I retired from Schroders in 2022 and now act as a freelance consultant providing strategic change and transformation advisory services in the Asset and Wealth Mgt space. I am also providing advice and coaching on developing leadership and people skills across any industry. I am utilising my knowledge of Investment Technology platforms and performing strategic advisory roles for Asset & Wealth Managers, Software Providers and Change Consultants. I am sought out for my in depth knowledge and experience of platform transformation and as a senior customer of systems and service providers. I have deep knowledge of the end state options, business case and implementation approach needed for major platforms such as Aladdin and E-Front from BlackRock, ALTO Investment and Wealth from Amundi and Dimension from SimCorp. My coaching program gives a unique perspective on personal development based on real experience, using real world examples. In my first career I was a senior leader within the IT, Data and Business Change functions in the Investment Management industry. My key skills are: • Senior leader with extensive experience in global Investment Management businesses • Business Transformation Strategy - track record of driving strategic change in global organisations • Plotting the path not just the end goal • Data Strategy & Governance • Track record of delivering strategic change with multi-million $ program delivery. • Forward thinker with a passion for innovation and the difference technology and process can make to a business. • Strong vendor management skills, experience of outsourced services in the UK, US, Eastern Europe and India. • Excellent people and coaching skills, track record of creating and retaining winning teams. In 2006 I led the MLIM – BlackRock merger for technology with overall responsibility for EMEA. Between 2007 and 2009 I was CTO at BlackRock for the EMEA region. In 2010 I initiated and led Aviva Investors Enterprise transformation program. This included delivery of the Aladdin platform from BlackRock Solutions into Singapore, US, UK and France. In 2012 I joined Schroders and progressed to run all of Asset Mgt Technology with responsibility for over 400 staff. I developed the technology transformation strategy for Front, Middle and Back office including Group Data. I led the delivery of this major transformation program that included the implementation of the Aladdin system globally, across all asset classes. I had responsibility for technology platform strategies across the business and sat on the Global Operating Committee.