My first 11 years were spent in various places in the Middle East, moving from Country to Country as my fathers' work required. Being exposed to different cultures taught me how to be comfortable with building new relationships and understanding different cultures.
Looking back, my success in working independently is primarily down to my ability to build trusted relationships, congregate stakeholders into common ground and communicate complex issues in plain terms.
My early career roles were in hospitality and retail where an opportunity to lead the business side introduction of EPoS across the UK led to an opportunity to move into IT. Roles in business analysis and project management led to a move into global roles in a niche software house and then, into independent working.
The last 30+ years’ experience of delivering complicated change, engaging stakeholders and understanding business risks and finding a way through means I offer highly effective change services.
I’m a no fluff and guff communicator, good at finding common ground, building stakeholder relationships and supporting change sponsors.
Highly experienced in constructing capable, motivated, resilient and confident teams.
My experience includes Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Lloyds Market, Retail, and Government markets. Regulatory change experience in multiple jurisdictions, working with regulators on behalf of clients, proven experience of effective Sponsor, CxO and Board advisory.
I have active Security Clearance, relevant change qualifications and, I have been around the block a few times.
