Post-merger rationalisation of two global banks

• Shaped up and implemented a programme of work to rationalise the buildings portfolio and operational functions for the Transfer Agency and Fund Accounting business in Luxembourg, Dublin and Cork taking into account the impact on operations in London, Edinburgh and other offshore locations

Rationalisation of one of the largest call centre, warehouse and distribution networks in the UK for a major privately owned retailer

• Target £7M annual operational  savings 
• Delivered  €8M annual operational savings 

Successful turnaround of a £10m Head Office relocation programme for a FTSE 100 multi-channel retailer

• Took over a £2M plus budget deficit and challenged timescale
• Delivered £0.75 under budget and on time  

Post merger rationalisation within a major publicly quoted media group

• Delivered organisational design
• Common working practices
• Delivered a cultural change programme

Pre-announcement planning for a leading home improvement retailer of its integration within corporate group headquarters

• Set up an off-site operation in view of the sensitivity of the assignment
• Recruited a hand pick team of industry experts
• Produced full mobilisation plan and costs   

Planned the relocation of the largest Broadcast Centre in the UK

• Produced a full business migration plans to move the principle live broadcast facility into a new purpose build building, whilst ensuring continuity of programming was not put at risk

Headed the design of a an internet based “high net worth” bank  

•  Successfully completed project on time in spite of serious resource constraints due to operational priorites 
   

Established a centre of excellence for Portfolio, Programme and Project Management within a FTSE 100 company retailer

•  Coached and mentored programme/project managers
• Trouble shooting of projects and programmes
• Delivered several key business initiatives  

Set up a Programme Office for a major business transformation programme

• Established programme controls and reporting for a portfolio of initiatives totalling £20M budget and 180 staff
• Carried out project reviews  
• Coaching and Mentoring of many individuals and colleagues in Portfolio/Programme and Project disciplines.

Coached and mentored many individuals in Leadership Effectiveness and Synergistic behaviour within the workplace

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