Dr Graham Spittle

Graham is Dean of Innovation at the University of Edinburgh.

Graham was appointed as IBM’s Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Software Group in January 2010, having joined IBM in 1985. Previously he held several senior executive positions within IBM: Vice President, Software UKI (UK & Ireland); Vice President, Worldwide Integration Development; Director of the IBM Hursley Laboratory in the United Kingdom, and Director of MQ Development.

Graham has maintained a deep interest in the application of advanced technologies to medicine and health throughout his career. He co-founded Health Data Research UK in 2017, where he served as Chair for 7 years.

In 2008, Graham was recognised for his services to industry by being appointed as a Commander of the British Empire (CBE). He also served on the Prime Ministers Council for Science and Technology for 7 years.