I am a dynamic, versatile and independent-minded consultant, who has contributed to the success of major complex programmes and events with global profiles, including the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup. My approach is pragmatic and collaborative and all my clients appreciate the structure and calm with which I help them convert their strategic vision into deliverable and measurable outcomes. Most of these involve overcoming a complex “change challenge”, maintaining focus on the full benefits which are realised by influencing client teams and stakeholders to adapt and use the headline output in a new way, be that an IT system or a real estate regeneration.Whatever the starting point of the engagement – creating a well-engineered business case to justify the client’s decision to transform their business or steering them towards the most appropriate project and programme organisation to implement it - I help them to control the risks and costs associated with change and to find their way through the uncertainty of the early stages. My client portfolio has primarily been in the liminal space between public and private sectors, mediating between two contrasting business environments and delivering the required results for both sides. My empathetic stakeholder management capabilities underpin a well-developed understanding of the highly political demands on Government departments and delivery agencies, both in dealing directly with the client and in helping them with their key stakeholders. I have delivered and advised at all stages of the events lifecycle from set-up through to post-event legacy – and have brought calm and considered leadership to these prestigious high-pressure time-critical ventures. In addition to global events, I have delivered results for UK Government Departments (Home Office, Dept for Transport, Ministry of Defence) and other public agencies in nuclear decommissioning, policing, local authorities (Birmingham City Council), transport (Network Rail) and for The Crown Estate. Private sector clients include Microsoft, Arup, LendLease and Deloitte.A brief summary of specialisms: • Strategic transformation programme and portfolio management leadership • Programme turnaround and performance improvement• Programme Management Office (PMO) design and implementation • Governance implementation• Assurance, including risk management and stage gate reviews• HMT Green Book Business Cases, incl. options appraisal, benefits and value management• Stakeholder management and programme communications• Mentoring and coaching