Alastair Lechler
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Cathy Marriott
I've worked with Alastair on a number of transformation and change projects. He's great at really getting to know people and the business context, understanding personalities and motivations and then putting effective teams together. Alistair is always on hand to talk things through honestly and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend and work with him again.
Kelly Dongworth
Alastair is unique in that he both really understands Business Change and Transformation, whilst genuinely caring about the people that work with him. As a consultant providing services on behalf or Argon, I’ve found Alastair’s compassion, responsiveness and desire to help me second to none. I can guarantee that if I call him for some advice or guidance he’ll respond on day and if he can’t help he’ll find someone that will. An example of this is when I called him with a suite of roles which I needed to fill yesterday, (isn’t that always the case!) Not only did he provide the right profile of people, which saved me much needed time, he took all the heavy lifting of organisation away from me - a a rare trait. Alastair’s got the rare knack of truly understanding the clients problem and being able to find a solution that works and quickly. He regularly checks in to make sure things are as they should be and provides hassle free solutions when they’re not. Kind, (seemingly) unflappable and fun, I have no hesitation in recommending Alastair to anyone needing a Transformation expert or to a talented consultant looking for a new business ‘home’.
Darrell Reed
Alastair has been a great help in helping me find the RIGHT role with the right company and supporting me in that role. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Cathy Marriott
I've worked with Alastair on a number of transformation and change projects. He's great at really getting to know people and the business context, understanding personalities and motivations and then putting effective teams together. Alistair is always on hand to talk things through honestly and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend and work with him again.
Kelly Dongworth
Alastair is unique in that he both really understands Business Change and Transformation, whilst genuinely caring about the people that work with him. As a consultant providing services on behalf or Argon, I’ve found Alastair’s compassion, responsiveness and desire to help me second to none. I can guarantee that if I call him for some advice or guidance he’ll respond on day and if he can’t help he’ll find someone that will. An example of this is when I called him with a suite of roles which I needed to fill yesterday, (isn’t that always the case!) Not only did he provide the right profile of people, which saved me much needed time, he took all the heavy lifting of organisation away from me - a a rare trait. Alastair’s got the rare knack of truly understanding the clients problem and being able to find a solution that works and quickly. He regularly checks in to make sure things are as they should be and provides hassle free solutions when they’re not. Kind, (seemingly) unflappable and fun, I have no hesitation in recommending Alastair to anyone needing a Transformation expert or to a talented consultant looking for a new business ‘home’.
Darrell Reed
Alastair has been a great help in helping me find the RIGHT role with the right company and supporting me in that role. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Cathy Marriott
I've worked with Alastair on a number of transformation and change projects. He's great at really getting to know people and the business context, understanding personalities and motivations and then putting effective teams together. Alistair is always on hand to talk things through honestly and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend and work with him again.
Kelly Dongworth
Alastair is unique in that he both really understands Business Change and Transformation, whilst genuinely caring about the people that work with him. As a consultant providing services on behalf or Argon, I’ve found Alastair’s compassion, responsiveness and desire to help me second to none. I can guarantee that if I call him for some advice or guidance he’ll respond on day and if he can’t help he’ll find someone that will. An example of this is when I called him with a suite of roles which I needed to fill yesterday, (isn’t that always the case!) Not only did he provide the right profile of people, which saved me much needed time, he took all the heavy lifting of organisation away from me - a a rare trait. Alastair’s got the rare knack of truly understanding the clients problem and being able to find a solution that works and quickly. He regularly checks in to make sure things are as they should be and provides hassle free solutions when they’re not. Kind, (seemingly) unflappable and fun, I have no hesitation in recommending Alastair to anyone needing a Transformation expert or to a talented consultant looking for a new business ‘home’.
Darrell Reed
Alastair has been a great help in helping me find the RIGHT role with the right company and supporting me in that role. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Cathy Marriott
I've worked with Alastair on a number of transformation and change projects. He's great at really getting to know people and the business context, understanding personalities and motivations and then putting effective teams together. Alistair is always on hand to talk things through honestly and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend and work with him again.
Kelly Dongworth
Alastair is unique in that he both really understands Business Change and Transformation, whilst genuinely caring about the people that work with him. As a consultant providing services on behalf or Argon, I’ve found Alastair’s compassion, responsiveness and desire to help me second to none. I can guarantee that if I call him for some advice or guidance he’ll respond on day and if he can’t help he’ll find someone that will. An example of this is when I called him with a suite of roles which I needed to fill yesterday, (isn’t that always the case!) Not only did he provide the right profile of people, which saved me much needed time, he took all the heavy lifting of organisation away from me - a a rare trait. Alastair’s got the rare knack of truly understanding the clients problem and being able to find a solution that works and quickly. He regularly checks in to make sure things are as they should be and provides hassle free solutions when they’re not. Kind, (seemingly) unflappable and fun, I have no hesitation in recommending Alastair to anyone needing a Transformation expert or to a talented consultant looking for a new business ‘home’.
Darrell Reed
Alastair has been a great help in helping me find the RIGHT role with the right company and supporting me in that role. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Experience
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Argon International
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Apr 2020 - Present
Talent broker and solutions provider enabling business transformation.We shape and mobilise programmes impacting people, process and technology.I'm excited by the surge in appetite for Sustainability transformation and look forward to working with progressive thinkers as they redefine their businesses.Argon International works with company Executives to shape and deliver their transformation agendas, through a blend of business consulting and people solutions.Our model ensures that we create real value for organisations going through transformational change, working with leaders who are focused on lasting results.At the heart of our culture is a personal dedication to our customers, and we pride ourselves on the value that we build from our relationships. They are our biggest asset.We offer a blended consultancy model that:• Works alongside you at every step of the transformation journey; helping you shape, deliver and embed value through a combination of business consulting, interim management and executive search solutions.• Enhances your in-house transformation capability - delivering projects ‘with you’, not ‘to you’ - and ensures a lasting legacy as you move into business-as-usual.• Brings clarity, confidence and control over your project portfolio.• Gives you access to the very best talent in the market, either in the form of independent expert resources, or as part of a team solution.• Is led by our Industry Partners, who engage our community of independent associates and transformation leaders to deliver people, process and technology change• Ensures that you are working with the right 3rd party suppliers - vendors, SI’s and other delivery partners - in the right way.• Invests in our professional community through ongoing leadership development, coaching and other programmes designed to develop high performing teams
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ReBoot
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United Kingdom
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Founder
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Apr 2019 - Present
ReBoot is geared towards building a collaborative community, enabling individuals and businesses to explore innovative methods to invest in wellbeing using nature, mindfulness & microdoses of adventure.Aimed at business leaders and individuals who are interested in exploroing new methods to de-stress, recharge or simply get off grid and escape the concrete jungle!ReBoot offers bespoke packages - partnering with ambitious, disruptive and progressive business leaders in the start-up/scale up community who take an inclusive, supportive approach to employee engagement & culture, mental wellbeing, and enhancing team performance.Our mission is to build enhance mental fitness, build resilience, and equip members with the tools and techniques to be at their best, and bring out the best in others more of the time.UK-wide coverage. Based in Edinburgh.www.rebootadventures.com
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The Lens
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ambassador
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Feb 2020 - Present
Championing the superb work that The Lens do - offering intrapreneurship programmes, which can be a very effective catalyst for culture change or transformation.Currently UK-wide footprint, but with ambitions to extend further. Championing the superb work that The Lens do - offering intrapreneurship programmes, which can be a very effective catalyst for culture change or transformation.Currently UK-wide footprint, but with ambitions to extend further.
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The NEF+ Programme - Centre for Entrepreneurs
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programme Director - Talent, Marketing & Communities
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Advocate for entrepreneurship - driving the talent, marketing and community engagement agenda at NEF. Onboarding the next cohort of entrepreneurial leaders, and raising the profile of NEF and Centre for Entrepreneurs across UK enterprise. Advocate for entrepreneurship - driving the talent, marketing and community engagement agenda at NEF. Onboarding the next cohort of entrepreneurial leaders, and raising the profile of NEF and Centre for Entrepreneurs across UK enterprise.
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BIE Executive
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director - Business Transformation - Digital & Technology
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Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
Re-joined BIE to head up the Technology Practice, and launch new Digital service offering.Built out transformation teams across a myriad of sector - including Manufacturing, Professional Services, Not-for-profit, FMCG and Retail.Primary role was new client acquisition & senior account management.Leveraged new technology to streamline processes. Re-joined BIE to head up the Technology Practice, and launch new Digital service offering.Built out transformation teams across a myriad of sector - including Manufacturing, Professional Services, Not-for-profit, FMCG and Retail.Primary role was new client acquisition & senior account management.Leveraged new technology to streamline processes.
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Co-Founder
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
Secured seed funding to launch a disruptive online portal - aimed at dis-aggregating the recruitment sector. Focused on change management and programme delivery - the premise was that much of the recruitment process could be automated, and there was value to be found in assembling an online community of high quality, high integrity independent professionals - who would collaborate to help clients as they hit capability gaps.Worked with digital agency, product lead and branding partner to define MVP, brand pillars and go-to-market strategy.
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Partner
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
Joined exclusive leadership resource consultancy, offering unique management solutions, business transformation and led the building of an invitation only network of experienced, market leading interim professionals. The fastest growing interim management provider in the UK (IIM survey 2015) , WBMS simultaneously provided a unique management solutions proposition; a creative, business transforming alternative to mainstream consulting firms. Joined exclusive leadership resource consultancy, offering unique management solutions, business transformation and led the building of an invitation only network of experienced, market leading interim professionals. The fastest growing interim management provider in the UK (IIM survey 2015) , WBMS simultaneously provided a unique management solutions proposition; a creative, business transforming alternative to mainstream consulting firms.
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BIE Executive
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director - Business Transformation Practice
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Nov 2010 - Jul 2013
BIE placed senior level interim executives with organisations wishing to manage their own transformation, change and transition. BIE placed senior level interim executives with organisations wishing to manage their own transformation, change and transition.
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Badenoch + Clark
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Staffing and Recruiting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager - NHS Interim Management
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Jun 2008 - Nov 2010
Held and developed strategic relationships in the NHS.Streamlined Badenoch & Clark's healthcare offering, building an executive interim brand while driving a team supplying middle management, multi discipline staff into the healthcare market.
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Team Leader
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Jan 2006 - May 2008
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Consultant
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Sep 2004 - Dec 2006
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Education
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The Manchester Metropolitan University
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Latymer Upper School