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London, England, United Kingdom

Focus on M&A projects and the retail industry, delivering programme management, business analysis and change to enable high-profile business transformation for large client organisations.Sisua is an award-winning management consultancy that specialises in delivering organisations’ toughest and most critical initiatives by blending soft and hard delivery. To deliver the seemingly impossible, we attract, develop, empower and inspire exceptional talent. We embody three values: "Take Ownership, Be Resilient, and Thrive”. With Sisua on your side, you can achieve your goals with confidence.

Beijing, China

Research, analysis and reporting of China’s AI and digital technology developments and ambitions. Specific focus on technical standards, data, blockchain and semiconductors.- Developed policy on China and digital tech standards, delivering analysis and advice to relevant Government departments, and input for Foreign Secretary papers.- Represented UK at public events in China and delivered keynote speeches for UK-funded projects.- Managed Science & Tech Policy Advisor, supervised their projects and research.

Beijing, China

UK Government programme focusing on international standards, investment environment, commercial dispute resolution, intellectual property and anti-money laundering.- Managed International Standards programme delivered by the British Standards Institution.- Oversaw 2 rounds of grant application and selection, delivered by PwC.- Supervised a Project Manager, coaching their communication and stakeholder management.

London, United Kingdom

Worked for a number of clients in the Resources industry, including several years at Shell. Experienced in business analysis, change management and communications, especially in the context of corporate functions for multinational companies.

London, United Kingdom

Developed strategic programme to improve productivity and collaboration between IT and other business areas.- Managed initiative to improve alignment of strategies between business and IT.- Facilitated training workshops for senior IT leaders.

London, United Kingdom

Developed and implemented a Shell-wide counterparty screening service as a consultant in Legal - Ethics & Compliance.- Led requirements discussions with stakeholders and compliance lawyers.- Created communication materials for service users world-wide and delivered targeted training sessions explaining process changes and impacts.- Ran a post-project engagement campaign for team of screening analysts across to maximise effectiveness of the new systems and processes.- Adapted and developed new screening processes for additional business areas.

Royston, United Kingdom

Developed a training programme for a company-wide business transformation project.- Compiled project planning documentation, setting out strategy, objectives & milestones.- Managed a team of four Accenture analysts to develop training content.- Tracked progress, identifying and managing project risks.

London, United Kingdom

Implemented a custom workflow application for multiple different SAP systems.- Global co-ordinator for multiple test phases; monitored progress of test scripts and resulting issues, ensured sign-off within agreed timeframes.- Led change request discussions to plan future releases, and produced design documentation with process owners.- Led post-deployment support, including daily status reports to senior management and organised monitoring and resolution of technical and process issues.

London, United Kingdom

- Wrote >25 articles summarising major corporate actions of UK listed companies, focussing on IPOs, acquisitions and disposals for FTSE 350 companies.- Reported on market trends, including AGM practices and public M&A activity.What's Market is Practical Law's database of public company deals and AGMs, aimed at lawyers and other professionals involved in corporate finance transactions and the preparation of AGM documents.

Ba Hons, Law, 2.1

Activities and Societies: Events Secretary - Cambridge University Combined Boat Club; Sponsorship Officer - Selwyn College Boat Club.

Legal Practice Course, Distinction

Business Law Property Law Civil & Criminal Litigation Corporate Finance Private Acquisitions Commercial & Intellectual Property Law

Aaa (A-Level); 10 A* (Gcse)

A-levels: Latin Physics Mathematics Economics (AS)