Mike Waters is Chief Technology & Insight Officer at the West Midlands Combined Authority, leading technology, digital and data across corporate, transport and economic priorities. An experienced board-level executive, he is passionate about applying technology, data and evidence to complex system-level challenges, driving digital transformation, innovation and better outcomes for communities. Alongside his executive role, he serves as a Non-Executive Director and Independent Governor, bringing a strong focus on governance, risk, organisational capability and sustainable impact.