Blair King Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Founder of consulting practice providing services for customers looking to optimise investments and manage organisational and technological transformation in the most effective way.Currently engaged with NEOM based in Saudi Arabia, working as a transformation lead on the world's largest transformation project. Saudi Arabia is changing from being oil dependant to developing a vibrant and sustainable economy.Having worked previously with UBS, Microsoft, Aviva, DNVGL, Energy Catapult, Unilever and Production Selector in media & broadcast, finance, energy, FMCG and government sectors, advising on product and business development and project and programme management best practice.

Saudi Arabia

Leading transformation initiatives for NEOM as the Saudi economy changes from oil dependency to the development of a varied, vibrant and sustainable future. Working across all divisions and working with government agencies to determine programmes to define and develop for the overall transformation effort.

London, England, United Kingdom

Defining and delivering solutions for customers in business and technology transformation.Specifically working with UBS on the digital transformation programme, delivering change across all locations and divisions. Subsequently, retained to work on the UBS digital bank, initially for Ultra High Net Worth clients, based in NY.

United Kingdom

Leading the Professional Services division for APAC with specific responsibility for the revenue and P&L of all engagements across the APAC region.Liaising with C-level and exec level contacts in the design and management of products and solutions and the development of long-term engagements. Focusing on the process of delivery to ensure cost effective and bespoke solutions are implemented for customers.

United Kingdom

Responsible for the development of Programme and Project Management standards for governance, planning and control to be deployed across Avid Professional Services worldwide. Led Avid’s biggest ever programme of works with Al Jazeera alongside other enterprise customers such as BBC, Disney, NBC Universal

Responsible for the definition of transformation programmes and delivery of solutions for customers across EMEA. Led teams through pre-sales, commercial agreement, development and delivery of the defined solution to sign-off and handover to customers. Collaborated with product development teams in US based HQ and German and Ukraine based development centre

Lecturer to final year students on management practice in technology and media industries

Lecturer to final year students on management practice in technology and media industries

At Centurion our sole purpose is to partner with business to solve it's business challenges and to maximise it's potential.We are a professional services firm providing hands on support and experienced counsel to our clients for their marketing, sales, technical and operational and financial challenges. Our consultants each offer a unique blend of sharp thinking and practical experience.We rely on our fundamental understanding of business and organisations, having more than 50 years of experience working and leading people at some of the most progressive companies in the world.We are proud that we can offer both the best thinking of a traditional consulting firm with the execution excellence of experienced business leaders.Our comprehensive range of services includes consulting, training, interim management and executive coaching. We believe no other consulting firm can match our combination of energy and excellence to drive your most pressing issues.

Founder and inaugural Chairman of Bristol Free School (BFS) the UK's first secondary Free School opening in Bristol in September 2011.BFS is a community based school delivering an excellent, comprehensive and inclusive education for children in NW Bristol and serves as a focal point for the community now and will continue to do so for future generations.

Lead Engagement Manager for Microsoft Services in Media/Telecoms industry. Leading negotiations and strategic programmes, based on Microsoft technology, through to completion.

Siemens bought BBC Technology in October 2005 and my role was transferred (TUPE) to the new organisation, Siemens Business Services Media

Programme Manager for BBC News on programme to digitise news content, creation, production and transmission

Executive Board member with full P&L responsibility for worldwide technology strategy development and implementationLed IT Development and IT Operations in UK and US to deliver web-based products and services to colleagues and customers worldwide. Developed content management systems for on-line video, music and still image media in US and acrossManaged relationship with suppliers in Europe and US for delivery of technical services.

Led IT Development and IT Operations in UK, Germany and Netherlands to deliver services and products and services across European customer base.

London

Delivery of audio-visual technology for exhibits in Millennium Dome and for the main Millennium Dome show on Opening and Closing nights. Including classroom of the future, Millennium Dome Daily publication and on-line retail services for NMEC