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Reporting to the International MD, leading strategy, new business, transformation, data and analytics and comms for the M&S International business which sells M&S Food and Clothing in 103 global markets (owned, JV, franchise, pureplay and marketplace models)

Working in the Group Strategy team, overseeing transformation for the group to deliver strategy. Led the design and establishment of MS2 programme to turbocharge M&S.com, including operating model, business plan and programme set up

Reporting to Chief People Officer, accountable for all Internal Communications and Engagement activities for c. 33,000 colleagues - Working closely with CEO and Exec team at a time of significant change where internal communications and engagement were key drivers of strategy implementation- Led activity to launch new vision and strategy to all colleagues under incoming CEO delivering significant improvements in colleague understanding and engagement

Role covering 3 key areas- Strategic/chief of staff support to the UKI CEO and wider executive team - Overseeing the strategy definition and 3 year planning process for the UKI business including translation into change portfolio and prioritisation / management - Leading select strategic projects from initiation onwards

Programme Manager leading cross-functional teams to deliver strategic change programmes across the business. Led portfolio prioritisation of all change activity across the UKI.

Management Consultant in the Products and Services Advisory team, focused on Consumer businesses (especially FMCG). Leader of large-scale transformation projects with multinational consumer organisations, managing teams and projects from strategy through to execution. Alumni of Accelerated Leadership Programme for those with strongest potential to lead

Secondment to the London Early Years Foundation as part of EY's investment in the Social Business Trust - http://www.socialbusinesstrust.org/ The London Early Years Foundation is the UK's leading childcare charity and social enterprise. I worked as part of the Central Office team, reviewing various organisational and operating model areas

Bsc, Economics (First Class)

Msc, Economics (Merit)

Part time study whilst working full time

Short, Disruptive Strategy

Short, Leading With Finance