AND Digital has appointed James Locker (pictured above) as its new Chief of Client Partnerships for the Yorkshire region, a strategic role aimed at deepening relationships with existing clients while cultivating new opportunities across one of the UK’s fastest-growing digital hubs.

Locker brings a wealth of experience in technology and consulting, with a particular focus on the Yorkshire market and the North East more broadly. Since joining AND in 2018, he has held several key roles including Head of Delivery and Service, and more recently, he has been responsible for the development of AND’s strategic clients.

As Chief of Client Partnerships for Yorkshire, Locker will be responsible for enhancing existing customer partnerships while identifying new opportunities for growth. He will work to align AND’s deep technical capabilities with the specific needs of Yorkshire-based organisations, ensuring tailored and impactful solutions.

Additionally, Locker will champion the region as a centre of digital excellence, both within AND Digital and across the broader business community.

Commenting on his appointment, James Locker said: “I’m incredibly passionate about the North and believe strongly in creating meaningful work and opportunities that encourage people to grow their careers here. There is so much potential in the north of our country– from the talent to the tech community – and I’m excited to help AND play an even bigger role in that ecosystem.”

The Yorkshire region is a pivotal part of AND’s UK business, with over 150 employees based across two clubs in Leeds and one in Halifax. AND partners with major regional clients including SKY, Lloyds Banking Group, and Leeds Building Society.

With Locker now at the helm, AND’s Yorkshire club will continue to focus on nurturing local tech talent while helping customers and communities close their digital skills gaps.

As part of this next phase of growth, the Yorkshire clubs will also double down on building exceptional digital solutions and expanding its expertise in data. The team will work closely with AND’s Alliance partners to deliver cutting-edge, collaborative outcomes, helping clients unlock greater value from their digital investments, while continuing to grow our presence and impact across the region.

Will Sargeant, UK general manager at AND Digital, expressed excitement about Locker’s recent appointment: “Locker brings a valuable combination of local insight and technology expertise. These skills will enable our clients to achieve revenue growth, cost savings and accelerate their digital transformation, all of which are crucial in the current market.

AND sees this appointment as a significant step forward in our mission to scale digital capabilities and deliver technology that makes a meaningful difference – both for clients and the broader community in Yorkshire.”