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FTSE 100, MBA-qualified Enterprise Architect at Kingfisher plc
Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom 14 work roles 7 schools
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Simon Lear is listed as FTSE 100, MBA-qualified Enterprise Architect at Kingfisher plc, based in Reading, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Simon Lear.

Simon Lear previously worked as Enterprise Architect at Kingfisher Plc and IT Strategy Manager at Kingfisher Plc. Simon Lear holds Mba, Master Of Business Administration from University Of Liverpool.

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I am an MBA-qualified business / technology strategist and Enterprise Architect.

Listed skills include Strategy, It Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, and 33 others.

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Kingfisher plc
Kingfisher Plc
FTSE 100, MBA-qualified Enterprise Architect
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Simon Lear work experience

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Enterprise Architect

Current

London, GB

Driving strategic optimisation of 3 layers of enterprise architectures across Europe: 7 retail banners (brands including B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama), 3 banner types, 1 Group.Part of leadership team for Order Management, Fulfilment, Store Operations (incl tills & checkouts), Supply Chain & Logistics product domains.

Sep 2023 - Present

It Strategy Manager

London, GB

Working with a great team in a FTSE100 retailer undergoing major transformation, I was responsible for: *Translation of Kingfisher’s business strategy to IT strategy. *Internal strategy consulting to encourage long term and holistic thinking across IT and Business.*Innovation - strategic interventions, new technology / market / start-up scanning and PoC.

Oct 2016 - Aug 2023

Principal Enterprise Strategy & Architecture Consultant

Bangalore, IN

Operating out of the Strategy Transformation practice, I combined business strategy / analysis, enterprise architecture and ITIL service management consulting experience to deliver strategic change for blue chip clients.Highlights include:*IT Operating model design and lead contract content negotiator for £500m outsource as part of high profile divestment.

Oct 2013 - Oct 2016

Manager - Enterprise Architecture

Bangalore, Karnataka, IN

As part of Wipro Consulting's Enterprise Architecture group, I was a consulting architect, working with clients to define corporate strategy-enabling technology solutions. Highlights include:*Lead Architect for full IT & Business Transformation Strategy for national Electricity Distributor (Ghana)*Lead Consultant for Data Centre Consolidation study for.

Aug 2010 - Sep 2013

Brand & Commercial Strategy Advice

Www.Lear-Thinking.Com
  • Varied freelance business execution and strategy advice - www.lear-thinking.com
  • Reduced impact of financial obligations and provided portfolio articulation for a niche IT Infrastructure specialist.
  • Branding, launch, and value chain business consultancy for new ventures including Commercial Real Estate, Judo, Accountancy, Network Solutions, Hotels and Heating businesses.
Nov 2008 - Sep 2010

Sabbatical

Out Of The Uk

Time spent in China, Philippines and Hong Kong prioritising the study of martial arts and philosophy.*Exposure to 15 martial arts systems. *Travelled to Incan Temple of Maccu Piccu in Peru with 70yr old father.*Extensive philosophy / business reading and free dispute mediation / consultancy to several small businesses.*ISEB Certificate in Systems.

Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

Project Manager -Blackberry Product Launch (Contract)

Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Responsible for project management of the Go-to-Market workstream of a simultaneous (7 country) international joint product launch with Vodafone. Successfully repositioned new Blackberry device from business to consumer retail store merchandising locations - proven (in part) by also designing / rolling out out an improved field data collection approach.

Apr 2007 - Sep 2007

Process / Marketing Consultant (Eds Global Field Services Contract)

West Hartford, US

Offerings articulation and marketing strategy to create a compelling set of project management service offerings for external customers. This marketing work was complemented with internal business analysis to improve delivery efficiency and consistency; achieved by creating a PRINCE2-congruent control process set for a £150m turnover Project Management.

Sep 2006 - Feb 2007

Data Manager (Eds/Dwp Contract)

West Hartford, US

Responsible for integration / migration scenario planning - specifically cross-tower collection and dissemination of configuration data. Operating within integration tower of £7bn service improvement initiative for Department of Work and Pensions. In addition to my core role I led the troubleshooting and successful resolution of a critical data issue that.

Feb 2006 - Sep 2006

Business Analyst (Eds Global Field Service Contract)

West Hartford, US

Responsible for solution fit and process analysis, documentation and recommendations for UK strand of EMEA programme - a heavily customised business critical £12m ERP/CRM implementation project.

Apr 2005 - Feb 2006

Marketing Project Manager

Logicall Results Ltd

Agency-side role, responsible for multiple concurrent lead generation campaigns. Encompassed target market/USP identification, test matrix design, data sourcing, segmentation and campaign management for high value technology solutions (e.g. ERP, CRM).

Jan 2004 - Feb 2005

Product Manager

GB

Responsible for portfolio and product management of mobile handsets and accessories for B2B mobile telephony reseller.

Feb 2003 - Jan 2004

Market Analyst / Functional Change Manager

Antwerpen, BE

Various roles due to promotion every 6 months, covering MIS structuring / reporting, process design, competitor and compliance research, new market viability assessments, new product launch, new routes to market (specifically affinity partnerships including WWF, Sky and 2 Premier League football clubs).

Mar 1999 - Jan 2003
7 education records

Simon Lear education

Mba, Master Of Business Administration

University Of Liverpool

Business Architecture - Bcs Professional Certificate

Bcs, The Chartered Institute For It

Enterprise & Solution Architecture - Bcs Certified Practitioner

Bcs, The Chartered Institute For It

Enterprise Architecture - Togaf 9 Certified Architect

The Open Group

Itil Service Strategy / Itil Service Transition / Itil Foundation

Itil (Multiple Certs)

Prince2 Project Management Practitioner

Prince2

Foundation Cert In Software Testing, Foundation Cert In Business Analysis

Iseb (Multiple Certs)
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What company does Simon Lear work for?

Simon Lear works for Kingfisher plc.

What is Simon Lear's role at Kingfisher plc?

Simon Lear is listed as FTSE 100, MBA-qualified Enterprise Architect at Kingfisher plc.

Where is Simon Lear based?

Simon Lear is based in Reading, England, United Kingdom while working with Kingfisher plc.

What companies has Simon Lear worked for?

Simon Lear has worked for Kingfisher Plc, Infosys Consulting, Wipro Limited, Www.Lear-Thinking.Com, and Out Of The Uk.

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What schools did Simon Lear attend?

Simon Lear holds Mba, Master Of Business Administration from University Of Liverpool.

What skills is Simon Lear known for?

Simon Lear is listed with skills including Strategy, It Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Togaf, Enterprise Architecture, Itil, and Business Analysis.

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