Valuation panel manager makes strategic senior tech hire
Valuation panel management firm VAS has announced the appointment of Lewis Birdsworth as head of IT & business systems, reinforcing the company’s commitment to long term investment in technology, resilience, and scalable growth.
The appointment marks a key milestone as VAS focuses on building secure, future ready infrastructure to support the delivery of its five-year strategic plan.
Lewis joins VAS with an extensive background in IT leadership, specialising in frameworks, security, and business systems transformation. His career has been defined by optimising operational resilience and aligning business systems with commercial growth objectives.
His experience in implementing and managing ISO 27001-aligned Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) is notable. VAS complies with ISMS standards and is working towards ISO-27001 accreditation.
In his new role, Lewis will take ownership of the IT function, ensuring that the company’s technology stack is not only secure and reliable but also built to scale. His remit includes overseeing vendor relationships, driving business technology decisions, and leading the group’s evolving data and MI capabilities.
Commenting on his appointment, Lewis Birdsworth said: “I am delighted to join VAS at a time when technology is so central to its strategic ambitions. My approach is rooted in removing friction and ensuring that our systems work seamlessly in the background. As the tech lead, my work would empower our teams to stay focused on providing the best possible service to our lender and broker partners.”
Sean Welham, who joined as managing director of VAS in January, commented: “VAS is a people-led, technology-enabled service business, and Lewis’s arrival is key to ensuring our infrastructure keeps pace with our expansion. He brings a pragmatic, solution-focused mindset that fits perfectly with our culture.
“As we continue to grow, it is essential that our systems remain robust and aligned with our long-term goals. Lewis will play a vital role in ensuring our colleagues have the tools they need to work effectively, allowing us to focus on our clients and the delivery of high-quality property data that defines our offering.”