BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY LEADER
You’re not alone. Most businesses have untapped potential that can be unlocked with the right strategy and mindset. That’s where I come in. I am an expert at helping companies to innovate and increase their profitability and efficiency.
MY
Capabilities
With over 30 years of experience, I am passionate about driving digital transformation and making a positive lasting difference.
INNOVATION STRATEGY
I have the strategic experience to give your organisation lasting profitable growth by delivering operational efficiencies and intelligent data and technology solutions.
TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
I’m highly skilled in building scalable and performant technology and business operations through intelligent data and technology solutions to increase shareholder value.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
An experienced technology architect of integrated digital strategies underpinning rapid growth, having directed the successful integration of more than 30 mergers and acquisitions.
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
I have distilled over fifteen years of real-world technology leadership into highly engaging keynotes to inspire, with instantly applicable mindset, behavioural, and practical solutions to help drive growth through lasting change.
“Challenge, to improve is the principle that guides me. I am a business leader and strategist.”
Value
£185M ACQUISITION OF CO-OP INSURANCE
Successfully directed the complex transition of Co-Op Insurance business and technology operations, securely migrating over 1.2M customers while readying a thousand employees in multiple UK locations to operate on upgraded systems.
Streamlined the tech environment and unlocked substantial cost savings, enabling sustainable growth.
Revolutionary Cloud Pricing Engine to enhance product offerings
Developed a pioneering Insurer rating engine that optimises customer pricing unlike before.
This groundbreaking platform processes millions of quotes daily. Leveraging sophisticated cloud technologies and advanced data analytics to enhance renewal rates, reduce claims loss ratios and boost profitability.
Blueprint to support 35+ complex company integrations
Leveraging a cutting-edge M&A migration blueprint, my team has successfully supported over 35 complex company acquisitions.
This innovative approach ensured reliable scaling and avoided potential technical debt issues. This equated to a c1.2k% increase in gross written insurance premium (from £63M to £810M).
Selected Media
Digital Eye Roundup
Agile Project Failure: The Hidden Cultural Barrier Undermining Success
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How to Maximise Knowledge Transfer Between Business and Engineering Teams
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Strategic Planning Approaches: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up
How do you determine which strategic planning approach is right for your organisation?In a world where change is the only...
Insights
How to Transform Your Tech Strategy with a Business Capability Model
Introduction A business capability model is crucial for elevating your tech strategy in today's fast-paced insurance industry....
Legacy System Modernisation: Unlocking Growth and Agility Through Core System Transformation
Introduction Legacy system modernisation is now essential for insurers to thrive in today’s fast-paced industry, where frequent...
Insurtech Insights 2024 Highlights: Innovations and Industry Trends
Attending the Insurtech Insights event in London in 2024 was a thought-provoking experience. It offered excellent networking...