Farooq is a seasoned executive with 30+ years of experience leading large-scale business and technology transformations. As part of Oracle Services’ executive leadership team, he has global responsibility for delivering services across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Multicloud solutions with Microsoft, Google, and AWS.
Previously at BT, he served as Chief Information Officer, Group Services, leading global digital transformation and contributing to major UK programmes including London 2012 and the NHS IT initiative. He has also held a range of civic and non-executive roles, including Chair of the University of Sunderland, and was appointed High Sheriff (2021/22) and Deputy Lieutenant of Tyne & Wear.
Farooq has also been a Non-Executive Director at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust since April 2026.