Sangeeth Manoharan, Head of AI & Automation at Marston Holdings, has been named as a finalist in the category of IT Leader of the Year, at the UK IT Industry Awards 2026. His shortlisting is in recognition of his technology leadership, contribution to digital transformation and track record of delivering innovation and measurable business impact; translating innovation into practical solutions that address key operational challenges, improving services and value creation across Marston.
Technology leadership delivering measurable impact
Under Sangeeth’s leadership, Marston has expanded the practical application of AI and automation across multiple areas of the business, moving emerging technologies beyond experimentation and into operational solutions that deliver tangible outcomes.
Central to this approach has been connecting technology investment directly to business priorities. This has helped improve efficiency, support better decision-making, enhance service delivery and identify new opportunities for innovation.
Sangeeth has also championed responsible technology adoption, embedding governance, explainability and human oversight into Marston’s approach to AI, ensuring innovation is pursued with clear business objectives and appropriate accountability.
Working collaboratively across technology, operational and business teams, he has helped establish an approach where technology is applied to real business challenges and success is measured by the value it creates.
Contributing to the wider technology profession
Sangeeth’s contribution extends beyond Marston Holdings. Work developed and delivered at Marston has been showcased as best practice in wider industry and parliamentary discussions, including through the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence (APPG AI).
In his individual professional capacity, Sangeeth also contributes to the development of AI standards through his involvement with the British Standards Institution’s AI Committee, alongside participation in wider industry forums focused on technology and responsible innovation.
This enables practical experience and lessons from technology transformation at Marston to contribute to broader discussions about the development, governance and adoption of AI.
Commenting on his recognition, Sangeeth said:
“I’m genuinely honoured to be shortlisted for IT Leader of the Year. I’ve been fortunate to work with some incredibly talented people across Marston, and much of what we’ve achieved has come from bringing together technology, operational expertise and a willingness to challenge how things have traditionally been done.
I’m particularly proud to see some of the work we’ve developed at Marston being shared more widely as examples of best practice. To be shortlisted alongside technology leaders from some of the UK’s most respected organisations and institutions is both humbling and a real privilege.”
Recognition among the UK’s technology leaders
Being shortlisted alongside senior technology leaders from some of the UK’s most respected organisations and institutions, including the Bank of England, highlights the calibre of this year’s finalists and represents a proud moment for Sangeeth and Marston Holdings.
The recognition also reflects the contribution of teams across Marston who continue to turn ambitious ideas into practical outcomes through technology, innovation and collaboration.
It reinforces Marston Holdings’ commitment to technology-led transformation and responsible innovation, creating lasting value for clients, colleagues and the communities we serve.
Congratulations to Sangeeth on this fantastic achievement, and to all those shortlisted at the UK IT Industry Awards 2026.
