Paul Rushforth Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, Gb

St. Neots, England, United Kingdom

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London

Innovation / R&D Process Development & Delivery - Successfully initiated and delivered the first “Global Innovation Board” meeting, creating a high-impact forum for leadership to collaborate and accelerate strategic innovation initiatives, ensuring alignment and driving progress.- Led the development and presentation of comprehensive market analysis reports, identifying key “white space” opportunities for future growth and innovation.- Directed the creation of detailed business cases and delivered multiple proof-of-concept (POC) projects, translating innovative ideas into actionable business solutions. Listed as inventor on one pending patent. Overall Technology Strategy - Collaborated with the CTO & CSO to create a multi-horizon technology strategy designed to deliver innovation and growth in a VUCA environment. - Actively contributed to M&A analysis, including performing thorough technology due diligence to assess and mitigate potential risks.- Created and developed key strategic presentations and messaging to effectively communicate the technology vision to stakeholders at all levels.

I was fortunate that I was in a position to prioritise my children and my family through the COVID pandemic, while undertaking some small projects.

London, United Kingdom

My team fulfilled the role of internal digital consultancy, supporting the business around the globe. Its' key functions were to explore and exploit new technologies; educate & empower employees; engage with partners and experiment with new ideas. As “employee number 1”, I was responsible for the design, strategy and continued leadership of this team. Key Responsibilities included:- Strategy Design & LeadershipEsnured our activities were always closely aligned with business priorities, working closely with business and function leaders to help address genuine business challenges. Helped drive innovative thikning and initiatives withing a number of international business units. *Strategy Design; Strategy Development; Budget Management; Leadership Role*- Solution Development & DeliveryManaged the innovation process, from ideation (Design Thinking, Workshops etc.) through to delivery. Solutions ranged from new products (via MVPs), new systems (via start-up outreach) or new thinking & processes (via various internal programmes). Outputs included Apps, Streaming Services, corporate tools & events.*Workshop Design ; Problem Solving; Product Development ; Project Management ; Team Building* - Start-up Outreach & EngagementBuilt a strong network of start-ups, accelerators and other partners, primarily in MADTECH. Engagements ranged from simple introductions through to the management (and funding) of multiple POC projects.*Networking ; Relationship Building ; Stakeholder Management ; Service Management*- Event Curation & ExecutionDesigned and delivered Digifest, as well as other internal and external events of all sizes. Regularly contributed to the design of Executive Offsites and Town Halls.*Event Design ; Event Management; Event Curation* Event Delivery*- Regular Presentations to C-suite executivesRegular speaker at internal Town Hall meetings, assisted in the curation of leadership offsites, regular presentations to leadership on various subjects.

London, United Kingdom

Carnaby Street, London

Working with exciting later stage start-ups as they look to scale.