Alex Sheen
Principal Consultant at Catalyze Ltd- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Brian H. Robb, MBA, MSc
Alex is a brilliant individual with a world of talent. It is great being in the same MBA program at Imperial College London with him. I highly recommend Alex to everyone.
Ben Winkley
Recently Alex took on some bespoke analytical work for my organisation. He was able to very quickly create and code an excel based solution to some complicated analysis that I had been working on (unsuccessfully at the time!). The final result was easy to follow and presented in a highly user friendly format. Thank you Alex.
Brian H. Robb, MBA, MSc
Alex is a brilliant individual with a world of talent. It is great being in the same MBA program at Imperial College London with him. I highly recommend Alex to everyone.
Ben Winkley
Recently Alex took on some bespoke analytical work for my organisation. He was able to very quickly create and code an excel based solution to some complicated analysis that I had been working on (unsuccessfully at the time!). The final result was easy to follow and presented in a highly user friendly format. Thank you Alex.
Brian H. Robb, MBA, MSc
Alex is a brilliant individual with a world of talent. It is great being in the same MBA program at Imperial College London with him. I highly recommend Alex to everyone.
Ben Winkley
Recently Alex took on some bespoke analytical work for my organisation. He was able to very quickly create and code an excel based solution to some complicated analysis that I had been working on (unsuccessfully at the time!). The final result was easy to follow and presented in a highly user friendly format. Thank you Alex.
Brian H. Robb, MBA, MSc
Alex is a brilliant individual with a world of talent. It is great being in the same MBA program at Imperial College London with him. I highly recommend Alex to everyone.
Ben Winkley
Recently Alex took on some bespoke analytical work for my organisation. He was able to very quickly create and code an excel based solution to some complicated analysis that I had been working on (unsuccessfully at the time!). The final result was easy to follow and presented in a highly user friendly format. Thank you Alex.
Credentials
-
Prepare|Enrich Marriage Facilitator
PREPARE/ENRICHMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Associate Fellow
The OR SocietyJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Associate
The OR SocietyJan, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
-
Catalyze Ltd
-
United Kingdom
-
Business Consulting and Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Principal Consultant
-
Jan 2022 - Present
Helping organisations create and execute decision-making processes which focus on the best possible outcomes; engaging people, breaking down barriers, creating understanding of different perspectives and making best use of resources. Projects across UK Govt including workforce transformation, capability audit, workshop facilitation, change management, output mapping. Helping organisations create and execute decision-making processes which focus on the best possible outcomes; engaging people, breaking down barriers, creating understanding of different perspectives and making best use of resources. Projects across UK Govt including workforce transformation, capability audit, workshop facilitation, change management, output mapping.
-
-
-
Boeing
-
United States
-
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Business Leader & Programme Manager Autonomous Systems UK
-
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
Business Leader and Programme Manager of Boeing's emerging Autonomous Systems business in the UK delivering a growing portfolio of programmes from seabed to space. Portfolio includes all aspects of autonomous, unmanned, drone and counter systems for Boeing in the UK. Key achievements:Developed business unit strategy to establish Boeing UK Autonomous Systems, capture strategic control points and deliver strategic growthBuilt entrepreneurial team to stand up and scale up Boeing UK Autonomous SystemsResponsible for P&L of Boeing UK Autonomous Systems in addition to management of local Boeing Company investment in technology development and new business captureEstablished relationships with key customers and suppliers across defence and commercial sectors to advance business growthEngaging with regulators on technology strategy, regulation development and concepts of operationsIdentifying new market opportunities for existing Boeing solutions, and developing new solution concepts to meet client requirements. Show less
-
-
Team Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis
-
Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
Leading a growing team providing Financial Planning and Analysis support to the Leadership Team of Boeing’s £400m UK Defence subsidiary. Working across the business to guide strategic planning, business planning and financial forecasting to drive recurring revenue growth.Aligning new business and R&D investments with our strategy to maximise opportunities to expand our presence and portfolio. Investor relations facing to our single shareholder, The Boeing Company, creating the narrative to accompany our performance and plans. Driving change through evidence based decision making and enhanced management information to improve enterprise performance.The role also included working as finance business partner to our fledgling Autonomous Systems business unit in the UK, developing strategy, business cases, market analysis and building coherent investment and campaign plans before I was appointed acting program manager and business lead of BDUK Autonomous Systems in January 2019. Show less
-
-
Senior Strategy Analyst - UK/Europe
-
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Working across across Boeing in the UK and Europe to manage the formulation, analysis and ongoing expansion of defence/security portfolio strategy as well as providing a regional focal for Boeing's HorizonX activities. Achievements include:+ Reforming Boeing Defence UK's (BDUK) Strategy Development and Deployment process+ Leading a cross functional team to create a growth strategy for Boeing's UK activities+ Identifying and recommending new venture opportunities for Boeing HorizonX as well as non-traditional partnerships and disruptive business models+ Strategic Performance Management including the creation of a strategic scorecard and War Room+ Long Range Financial modelling to identify "whitespace" for the first time+ Creating a Competitive Advantage and Control Point analysis process+ Analysis of new markets including barriers to entry and investment recommendations+ Market and Environment analysis on the impact of geopolitical and market influences on the business informing enhanced business planning+ M&A activity (pipeline development and business case writing)+ Competitor Analysis across Europe including financial outlook+ Panel member on Win Strategy Steering CommitteesAlso supporting wider Boeing initiatives including UK Prosperity, Programme Managing the Global 2025 Agile Conops UK pilot as well as Cultural Transformation initiatives. Show less
-
-
UK Pilot Project Lead: Global 2025 Agile Conops Organisational Change
-
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
Leading the planning and execution of a pilot programme under our Global 2025 Vision to deliver better country level integration across business units. This involved engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the business, preparing Executive Council level briefing materials and recommending and implementing organisational change. Under this programme we successfully integrated the finance teams of several UK subsidiaries, consolidated supplier management structures across Europe, restructured to a single UK wide IT organisation and laid the groundwork for future functional integration. The learning from this initiative has formed the blueprint for replication in other locations and regions. Show less
-
-
Chief of Staff to Managing Director Boeing Defence UK
-
Aug 2015 - Oct 2016
Chief of Staff/Military Assistant to Managing Director/Vice President of Boeing Defence UK Ltd providing Chief of Staff function to the executive. Providing support at the executive level to decision making, governance and business delivery, leading the outer office team, providing executive level information for decisions and managing special projects.Following a successful period supporting this executive, he was promoted to manage India, Saudi Arabia and Australia in addition to the UK. Show less
-
-
Operations Analyst (UK) - The Boeing Portal
-
Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
Operations Analyst for Boeing Defence UK Advance Programmes in the Boeing Portal supporting business development, capability investigations and external Government/Military clients. Principal areas of analysis include tilt-rotor/rotorcraft effectiveness, force structures, expeditionary operations, strategic deployment and cost analysis.
-
-
-
Futura Defence
-
United Kingdom
-
Software Development
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Consultant Simulation Analyst
-
Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
Consultant Simulation Analyst responsible for analysis and consulting with clients in the field of simulation-enabled strategic decision support. My role also included designing and developing business simulations and associated technology solutions. Projects included: + Analysis and development of modelling for the recuperation of UK force elements + Analysis and development of modelling for the through life sustainability of Australian Defence Force (ADF) force structures. + Focus study on Technical Mastery of specialist trades within Royal Australian Navy. Show less
-
-
-
UK Ministry of Defence
-
United Kingdom
-
Defense and Space Manufacturing
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Senior Analyst and Consultant for Carrier Enabled Power Projection (CEPP)
-
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Senior Analyst and Technical Consultant for Defence Science & Technology Laboratory's (Dstl) Naval Systems Department. Lead analyst on the UK's Carrier Enabled Carrier Projection (CEPP) programme supporting Evidence Based Decision Making for this multi-billion pound equipment programme. My role required extensive engagement with the Capability Areas, FinMilCap, DScrutiny, Navy Command, Air Command, DE&S, Aircraft Carrier Alliance, US Navy, US Marine Corps and wider industry to deliver a coherent analysis programme and ad hoc analytical support to decision makers.I was responsible for the planning, coherence and delivery of the Carrier Enabled Power Projection (CEPP) analysis - consisting of QEC, JSF and CROWSNEST in addition to integating elements of Littoral Manoeuvre. Delivering decision support, long term analysis and technical support to MoD Main Building on all areas of the CEPP Show less
-
-
Operational Analyst & Consultant for Littoral Manoeuvre and Carrier Enabled Power Projection
-
Aug 2010 - Aug 2013
Analyst and Technical Consultant for Defence Science & Technology Laboratory's (Dstl) Naval Systems Department. Engagement with military customer on wide range of topics principally in the areas of Littoral Manoeuvre and Power Projection. Key Projects and decisions supported:+Fast Landing Craft (FLC) and Force Protection Craft (FPC)+Carrier Enabled Power Projection (CEPP)+Strategy to Capability Framework (S2CF)
-
-
Education
-
2016 - 2018
Imperial College Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Distinction. Prize for the Best Overall Performance on the Global MBA programme. -
2015 - 2016
Stanford University
Management Science and Engineering, GPA: 3.5 -
2007 - 2010
University of Southampton
BSc (Hons), Physics -
2005 - 2007
Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College
Maths, Physics, Electronics, Politics, Further Maths, A - Levels -
2000 - 2005
Leicester Grammar School
High School, GCSEs -
2005 - 2009
Defence Technical Officer and Engineer Entry Scheme
Welbeck College & Thunderer Squadron
Community
