Expertise

  • Change Management
  • Executive Leadership
  • Business Growth programmes
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Agile Delivery
  • Programme Management
  • Programme Governance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Management & Leadership
  • Sales Growth
  • Profit Improvement
  • Marketing Strategy & Planning
  • Sourcing & Supply Chain
  • IT Services
  • Digital Innovation
  • Programme Implementation
  • IT Integration
  • Startegy Development&Delivery
  • business transformation
  • Business leadership
  • Operational Improvement
  • Digital Transformation
  • human resources
  • SME Growth
  • E-commerce Website

Summary

As the Director of FC UK Consulting, I specialize in driving business success through the development and implementation of comprehensive business strategies, continuity plans and solving your business problems. My expertise spans a broad range of areas, from Margin Loss and Market Share Decline to Customer Retention and Technology Adoption. I integrate advanced technologies, such as Automation and Artificial Intelligence, to enhance and safeguard top-line growth. My customized solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of your business, drawing on FC UK Consulting’s extensive experience across diverse sectors to offer expert guidance and practical, impactful solutions.

What distinguishes FC UK Consulting is our commitment to your success from inception to implementation—if we don’t deliver, you don’t pay!

With over 30 years in IT and business transformation, I have a proven track record of advancing enterprises from start-up to international expansion. My experience spans multiple industry sectors and includes roles at renowned corporate organizations, enabling me to offer unique insights and strategic solutions to today’s business challenges. By combining real-world expertise with a strategic vision, I ensure that businesses navigate their path to success effectively.

To explore how FC UK Consulting can support your business growth, contact me. I look forward to discussing how we can collaborate to achieve your business objectives.

Specialties: SME Growth | Problem Solver | Strategic Business Leadership | Digital Transformation | Cloud Computing Solutions | Agile and Traditional Management | Team Leadership and Performance | Business Strategy Execution | Operational Efficiency | Target Operating Model | CDO | CIO | Senior Director | Transformation Director | Business Consultant.


Experience

  • FC UK Consulting Ltd - FK2 Consulting Ltd

    Founder/Director
    1 - 5 Employees 2014 - Current

    Director with extensive expertise in technology innovation and a proven track record of advancing corporate businesses through the implementation of complex technical and non-technical programs. Currently dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in achieving growth and enhancing profitability through business planning and strategic technology adoption. I focus on leading transformative changes involving people, processes, and technology, including AI integration.

     

    Regional Director at Tinderbox from Jul 2023 - Aug 2024, assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on their path to achieving growth and profitability enhancement.  

     

    Programme Director (various short-term contracts), Oct 2020 - Jun 2021, leading the definition of recovery plan for some infrastructure and digital transformation programmes across various sectors for Fujitsu and Publicis-Sapient.

     

    Acting CIO (contract) at London Southbank University between May 2014 and Jan 2015, leading IT, digital, and technology strategy, significantly improving digital services and student experiences through a major digital transformation initiative.

  • Publicis-Sapient

    Senior director
    100+ Employees 2019 - 2020

    Directed digital transformation strategies for high-end clients, enhancing their competitiveness.

     

    Led the development and implementation of target operating model in autiomotive industry improving delivery efficiency.

  • Fujitsu UK

    Head of Programmes & Projects Service
    100+ Employees 2015 - 2019

    Served as a key strategist and thought leader for programme delivery transformation within Fujitsu EMEIA executive team, improving cross-regional collaboration and business integration.

     

    Managed the entire lifecycle of a program and project portfolio across EMEIA for 120 corporate clients, generating annual revenues of £750m.

     

    Fostered innovation in IT services transformation, enhancing delivery and client satisfaction through agile methodologies.

     

    Orchestrated the establishment of the EMEIA Programmes and Projects Management service graduate programme, accommodating 30 graduates per year, enabling career building and talent retention opportunities.

  • IBM UK

    Associate Partner
    100+ Employees 2010 - 2014

    Led the DVLA’s application and infrastructure centre of excellence delivery with an annual revenue of £120m, embracing an agile framework. Collaborated with the Government Digital Service to define a transformative agile delivery model, enhancing efficiency and service quality.

     

    Led the recovery of the Vodafone Money Transfer programme (Mobile Payment) and governed the return to positive P&L.

     

    Held various other short-term roles as Programme Director for clients such as DWP, MoJ and RBS.

  • EDS - HP

    Programme Director
    100+ Employees 2007 - 2010

    Key player in delivering global services for Nokia/NSN telecom contract, managing programs with budgets over £30M.

    Spearheaded innovation and change, leading to successful program deliveries across more than 30 countries.

     

    Led the delivery of Vodafone E-commerce programme (VOP) generating £20m+ in revenue.

  • Capgemini UK

    Programme Manager
    100+ Employees 2000 - 2007

    Instrumental in the delivery of HMRC’s new digital website (PAYE, Self-Assessment, and Corporate Tax) programme, managing a Centre of Excellence of 250+ staff.
    Championed a rightshore delivery model promoting continuous improvement and automation, driving annual revenues of £30m, enhancing delivery efficiency and client satisfaction.

     

    Held project management roles for Clifford Chance and General Motors clients.

  • Airsys ATM

    Head of Software Capability
    100+ Employees 1991 - 2000

    Pioneered the highly successful design and delivery of entirely new, leading-edge systems and software to the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre as part of EUROCONTROL’s Air Traffic Control System.

  • Tinderox Business Development Franchise - FK2 Consulting Ltd -

    Regional Director/Founder
    1 - 5 Employees 2023 - Current
    Tinderox Business Development Franchise - FK2 Consulting Ltd -
  • The Access Group

    Transformational Projects & Programmes Director
    100+ Employees 2021 - 2023
    • Enhanced product market readiness and ROI realisation by streamlining cloud/SaaS product development in collaboration with CxO leadership.
    • Successfully led the development and implementation of a product transformation factory with associated organizational change leveraging a SAFe model, funded by a £25m private equity investment. This initiative enhanced business performance, that contributed to a tenfold increase in business valuation. 
    • Achieved the transformation completion two months ahead of the anticipated schedule.
  • FC UK Consulting - FK2 Consulting Ltd

    Director/Founder
    - Current
    FC UK Consulting - FK2 Consulting Ltd

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