Karl Hoods

Karl Hoods is Chief Digital and Information Officer at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for the UK federal government. BEIS drives economy-wide transformation—backing enterprise and long-term growth, generating cheaper, cleaner homegrown energy, and strengthening the UK’s science leadership. Based in London, Karl leads BEIS digital, data, and technology initiatives, delivering core solutions and digital products that support the wider public sector and business community.