Experience

The Bar Standards Board

• United Kingdom
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Board Member

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  London, United Kingdom NED – Independent Layman Reporting the Chairperson BSB, responsible for Chairing of Strategy, Resources and Planning. Member of the Finance. Pension and Investment of the Bar Association. Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Independent Board member responsible for regulating the performance of barristers in the public interest. Holding the executive to account, scrutinising performance and setting and approving the strategic operating plan and budget. Lay member of finance… Show more NED – Independent Layman Reporting the Chairperson BSB, responsible for Chairing of Strategy, Resources and Planning. Member of the Finance. Pension and Investment of the Bar Association. Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Independent Board member responsible for regulating the performance of barristers in the public interest. Holding the executive to account, scrutinising performance and setting and approving the strategic operating plan and budget. Lay member of finance committee for the Bar Council responsible for investment, property and remuneration. Show less



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Consultant | Non Executive Director | Board Member

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom



Broadway Partners Limited

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  Broadway is a rural Fibre and FWA provider whose purpose is to 'connect the unconnected' in Wales and Scotland. A short 15 mth assignment for me as CEO to lead the turn around into a viable business to build a high quality network and deliver exceptional customer experience. The business was bought by Voneus in September 2023 to continue the next leg of journey to scale and grow in the rural markets.



Lightspeed Broadband Limited

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

  United Kingdom Lightspeed Broadband is a new and exciting internet provider to serve residents and businesses across towns in the east of England, starting in South Lincolnshire, with gigabit capable broadband services. Backed by an international investment consortium and managed by a highly experienced team, Lightspeed has a clear deployment strategy and ability to deliver at pace, to become a leading provider in the market. High speed, ultra-reliable broadband has become key to our connected lives;… Show more Lightspeed Broadband is a new and exciting internet provider to serve residents and businesses across towns in the east of England, starting in South Lincolnshire, with gigabit capable broadband services. Backed by an international investment consortium and managed by a highly experienced team, Lightspeed has a clear deployment strategy and ability to deliver at pace, to become a leading provider in the market. High speed, ultra-reliable broadband has become key to our connected lives; at work, at home, how we live our lives today and in the future. At Lightspeed, our goal is to unlock the full digital potential of the communities we serve by providing a gigabit broadband network, underpinned by high quality, locally delivered service to residents and businesses. Our roll-out starts in the spring this year and we have a funded plan to get to up to 100k homes by end of 2022 with an ambition to get to up to a 1 million by 2025. Show less



AtmosClear Ventures

• Switzerland
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Strategic Advisor

  • Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

  London, England, United Kingdom Providing strategic and operational advice for investment for new start-ups into the European fibre market.



BT

• Belgium
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director BT Group

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2020

  Managing Director – Strategy and Transformation Accountable for over £1bn portfolio of new investment in Strategic Growth Programmes. • Led the restructuring JV for 5G growth, developing the strategic plan, obtaining investment, and recommending new Board members to improve the partnership. • Created a new highly effective team, approved strategy, and funded a business plan to deliver multi-million-pound new growth opportunities within new markets for AI, Data Solutions and TV… Show more Managing Director – Strategy and Transformation Accountable for over £1bn portfolio of new investment in Strategic Growth Programmes. • Led the restructuring JV for 5G growth, developing the strategic plan, obtaining investment, and recommending new Board members to improve the partnership. • Created a new highly effective team, approved strategy, and funded a business plan to deliver multi-million-pound new growth opportunities within new markets for AI, Data Solutions and TV Advertising. • Developed a new business strategy to identify new opportunities in key market verticals in Digital TV, HealthCare, and Smart Cities, working with key partners PWC and McKinsey. • Drove the adoption of agile working mindset and workplace changes to improve workflow, significantly improving employee satisfaction as well as speed to market. • As a key member of the SLT, influenced the shaping of Diversity & Inclusion policies, leading by example and driving adoption through effective communication and mentoring. Show less



Openreach

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Director BDUK

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  London, United Kingdom Managing Director – BDUK Fibre Broadband Accountable for £2.5bn Public Private Partnership with Government for Fibre Broadband delivery. • Led a nationwide team to win of competitive public investment bids with 46 UK local government organisations to secure over a £1bn of grant funding. • Developed a strategy and business plan to secure over £1bn BT Group investment into fibre broadband. • Built and inspired a brilliantly diverse team of 100+ across Sales… Show more Managing Director – BDUK Fibre Broadband Accountable for £2.5bn Public Private Partnership with Government for Fibre Broadband delivery. • Led a nationwide team to win of competitive public investment bids with 46 UK local government organisations to secure over a £1bn of grant funding. • Developed a strategy and business plan to secure over £1bn BT Group investment into fibre broadband. • Built and inspired a brilliantly diverse team of 100+ across Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, commercial and project management to deliver against ambitious government targets. • Developed and implemented a communications strategy with key stakeholders in government, partners, and industry experts to improve reputation and media coverage • Transformed social inclusion, business effectiveness, and the digital divide through the successful commercial delivery of 95% UK Superfast fibre broadband. Show less

• Group Managing Director - Mobility

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2017

  London, United Kingdom Managing Director-Mobile Accountable for transformation of BT into a new mobile business. • Led a strategic review of the fixed mobile market, securing Board investment approval. • Successfully negotiated new key partnership agreements with EE, Apple, Samsung. • Launched a new BT Mobile consumer and business offering, achieving 1 million customers. • Led the transformation to a digital first approach to improve customer experience and costs. • Successfully led the… Show more Managing Director-Mobile Accountable for transformation of BT into a new mobile business. • Led a strategic review of the fixed mobile market, securing Board investment approval. • Successfully negotiated new key partnership agreements with EE, Apple, Samsung. • Launched a new BT Mobile consumer and business offering, achieving 1 million customers. • Led the transformation to a digital first approach to improve customer experience and costs. • Successfully led the BT:EE pre-merger negotiations with key partners Freshfields and Compass Lexicon to the Competition and Markets Authority on the Wholesale Market. • Led the BT /EE integration programme to achieve financial synergies, brand re-positioning, sales integration, and cultural change. Show less



BT Wholesale

• Telecommunications
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer/ MD - BTW Managed and Professional Services

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2014

  Gatwick and London Chief Operating Officer/MD Accountable for creation, development, and delivery of a £800m P&L new business unit. • Led the new ambitious growth strategy and business investment approval to create a new £1bn managed services business. • Appointed as COO and Chair of BT MSL to create a new leadership team and operate a business of over 1000 people across sales, commercial and insourced field operations. • Led and won over £4bn of long term competitive managed services bids… Show more Chief Operating Officer/MD Accountable for creation, development, and delivery of a £800m P&L new business unit. • Led the new ambitious growth strategy and business investment approval to create a new £1bn managed services business. • Appointed as COO and Chair of BT MSL to create a new leadership team and operate a business of over 1000 people across sales, commercial and insourced field operations. • Led and won over £4bn of long term competitive managed services bids and contracts including KCOM), EE, Virgin Media and BBC • Successfully managed P&Ls with revenues over £800m pa and Ebitda over £200m Show less

• Director of Strategy and Business Development

  • Jan 2001 - Jul 2005

  Director responsible for strategy deployment, analysis and new business development focussing on mid term growth and venturing opportunities.

• Director of Products and Marketing

  • Jul 1997 - Jan 2001

  Director resposnible for portfolio development, regulation, products management, pricing and sector marketing.

• Account Director to General Manager

  • Jan 1990 - Jul 1997

  Client directtor for Vodafone and Cellnet( O2) and Cable TV clients. General Manager for Mobile Sector ( sales, service and commercial)



Plessey Communications

• Sales Manager

  • 1986 - 1990

  repsonsible for major sales and service clients covering governement, education, medical and police for Coomunications and IT services.