , Rich has led in driving a culture of technological innovation , enabling the delivery of The Royal Mint ’ s ambitious reinvention strategy .