London, United Kingdom Jun 14, 2025 – Servita, a globally recognized and award-winning transformation company, has named Matt Armstrong Barnes as the Director of its Global AI Practice. Servita is a trusted delivery partner for organizations undergoing significant transformations across sectors like healthcare, government, financial services, defense, and various enterprises.
Armstrong Barnes joins Servita from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where he held the position of Chief Technology Officer for AI & Data across the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, and Africa since 2017. Bringing over 25 years of technology leadership experience and a strong history of successful enterprise AI implementation, Armstrong Barnes will spearhead Servita’s global initiative to assist clients in developing and executing practical AI transformations.
According to Ryan Tabberner, CEO of Servita, “Matt’s appointment underscores our dedication to being a unique AI partner, one that prioritizes transformation, is obsessed with delivery, and is structured to mitigate risks and achieve results for our clients.” He added, “Matt provides the leadership and clarity needed to expand that commitment worldwide.”
Armstrong Barnes will head Servita’s global AI efforts, collaborating closely with expert delivery teams and regional leaders worldwide. His primary focus will be on integrating AI and data effectively into transformation programs, enabling organizations to accelerate progress with purpose, minimize risks, and cultivate internal capabilities throughout the process.
Armstrong Barnes stated, “AI possesses the potential to revolutionize organizations, but only when applied with intention, ethically, and with a relentless focus on outcomes.” He further added, “Servita’s philosophy of ‘delivery first, value always’ aligns perfectly with my vision of how AI should be approached. I am thrilled to contribute to shaping this next phase.”
This appointment occurs at a crucial juncture for Servita, as it leverages its expanding portfolio of successful AI and digital transformation projects already completed for clients and strengthens its global capabilities. Servita has a proven record of delivering extensive transformation and digital programs across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kenya, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand, often in high-stakes, high-value environments.
The company also oversees significant secure cloud infrastructures across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including environments that support major clients and Critical National Infrastructure for governments. With extensive data and enterprise architecture expertise, along with renowned capabilities in digital service design, delivery governance, and organizational transformation, Servita empowers clients to fully realize the business and human potential of AI.
Armstrong Barnes is a Chartered Engineer holding an MSc in Artificial Intelligence and a BSc in Computing Science. He is a Fellow of both the Institute of Engineering and Technology and the British Computer Society, a published author, and a technical reviewer for the International Conference on AI hosted by Cambridge University, specializing in Deep Learning and Large Language Models.
About Servita
Servita is an award-winning global transformation company and trusted delivery partner to organisations in healthcare, government, financial services, defence and enterprise sectors. Servita helps clients turn strategy into outcomes by designing, delivering and managing complex transformation programmes, spanning AI, digital innovation, enterprise technology and operational change. This includes the creation of novel technology solutions and the provision of scalable managed services. With a focus on execution, impact and sustainability, Servita combines deep expertise with innovation to drive lasting value.
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