Lucien West (He/him)

Lucien West is a Head of Product at the UK Government Digital Service , where he leads a multi-disciplinary team delivering cross-government digital services, including the critically impactful “Get Approval to Spend” (GATS) platform. With a background spanning neuroscience, AI, and public sector digital transformation, Lucien has redefined how government navigates complex assurance and funding controls, securing buy-in through evidence-driven, user-centred innovation. A former academic researcher, he brings scientific precision to public service delivery, integrating Agile practices with cutting-edge technologies.