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A versatile Programme Director with a proven track record of driving material growth, operational excellence, and business recovery through large-scale technology and operational transformations. Brings more than 15 years of experience from early-stage, scaling, and mature global organisations in regulated industries. Provides clear direction, analytical rigour, and a commercial mindset, enabling the translation of complex strategies into actionable programmes with measurable outcomes. Develops and leads high-performing, cross-functional teams with a focus on data-driven delivery. Builds effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels to align priorities and foster collaboration.• Blends agile and waterfall methodologies to develop frameworks for prioritising, delivering, and realising the benefits of strategic initiatives. Implements robust controls for managing risk, regulatory compliance, and budgets up to £60m. Highly skilled at guiding executives and boards through change.• Directs the planning and delivery of multi-year product and technology roadmaps. Leads cross-functional agile teams of 100+ through the entire product and software development lifecycle. A passionate evangelist for customer-centric product development and technology adoption.• Develops and implements target operating models and organisational designs, guiding teams through complex transitions. Extensive experience leading programmes involving restructures, agile adoption, regulatory change, cultural transformation, business process optimisation and service transformations.

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  University Of Exeter

  Computer Science