UKtech50 2016 - The most influential people in UK IT

Liam Maxwell is the National Technology Adviser for HM Government; promoting and supporting the digital and technology industry in the UK and internationally. Maxwell’s role links the cross-government drive to improve government technology with DCMS’ work to grow the digital sector, to support emerging technologies and create the environment for digital enterprises to flourish.  Previously, Liam was Chief Technology Officer for the Government from 2012-16, working in the Government Digital Service. The changes to technology that his team introduced across the government helped to save £3.5bn in the last four years of the 2010 parliament.