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Edward

I am an experienced transformational change leader and problem solver with nearly 30 years of experience in the data & analytics industry. With experience across multiple sectors and in client, supplier and consultancy roles, I am a people focused problem solver who is passionate about the business transformative benefits of data & analytics and know that unlocking this value starts with people, processes and strong leadership to define and enact the cultural and organisational change needed to help organisations take the right next step on their data driven transformational journey.

About me

Fifty something road cyclist who loves helping people with their data, analytics & AI transformations as a means to help pay for my hobby.

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Notable employer

  • Managing Consultant at Accenture

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Managing Director
2016 - Present

a variety of projects, ranging from trusted adviser/non-exec style engagements, developing board level data strategies to managing programmes of complex multi-dimensional change. Example Projects – for further details please see https://www.dpiconsulting.co.uk/case-studies-1 • Defined the global data strategy for Volvo Cars, led the first phase of the transformation to rollout and embed the data mesh based strategy, roadmap & operating model. • Developed a global multi-domain MDM business case, strategy & roadmap for a multi-national construction materials manufacturer (Saint-Gobain), aligning the plan to their ERP & CRM transformation programme. • Data Strategy & business case development, including securing funding & mobilising change programmes, across multiple sectors including: Financial Services (Retail Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, Fintech), Public Sector, Logistics, E-Commerce, Utilities, fast-food & charities. • Various advisory & coaching roles supporting businesses and individuals to solve problems and deliver projects across the data & analytics landscape including numerous data governance / management engagements.

Head of Data
2011 - 2016

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, setting and leading the data strategy for the Bank with a remit to improve customer experience, reduce cost and improve compliance & control measures.

Head of Data & MI Transformation
2016 - 2018

Leadership of a group wide Data & MI Transformation programme providing business sponsorship and subject matter expertise to drive delivery of a complex cross group programme with a remit to change how Data and MI is consumed, delivered and governed for Financial Management & Regulatory Reporting, Customer Insight and Operational Management & Reporting.

Managing ConsultantNotable
2010 - 2011

Consultant within the Process & Information Management practice, delivered large scale data integration projects for Lloyds Banking Group and performed a programme recovery role for an Analytics & BI programme at EDF Energy

Educations

Degree of Electrical & Electronic EngineeringUniversity of Manchester
1992 - 1996

Skills

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Languages

English