Stratos Filalithis (UK)
Head of Website & Communication Technologies at University of Edinburgh Information Services Group
Higher Education Connect 25
Presentation: TBA
About Stratos Filalithis
Stratos is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in managing websites and digital products and services. His expertise lies in digital services leadership, strategy, and management, with a strong commitment to human-centred approaches, inclusion, accessibility, and the principles of open source.
As Head of Website & Communication Technologies at the University of Edinburgh, Stratos plays a pivotal role in advancing the University's strategic goals. He leads multi-disciplinary teams responsible for building, managing, and continuously improving enterprise-level digital services that deliver high-quality user experiences across diverse audiences.
Stratos oversees the University's corporate web presence, including the main University website (ed.ac.uk), its underlying Web Content Management System (EdWeb), the Student & Staff Portal (MyEd), and services covering user experience, website development, and graphic design.
With a deep interest in technology and digital strategy, Stratos stays at the forefront of emerging trends in leadership, product and service management, business methodologies, and user behaviour—ensuring that digital experiences remain innovative, inclusive, and effective.