Experience

Valiantys - Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Managing Director UK&I & General Manager EMEA North at Valiantys

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  London, England Metropolitan Area

• Managing Director UK&I

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  London, United Kingdom At Valiantys, we believe that software has the power to improve collaboration and productivity in all teams, changing the enterprise world for the better. As a global Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, we are passionate about our mission to transform teamwork from all industries to be more collaborative, agile and efficient - unleashing their full potential. Our international presence leverages our outstanding (certified) technical expertise to deliver projects with the best in class… Show more At Valiantys, we believe that software has the power to improve collaboration and productivity in all teams, changing the enterprise world for the better. As a global Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, we are passionate about our mission to transform teamwork from all industries to be more collaborative, agile and efficient - unleashing their full potential. Our international presence leverages our outstanding (certified) technical expertise to deliver projects with the best in class agile methodologies and agile tools. Valiantys is a trusted and respected partner to some of the world's largest companies including 42 of the Fortune Global 100. We have been named Atlassian Partner of the year 5 years in a row and are regularly recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees. Learn more about what we do at www.valiantys.com.



Avanade

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Financial Services

  • Oct 2010 - Nov 2018

  London, United Kingdom Recruited to set up and lead Financial Services across Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance sectors. Responsible for market strategy, sales, revenue, marketing, account management, partnerships and alliances across the Industry Vertical for UK & Ireland. Driven over 400% growth in annual sales & revenue achievement in Financial Services across the UK and Ireland.



Experis

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development & Client Relationship Director

  • Sep 2005 - Oct 2010

  London, United Kingdom Jefferson Wells was a US based boutique advisory business specialising in Finance, Compliance & Risk - set up to offer a credible alternative to the traditional big x professional services firms. Recruited by the Managing Partner to spearhead business development, client acquisition & to help set up in the City of London as the first office outside of North America. Primary focus was on Fortune 500 / FTSE 100 clients across Financial Services, Oil & Gas & Communications. Secured… Show more Jefferson Wells was a US based boutique advisory business specialising in Finance, Compliance & Risk - set up to offer a credible alternative to the traditional big x professional services firms. Recruited by the Managing Partner to spearhead business development, client acquisition & to help set up in the City of London as the first office outside of North America. Primary focus was on Fortune 500 / FTSE 100 clients across Financial Services, Oil & Gas & Communications. Secured and developed a major Oil & Gas client into Jefferson Wells' largest client globally at that time. Exceeded annual sales & revenue goals year on year and qualified for annual high achievers awards and global incentive conferences in North & South America Show less



Oracle

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consulting Sales Director - Financial Services

  • Aug 1996 - Jan 2004

  London, United Kingdom Responsible for Market Strategy, Sales (Account Management & New Business Development across Fortune 500 & Mid-Market clients) & Delivery for Consultancy services within the Financial Services Sector. Revenue & P&L focussed. Led a team of 18 Client Managers, Industry Consulting SME's and Support staff; achieved revenue growth of £14m - £38m. Retained hands-on client facing role.



NatWest Centrefile

• Senior Sales Executive / Manager

  • 1993 - 1996



Unisys

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Sales Executive

  • Jan 1988 - Dec 1993

  Business Development and Account Management of Unisys major designated international accounts within Financial Services. Accountable for the sale and delivery of all Unisys Services Lines within nominated key accounts; hardware, software, business applications and professional services implementation team. For example Global Wholesale Banking, Mortgage Processing; Share Registration, Life & Pensions administration...