Dr. Joe Flanagan is an expert with over 50 years of experience in public service in the UK, developer of the Five Case Model methodology, and author of HM Treasury guides on developing business cases for programs and projects. 

Joe's career spans several decades. He has held positions such as Commercial Director of NHS IT in England and Wales and participated in the National IT Program (NPfIT), as well as Director of Investment Policy and Evaluation at NHS Wales, where he led the development and evaluation of projects for health boards and the Welsh government. 

Joe began his career at HM Treasury in 1972, and retired in 2017. He worked with over 30 UK government departments on numerous projects. Joe's work has helped shape the understanding of developing business cases for programs and projects both in the UK and internationally. His work has helped both the public and private sectors make more informed and cost-effective decisions regarding investments and the implementation of programs and projects.