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London, England, United Kingdom

• Led the detailed design and delivery of a group-wide digital agile operating model transformation in a large UK bank involving over 22k FTEs, working directly to the Chief Transformation Officer, including its.
• Steered the Transformation Office of an agile digital transformation at a major international bank across its worldwide Business Divisions, involving over 24k FTEs, working directly to Transformation Office director.
• Directed development and implementation of a digital agile operating model at a major Irish bank, a multinational life sciences company and FTSE100 gaming company to achieve significant savings.

• Managed the definition and prioritisation of a digital servicing roadmap for a large UK commercial bank delivering a 20% increase in CX benefits and a 15% reduction in cost.
• Instigated agile ways of working on a multi-year digital product for a large UK public sector body accelerating delivery and addressing regulatory changes to provide the required digital services to users.

• Led development of the capital strategy for a leading European airport, improving performance and enabling it to become sustainability leader, and at the MoD to improve the productivity of some of its critical assets.
• Led delivery of a transformation at a major UK car manufacturer, doubling the rate change was delivered.

Army Headquarters, Andover, United Kingdom

Heads up the Army's Digital Solutions team shaping the Army's digital strategy and seeking out areas where digitisation can bring business improvement. Refines the business need and determines the most cost-effective solution to maximise the benefits to the business.

Army Headquarters, Andover, United Kingdom

Shaped the Army's strategy and produced the Army's Command Plan, which directs delivery of the Army’s strategy and objectives against its £125Bn budget. Delivered corporate performance and risk management and supported holding to account against agreed targets. Programmed and managed an annual budget of £16M.

Defence Academy, Shrivenham, United Kingdom

Finished in the top 10% of the course while also completing an MA in Defence Studies and an MBA.

Defence Academy, Shrivenham, United Kingdom

Planned and delivered the first term of the Intermediate Command and Staff Course (Land) which is attended by 400 majors each year. Engaged with Kings College London and Cranfield University to develop and program the term's curriculum.

Defence Academy, Shrivenham, United Kingdom

Mentored, coached and motivated 24 students per year to create the conditions for them to succeed in their careers. Developed the digital content that prepares students for the residential course.

York, United Kingdom

Led, provided guidance, career management and pastoral care for 120 individuals. Developed the Squadron's identity, ethos and understanding of its role and planned and conducted training to prepare the Squadron for deployment.

Afghanistan

Delivered UK communications solutions across Kabul in collaboration with other nations and contractors.

Abbeywood, Bristol, United Kingdom

Captured and manged requirements for 20+ cutting-edge communications projects. Negotiated deliverable solutions and held contractors to account for delivering in line with the contract.

Defence Academy, Shrivenham, United Kingdom

Defence Academy, Shrivenham, United Kingdom

Afghanistan

Army Headquarters, Salisbury, United Kingdom

Coventry, United Kingdom

Lichfield, United Kingdom

Belfast, United Kingdom

Meng, Engineering, 1St Class

Master Of Arts (Ma), Defence Studies, Merit

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, Distinction

Pgdip, Battlefield Technology

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