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Focusing on the definition and delivery of a transformation based IT strategy to support the planned growth of the brands within the Group, aligning platforms, development and service delivery where maximum commercial benefit can be gained.

London, Greater London, GB

Mindsauce provides on-demand talent to businesses.Globalisation, customer needs and technology have caused a systemic shift in the way we do business. Previously inaccessible markets have become prime targets for the worlds biggest businesses and likewise, new competitors appear to disrupt the status quo. Organisations need to make faster, better informed.

London, London, GB

Reporting to the CFO, I was tasked with turning around the IT function (40+ FTE’s) that had had little capital investment over the previous years and almost no leadership, with a view to undertaking a company wide systems replacement over the next 5 years. Initial focus was on resolving tactical operational issues whilst securing approval for the mid-term.

London, London, GB

As a member of the board reporting to the Managing Director, ensure the overall retail support function (35 FTE’s) within Pret operates effectively to make sure all countries have the systems and support they require in place. Co-ordinate with respective stakeholders to ensure the overall IT and support strategy is in line with their departmental.

GB

Provide effective management of the overall IT function (10-20 FTE’s), reporting to the Finance Director. Continually provide a high level of support to the business and its systems, ensuring that new projects are proposed and managed in line with Business and IT strategies and delivered on time, within budget and to scope, in addition ensure the overall.

Managed the implementation of integrated messaging systems into a range of clients such as Barclays Capital and Cable & Wireless (both in the UK & overseas). Ensuring that systems met the original requirements and were implemented to the customer’s satisfaction.