News / 13 Oct 2026
Gateley appoints Nige Tranter as Chief Technology Officer to drive innovation and AI adoption
Gateley has appointed Nige Tranter as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), reinforcing the Group’s commitment to innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and technology-enabled growth.
The newly created role forms part of Gateley’s broader strategy to invest in technology to drive future growth and innovation across its diversified Platform model and strengthen its competitive position.
As CTO and a member of Gateley’s senior leadership team, Tranter will lead Gateley’s technology strategy, focusing on accelerating digital & data transformation across the Group, enhancing client service delivery and advancing AI adoption. A key priority will be supporting the rollout of the Jylo AI platform, which will provide colleagues with secure access to leading AI technologies and enable the development of scalable, repeatable workflows that enhance productivity and collaboration.
Tranter brings an exceptionally strong and highly relevant combination of legal-sector and financial services technology leadership, with more than three decades of experience leading technology transformation and business change programmes. He has led digital, data and AI strategy at global law firms Orrick and Pinsent Masons, serving as Orrick’s first Chief Digital Officer and previously as Chief Technology Officer at Pinsent Masons. His career also includes senior leadership roles as Chief Information Officer at Gulf Bank and Chief Architect for EMEA at Barclays.
Victoria Garrad, Chief Operating Officer at Gateley, said: “Technology is fundamental to the future growth of our business and the delivery of exceptional outcomes for our clients.
“The CTO role is central to Gateley’s business strategy, and Nige will play a key role in shaping Gateley’s future way of working, helping us harness AI and emerging technologies to enhance client service, improve operational efficiency and support sustainable growth across the business.
“Nige brings a wealth of experience leading complex technology and transformation programmes, alongside a deep understanding of how organisations can adopt digital, data and AI innovation responsibly and effectively.
“His appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in the capabilities, systems and people that will strengthen our competitive position and ensure we continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients and colleagues.”
Nige Tranter added: “This is an exciting time to be joining Gateley, and I am looking forward to working with the excellent team we have assembled to accelerate the adoption of new technologies, unlock greater productivity and help shape the next phase of Gateley’s technology and innovation journey.
“Emerging technologies like AI are reshaping how professional services are delivered, creating new opportunities to enhance value for clients and transform how professional services businesses operate. Gateley is embracing this shift by investing in intelligent, scalable platforms and embedding innovation and digital resilience across the business.”
