Brian Henderson

Brian is an award-winning professional with an career spanning nearly over 35 years in Higher Education (HE), Further Education (FE) and the Public Sector. With an MBA from Strathclyde University and a Fellowship with the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), Brian has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and management skills across a wide range of technical and service disciplines.

Brian was CIO at the University of Aberdeen for 6 years, until June 2024. His expertise in team management and strategic planning has earned him recognition in the industry, culminating in being awarded the prestigious UCISA Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Year for 2024/2025 and, under his leadership, the IT Directorate at the University of Aberdeen was voted best IT Support in the United Kingdom universities in the National Student Survey of 2023/24.

Having previously been Chair of Hefestis for 6 years, and a Board member of Inverness College, Brian formally took up the role of Hefestis CEO in August 2024, with objectives related to company resilience and growth, including working with commercial partners.

With a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence, as HEFESTIS CEO, Brian continues to support and drive innovation for the Education and Public sectors.