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- Efficio ConsultingSenior ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSMay 2023 - October 2025 (2 years and 5 months)London, United Kingdom
- Delivered a commercial procurement strategy for the Home Office covering >£500m in annual spend within a complex market under heavy public scrutiny. Required balancing commercial considerations with political and legal constraints.
- Produced a pan-European fleet strategy for a global lift manufacturer with >£200m in annual spend across 20,000 vehicles. Led cross-functional, international workshops spanning Finance, Operations, Procurement, Sustainability and Human Resources. Used detailed scenario modelling to secure C-suite commitment to deliver >15% savings and reduce carbon emissions by 45%.
- Spearheaded two category strategies on Facilities Management and Energy Management worth >£100m in annual spend for a defence arm's-length body. Assessed sector trends, growth drivers, risks, competitive landscapes, M&A activity and optimal delivery models to support long-term investment planning.
- Led an internal workstream to reduce consultant travel expenditure across MENA, negotiating improved corporate rates with global hotel brands to generate savings, improve consultant efficiency and enhance travel governance.
- Armstrong Transaction Services LimitedStrategy ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSOctober 2021 - May 2023 (1 year and 7 months)London, United Kingdom
- Provided commercial due diligence to UK mid-market private equity investors, portfolio companies, and management teams. Synthesised and presented findings to board-level stakeholders to help them understand the key growth opportunities, risks and value-creation levers post-acquisition.
- Worked on 12 transactions across Business Services, Legal Services, Human Capital, Industrials and Technology. Conducted in-depth market and competitor research, supplemented by interviews with industry experts and rigorous quantitative analysis, including financial modelling.
- Analysed market size and trends, growth drivers, competitive positioning, recession resilience, regulatory environments, technology trends and voice of the customer, as well as providing a detailed assessment of the target company's business plan.
- Led pitches and proposal discussions with prospective clients, contributing to repeat work and new business opportunities.
- Third Bridge Group LimitedSenior AssociateCONSULTING AND AUDITSOctober 2018 - October 2021 (3 years)London, United Kingdom
- Supported top-tier management consulting firms with primary research by sourcing, vetting and negotiating with industry leaders to engage with clients.
- Consistently exceeded quarterly billing targets and delivered on Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
- Established the firm's first Industry Roundtable Committee, delivering internal presentations on sectors attracting investor interest, such as the private healthcare and global tea markets.
- Mentored two new joiners from onboarding through to promotion.
- Seconded to the Innovation Team to assist the co-founder in bringing a new value chain mapping product to market.
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Education
- BADurham University2018BA
- Investment Management Certificate2020Investment Management Certificate