Independent IT Review support in Edinburgh, delivered by Richard J. Keenlyside - a senior technology operator with three decades of board-level leadership across UK and international businesses. Edinburgh is the UK's second-largest financial centre - banking, asset management, insurance and a fast-growing fintech cluster - with a credible technology and startup scene.
On-site days in Edinburgh by arrangement (typically monthly to fortnightly), with weekly remote cadence. Suitable for board engagements and risk committees.
Travel and on-site: Direct LNER service from London Kings Cross (~4h20) or 1-hour flights from London City and Heathrow. On-site days typically run from Charlotte Square or the city centre.
Group IT leadership at Tesco Bank, headquartered in Edinburgh - a multi-year programme across core banking technology, payments and operations.
Boards, investors, audit committees or new CEOs who need a credible second opinion on IT strategy, risk, spend or delivery - especially around investment cases, post-acquisition diligence, or after a major incident.
On-site days in Edinburgh by arrangement (typically monthly to fortnightly), with weekly remote cadence. Suitable for board engagements and risk committees.
Group IT leadership at Tesco Bank, headquartered in Edinburgh - a multi-year programme across core banking technology, payments and operations.
Boards, investors, audit committees or new CEOs who need a credible second opinion on IT strategy, risk, spend or delivery - especially around investment cases, post-acquisition diligence, or after a major incident.
Most Independent IT Review engagements run for an initial 90-day discovery period followed by an ongoing leadership cadence. Typical outcomes include: An independent view of where the IT function genuinely stands; A prioritised list of risks, gaps and quick wins with cost ranges; Clarity on whether the right team and partners are in place; A document you can act on - and share with stakeholders.
Direct LNER service from London Kings Cross (~4h20) or 1-hour flights from London City and Heathrow. On-site days typically run from Charlotte Square or the city centre.
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