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Directed the scaling of NHS’s Blood Pressure @Home initiative, helping the millions of people at risk of heart-related diseases monitor their condition more effectively. Through helping procure modern devices, developing patient experience, and modernising data flow, we were able to increase the number of patient-driven data readings from the low thousands in 2019 to over 2 million by the end of in 2022. We’ve developed exciting plans to scale this much much further in 2023.Developed the UK’s first Digital Heart Health strategy and delivery plan. Through multiple frontline interviews, patient research, horizon scans and observations, we developed a range of opportunities across the health system for technology to play a greater, more effective role in delivery of heart care. These opportunities are now setting the direction for a range of investments from NHS England, regional health bodies and third sector providers under the guidance of the National Clinical Director.Directed the £3m Digital Cardiac Network initiative which supported 4 regional networks to adopt and scale a range of patient-focused, technology-enabled innovations across heart health. In less than 12 months, this work has developed from a standing start to establish four, fully-formed tech innovation teams who have reached over 3000 patients in the first stages of their clinical testing. More evaluation and testing to come in 2023.Built up the agile, research, and design skills of the NHS Digital Care Models group (~80 people) through the development of a light training curriculum, ad hoc design direction, and opening up opportunities to practice human-centred techniques in a clinically safe environment. This training has started to reshape problem-solving approaches across cardiology, musculoskeletal conditions, elective care, IT interoperability and beyond.

Directed the design, launch and startup of D-Ford - Ford Motor Co’s global design-led innovation arm which is currently scaling to upwards of 400 designers worldwide, and shipping human-centred products and services to millions of customers.Led a series of alpha/beta design teams exploring the potential of Ford’s vehicle maintenance technology and services. These design explorations would later become the foundation for the Fordliive Connected Uptime system which is scaling to millions of vehicles across the world, and significantly reducing waste and emissions in the industry.In partnership with H&M colleagues, directed the alpha development of their global, multi-brand e-commerce packaging platform that is scaling to over 100 million packages this year, and removing thousands of tons of plastic and carbon from the fashion supply chain.Co-Designed, launched and coached H&M’s agile, human-centred, strategic design studio and supported them on their journey towards scale and influence across the organisation. The team are now leading important global design work on supply chain transformation, diversity, equity & inclusion, and post-COVID store network transformation. On behalf of the UAE Government, led the design of the world’s first ‘Ministry of Possibilities’, a human-centred tech and design hub which enables civil servants and wider society to build ‘startup’ pieces of government to solve systemic, intractable social challenges.Launched and curated IDEO London’s always-sold-out Creative Sparx events series (now with a community of 500+ members), an open house gathering created to inspire, and widen participation in design from currently underrepresented groups.

Directed over 30 innovation projects across the public sector - using human-centred design and digital technology to transform the deliver services across social care, transport, import/export of goods, waste management and housing.Started-up and led the company's Organisational Design team, building expertise in strategy development, operating model design, and change management.Developed and embedded a series of internal organisational changes which supported rapid growth in revenue, average project value, repeat commissions, and Net Promoter Scores from clients.Lead Service Designer on the joint GDS/HMRC 'One Government at the Border' programme, directing a team of researchers, designers and UX specialists to develop the future model for importing/exporting goods across the UK.Co-designed and delivered a 6-month innovation training programme on behalf of the UAE Prime Minister.

Designed a new operating model for a global, omnichannel fashion retailer, putting the customer at the heart of product design and decision-making.Started-up and led Boxwood's 'Customer Experience and Digital' practice, ensuring that we remain thought-leaders in this area.Developed and executed a new organisational design for a multi-billion pound global forex company which enabled an effective, global way of working alongside a 15% reduction in their cost base.Developed the overall solution and implementation plan for a 3-year cultural change programme within one of the UK’s leading retail banks.Redesigned the global business model for a £350m online wine retailer – including development of a robust business case and design implications for customer experience and the wider operating model.Led a project team which developed a clear, evidence-based international expansion plan for a large global retailer.

Designed and executed the organisational redesign of the strategy and performance function.Project-managed a series of fast-paced problem solving reviews of various central government strategies, policies and operations. Lead focused teams of various sizes through scoping, analysis, innovation, recommendation-building and action planning stages of a project.Designed and supported process improvements to UK foreign national prisoner operations, leading to a five-fold increase in productivity.Further work included design and facilitation of training modules focused on developing departmental capability in structured innovation and problem-solving.

Delivered three multi-million pound visa network operating model projects in Europe, Russia and Northern Africa releasing savings of £8m pa. Remotely managed regional staff to organise procurement, HR, finance and logistics. Carried out detailed analysis/modelling and secured Executive Investment Board approval for a £125m business case to open a new visa ‘hub’ in Pretoria, South Africa.

Headed the PMO of a £20m IT-enabled transformation programme overseeing risk management, performance tracking, budget control and support to the Executive Board. The programme led to an overhaul of key processes and governance across the organisation.In collaboration with in-country staff and delivery partners, developed new systems and processes to improve how DFID Sierra Leone projects are initiated and managed. This programme reduced portfolio management overheads by 25%Operational fieldwork in Tunisia, consulting senior African Development Bank officials on the effectiveness of DFID engagement. Produced an aid improvement plan on behalf of the DG International, outlining necessary improvements to the UK’s influencing strategy.

Led the risk-management of 12 business change projects which formed part of the Home Office Reform agenda, led by the Home Secretary. A key part of the design team which engineered a new operating model/org design for the £7bn department, and developed the early-stage planning for the demerger of NOMS into the Ministry of Justice.Project managed the assent of secondary legislation. Designed supporting policy in collaboration with Home Office/OGD officials, liaised with lawyers to finalise drafting and worked closely with ministers to guide legislation through parliament.Sat as sentencing lead on the Home Secretary’s high profile Child Sex Offender Review Board. Research and development led to fresh initiatives which increased protection of children and vulnerable adults.