It is rumored to be, Emran Mian has recently been appointed as the Managing Director of the Digital, Technology and Telecommunications group of the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology. This is a significant development that brings with it a wealth of government experience and expertise.
Emran joins the Department of Equalization, Housing and Communities after serving as Director General of Regeneration, Housing and Planning. His extensive background in government includes working in Whitehall, particularly in the then Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Department of Education. Such experience will undoubtedly prove invaluable in his new role.
One of Emran’s key responsibilities will be overseeing the Government’s relationship with regulators Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office. Additionally, he will be responsible for executive agency Building Digital UK. However, one major project that Emran will spearhead is Project Gigabit. This ambitious £5 billion program aims to provide ultra-fast broadband access to hard-to-reach communities across the UK. By 2025, more than 85% of facilities are expected to be connected to Gigabit-capable broadband.
Furthermore, Emran will play a central role in preparations for an upcoming global summit on artificial intelligence (AI). The objective of this summit is to reach agreements on swift international actions necessary for developing security measures that ensure safe and responsible AI development.
What is more to this to these responsibilities, Emran will lead investments in government supercomputing capacity. This move is aimed at boosting economic growth through digital markets while also reforming data rights laws to increase productivity. He will collaborate with Ofcom to support the introduction of a new security regulatory framework online following approval from the Online Law Security bill.
Sarah Munby, Permanent Secretary at the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology expressed her delight at welcoming Emran Mian into this crucial position. She highlighted his valuable experience from various sectors beyond government as well as his extensive knowledge within it. With these attributes, Emran is well-positioned to lead the Department as it continues its journey towards becoming a global technology superpower.
This appointment signifies the government’s commitment to advancing digital technologies and telecommunications in the UK. With Emran’s experience and expertise, there is no doubt that significant progress will be made in these areas.
Source: (Emran Mian appointed as Director General Digital Technologies and Telecoms)(https://www.gov.uk/government/news/emran-mian-appointed-as-director-general-digital-technologies-and-telecoms)
