As a successful Senior Leader & COO (SMF 24), I have built a track record of strategy development, implementation, and operational delivery within the UK insurance sector. With a strong executive background and credentials as an Economist, and I am skilled at leading and executing major transformation agendas. This includes comprehensive M&A experience including due diligence and defining integration approaches.With considerable Executive Committee/Board and Trustee experience, I guide executive teams to achieve challenging goals and managing Boards transparently to build trust and confidence. I enjoy creating a collaborative work environment and my leadership approach is to create a culture of transparency, trust and integrity.My core skills include:► Strategy and Operating model development► Operations Delivery & Risk management (including Cyber and operational Resilience)► Partner Development and management► Governance► Financial Management► Diversity & Inclusion► M&A and integration deliveryI am an active sports competitor with a passion for the benefits provided by sport in terms of creating diverse communities and supporting physical and mental health. I like to advocate for how sport including strength-based activities can especially benefit women at all ages and the need to challenge societal norms on women doing all forms of sport. I have utilised sporting approaches many times in my leadership and management approach.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Having moved on from Phoenix, I am now considering my next challenge. My ambition is to add value to organisations through:► Supporting financial services firms through consultancy in strategy & operating model development and advising and supporting M&A (due diligence and operational integration approach).► Supporting policy or regulatory development within Government or Financial Services.► Utilising broader COO skills in Executive roles in Financial Services.► Exploring Exec or Non-Exec roles in health, fitness and sporting endeavours.