Transformation Director in Edinburgh

Transformation Director 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.

Sectors typically served in Edinburgh

How the engagement works

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.

Genuine experience anchor

Group IT leadership at Tesco Bank, headquartered in Edinburgh - a multi-year programme across core banking technology, payments and operations.

Who this is for

Boards and PE sponsors running a major change programme who need a senior operator to own delivery end-to-end, with the track record to navigate complexity and the authority to make decisions.

Typical outcomes

Frequently asked questions

How is the Transformation Director engagement structured in Edinburgh?

On-site days in Edinburgh by arrangement (typically monthly to fortnightly), with weekly remote cadence. Suitable for board engagements and risk committees.

What experience do you bring to Transformation Director work in Edinburgh?

Group IT leadership at Tesco Bank, headquartered in Edinburgh - a multi-year programme across core banking technology, payments and operations.

Who is this Transformation Director service typically for?

Boards and PE sponsors running a major change programme who need a senior operator to own delivery end-to-end, with the track record to navigate complexity and the authority to make decisions.

What does a typical Transformation Director engagement deliver?

Most Transformation Director engagements run for an initial 90-day discovery period followed by an ongoing leadership cadence. Typical outcomes include: A change programme structured for delivery, not theatre; Day-1 readiness and post-merger integration that protects value; Carve-out, separation or migration delivered on time and on budget; A leadership team genuinely capable of running the new state.

How do travel and on-site days work for Edinburgh?

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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