Led this risk mitigation and transformation program to meet a key regulatory deliverable. This required a full assessment of all relevant contracts considered to be ‘High Risk’ to ensure adherence to current UBS minimum requirements through the sourcing lifecycle, commercial terms, risk management, contract performance and delivery, as well as validate opportunities for improvement and the path to resolution where required.During this period, also had interim management oversight for… Show more Led this risk mitigation and transformation program to meet a key regulatory deliverable. This required a full assessment of all relevant contracts considered to be ‘High Risk’ to ensure adherence to current UBS minimum requirements through the sourcing lifecycle, commercial terms, risk management, contract performance and delivery, as well as validate opportunities for improvement and the path to resolution where required.During this period, also had interim management oversight for the Contract Quality and Adequacy team, responsible for monthly delivery of supplier and contract performance dashboards and reporting. Show less

Initially as Procurement Operations Lead on a global identity and cyber-security program, performed a full review and remediation of existing supplier contracts to ensure commercial robustness, particularly focused on risk mitigation across all non-direct categories. Proposed and effected significant changes to business and supplier engagement oversight to ensure adequate governance in place including Category Manager reviews of service agreements and work orders.Subsequently… Show more Initially as Procurement Operations Lead on a global identity and cyber-security program, performed a full review and remediation of existing supplier contracts to ensure commercial robustness, particularly focused on risk mitigation across all non-direct categories. Proposed and effected significant changes to business and supplier engagement oversight to ensure adequate governance in place including Category Manager reviews of service agreements and work orders.Subsequently, responsible for BAU oversight as well as championing SRM best practices to drive continual service improvement across the Procurement function and stronger stakeholder engagement across the Group. Managing teams in London and Sri Lanka, tactically delivered centralised global vendor onboarding and cyclical due diligence governance (including Operational Risk, InfoSec, Anti-Money Laundering/Financial Crime and Geopolitical risk checks) and developed manager training and support to improve understanding of SRM performance management processes and the associated risks of poor contract management. Show less

Providing consultancy and interim commercial management and business change engagement expertise.

Short-term interim requirement managing financial and governance control of 60 projects across eight programs of change with a portfolio budget of CHF40m (CtB+RtB). Responsible for managing program investment and budget planning, and ensuring timely reporting of milestone and cost benefit achievements and risk management issues. Oversight of 15 portfolio-embedded PMOs.

Business Manager (EMEA) & Communications and Employee Engagement Lead (Global)Responsible for all business management operations:• Financial and management information reporting• Vendor management governance• Headcount, resource and talent planning including location strategyDeveloped and delivered global communications strategy to improve employee engagement.

Supporting TI EMEA COO, responsible for all business operations:• Communications lead: regional strategy and collateral for communications and employee engagement• Operational, management, business, and metric reporting to senior leaders• Headcount and location strategy analysis, planning, and reporting (regionally and globally)• Risk lead. Compliance reporting• Leadership responsibilities for TI EMEA’s Extended Management Team• Actively involved in driving the… Show more Supporting TI EMEA COO, responsible for all business operations:• Communications lead: regional strategy and collateral for communications and employee engagement• Operational, management, business, and metric reporting to senior leaders• Headcount and location strategy analysis, planning, and reporting (regionally and globally)• Risk lead. Compliance reporting• Leadership responsibilities for TI EMEA’s Extended Management Team• Actively involved in driving the firm's 'Diversity & Inclusion' (D&I) initiatives, particularly with regards to women working in technology roles. Member of the D&I Technology Council.• GT&O EMEA CSR environment work stream lead Show less

As the FSA’s commercial lead for the Regulatory Reform change programme which was jointly delivered with the Bank of England to create two new financial regulators on 1 April 2013 (Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)): o successfully delivered a £10M annual agreement for the new FCA to provide a number of IT and regulatory reporting services to the Bank of England. This was a cradle to grave delivery, from leading complex negotiations to the… Show more As the FSA’s commercial lead for the Regulatory Reform change programme which was jointly delivered with the Bank of England to create two new financial regulators on 1 April 2013 (Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)): o successfully delivered a £10M annual agreement for the new FCA to provide a number of IT and regulatory reporting services to the Bank of England. This was a cradle to grave delivery, from leading complex negotiations to the design and implementation of governance processes. o drove a collaboration of five Directors, COOs and lawyers helping them to reach a consensus in order to meet very tight project deadlines o avoided additional licence costs of £700K and achieved further annual savings of £500K by agreeing more preferable commercial terms with third party suppliers as part of contract novation and variation negotiations As part of a wider relationship and service improvement initiative with a key infrastructure partner, agreed a strategic plan that delivered a 15% reduction in project delivery times and associated costs, and started to rebuild confidence in the supplier.Increased supplier collaboration and achieved improvements in service delivery through a series of workshops as part of a service integration initiative. Following the 'legal cut-over' from the FSA to the FCA, I delivered contractual governance and relationship management in the provision of a number of IT and business services to the Bank of England.Additionally, advised and led negotiations to implement framework agreements with a variety of suppliers for skilled persons and consultancy services. Show less

Working Links was a "Welfare to Work" organisation, at the time employing 1400 people in 140 offices with an annual business turnover of £100M. It was the UK’s only Public-Private-Voluntary Partnership organisation.Developed supplier relationships into trusted partnerships, helping suppliers to better understand the industry, and achieving a 15% reduction in expenditure. Provided direct support to, and Board level representation for, the Director of IT. Managed a team of 11… Show more Working Links was a "Welfare to Work" organisation, at the time employing 1400 people in 140 offices with an annual business turnover of £100M. It was the UK’s only Public-Private-Voluntary Partnership organisation.Developed supplier relationships into trusted partnerships, helping suppliers to better understand the industry, and achieving a 15% reduction in expenditure. Provided direct support to, and Board level representation for, the Director of IT. Managed a team of 11 based across the UK and an annual budget of £5M. Show less

o Negotiated resolution of two tri-party contractual disputes, reducing critical path impacto Made strategic improvements to commercial processes and contract management to deliver management time efficiencies

This was a TUPE transfer from the BBC

Head of Managed Services and IT Supplier Relationship Management o Centralised management of some 160 third party supplier licence and service agreements with an annual budget of £10M, and successfully agreeing commercial terms to transfer them from BBC to Siemenso Streamlined delivery of internal and external consultancy services, documenting best practice and lessons learned from project implementation o Redeveloped engagement and communications plans to provide expedited service… Show more Head of Managed Services and IT Supplier Relationship Management o Centralised management of some 160 third party supplier licence and service agreements with an annual budget of £10M, and successfully agreeing commercial terms to transfer them from BBC to Siemenso Streamlined delivery of internal and external consultancy services, documenting best practice and lessons learned from project implementation o Redeveloped engagement and communications plans to provide expedited service delivery and value for money Show less

Responsible for delivery of full managed agent IT recruitment services in the UK for two global organisations (pharmaceuticals and financial services). End-to-end service (requirement; manage preferred suppliers and/or undertake candidate search; contract negotiation and placement) for both interim and permanent roles.Chartwell was the sister organisation of Cross Selection

Cross Selection was a boutique consultancy providing strategic recruitment services and managed solutions for clients requiring back office and administrative staff (to executive level) in a variety of sectors including financial services; publishing and media; arts, culture and education; government bodies.Cross Selection was a sister company of Chartwell Search & Selection.

Mondex International was a subsidiary of MasterCard, responsible for developing and launching the first global e-cash solution. Key relationship manager for Mondex France and Mondex Ghana. Responsible for policy and process governance, creating:o SLA guidelines for Mondex and MULTOS (Multi-Operating Services) Certification Authorities (setting out governance standards to meet regulatory requirements); o International T&Cs for consultancy deliveryo Strategies and… Show more Mondex International was a subsidiary of MasterCard, responsible for developing and launching the first global e-cash solution. Key relationship manager for Mondex France and Mondex Ghana. Responsible for policy and process governance, creating:o SLA guidelines for Mondex and MULTOS (Multi-Operating Services) Certification Authorities (setting out governance standards to meet regulatory requirements); o International T&Cs for consultancy deliveryo Strategies and policies for staff relocating internationally, including guidance on tax issues Show less