2019 Influential Businesswoman Awards

Acquisition International - 2019 Influential Businesswomen Awards 15 Most Innovative Digital Transformations Business Leader 2019 Difrent is a professional services company building digital services for public organisations such as the National Health Service as well as organisations from across the government, charity and third sectors. We profile the firm and explore how CEO Rachel Murphy is driving it to even greater success thanks to her innovative leadership and dedication to excellence. 20 years she has worked as an interim manager, being called into organisations across public and private sector who need to transform how they work using IT and Digital solutions. Throughout her career in the IT sector, which spans more than two decades, Rachel has seen many exciting changes, and has noticed more women being afforded the opportunity to take on leadership roles. Despite the challenges this male-dominated sector has to offer, Rachel has never allowed anything to hold her back, and has always worked hard to showcase her expertise and offer the best possible support to her clients and service users. As part of her commitment to giving back to the wider IT and digital solutions markets, over the years Rachel has mentored a wide range of people and helped them to thrive as she has in this competitive market. Currently, she is mentoring two different women who are eager to develop in their chosen industries of IT and Digital respectively. Rachel herself has always had business mentors and as such would always encourage people to ask for support and is proud to work as a mentor herself and drive others to emulate her own success. Ultimately, Rachel’s vision for Difrent is to create a digital business that functions fully remotely, providing clients with the same exceptional services remotely. For her personal goal, she is keen to support others and using her skills to support charities and drive them to success. These ambitious goals will help Rachel to enhance her already impressive skillset and drive her company to even greater renown throughout the UK’s public sector. s its name suggests, Difrent aims to offer clients solutions and support that they cannot find elsewhere. Supported by a range of digital transformation specialists, the firm aims to provide its clients from across the public sector with the solutions and service they need to remain ahead of emerging developments in the digital marketplace. CEO Rachel Murphy began her journey with Difrent just under two years ago. Initially joining the firm as Managing Director, she made a strong impression and was promoted to CEO five months ago. Prior to her current role Rachel worked running all patient facing digital transformation for the NHS at NHS Digital, and as such she has experience working for clients and is able to drive Difrent to provide them with the solutions they truly need. Before this role, for A “CEO Rachel Murphy began her journey with Difrent just under two years ago. Initially joining the firm as Managing Director, she made a strong impression and was promoted to CEO five months ago.” “Supported by a range of digital transformation specialists, the firm aims to provide its clients from across the public sector with the solutions and service they need to remain ahead of emerging developments in the digital marketplace.” Company: Difrent Name: Rachel Murphy Address: 10 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick, London, W4 4PH Web Address: https://difrent.co.uk