DR Jason Carter LLM: (M&A - Business Change - Major Restructures, Integrations, Divestures Specialist

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Dr JASON CARTER LLM

Accomplished C-Level Executive, Programme Director, (Client Director Sales), Manager - Business & IT/IS Leader

M&A - Business Change - Major Restructures, Integrations, Divestures & Operations Specialist.
PhD Business, Finance and Commerce MBA Business Strategy and Leadership
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Digital - Internet and Social Media Marketer
MSc Sciences and Technology CCTA, PRINCE 2, MSP, PMO, ITIL, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, P2, RAID
Email: [email protected] SKYPE: DRJC-12,
Mobile: + 44 (0)7917 137679

Languages: Bilingual English and French (Some Russian)

Mobility: International; UK/EU Passport

Innovation Implementation Delivery


Transformational leader with an exceptional track record of planning, leading and implementing complex programmes for
global blue-chip corporations, ranging from initial pilot projects worth 150M to world-class infrastructure re-engineering
and software/product development programmes for client portfolios valued at around 4B. Believes in engaging,
empowering and energising multicultural teams while defining critical and complex business requirements, providing
technical leadership and implementing corporate boardroom decision-making acumen to benefit organisations (clients).
Fluent in English and French with basic knowledge of Russian. Presently seeking a senior executive (Management) position
with a reputed banking, financial, IT, TELCO, government, venture capital, or consultancy firm, to lead divisional teams,
strengthen international credentials, steer business performance benefits and deliver outstanding results in alignment with
corporate objectives, having managed large teams geographically dispersed and implementing offshoring strategies.
CORE COMPETENCIES
IT Vision and Strategy Continued Optimisation of Strategic Partnership IT Infrastructure and Change Projects
Technology Transformation Delivering and Enabling Change Agenda Business Strategy/Major Restructures/M&A Crossfunctional Management Technology Integration Programme Management and Benefit Realisation Building eCommerce Capability Relationship Management Delivering EBITDA Uplift Performance Optimisation Strategic Analysis
Customer Centric Design Digital Strategy, Digital Change.
KEY SKILLS AND RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Strategic Technology Initiatives Technocrat with immense knowledge of emerging technologies and ever-evolving
markets. Equipped with advanced technology research skills to deliver large scale E2E business (transactional banking)
migration from inception to completion. Technical authority for defining, developing long-term technology roadmaps,
mitigating global risk factors and delivering latest systems infrastructure, new operating models and world class client
propositions encompassing people, processes, systems and technology roadmaps according to business requirements.
Assumed complete ownership of architecture/infrastructure programmes from conception to delivery worth P&L
of 1B.
Developed winning solutions while communicating and selling technical vision (includes business continuity and
disaster recovery solutions) for leading LSE and NASDAQ enterprises (100).
Generated significant client savings through innovative use of new technologies and methodologies, resulting in
lower costs and increased percentages of profit margins.

Programme - Project Director Manager with Exceptional track record in Programme Leadership, (Practice
Director): A well-established Business Executive, Programme Director and Senior Programme Manager with proven
expertise in delivering highly complex Strategic and Tactical change initiatives on behalf of global corporations covering
banking, telecommunications, public sector, FMCG, e Commerce, energy, utilities, transport, aviation, automotive, medical
and more, Successfully leading client portfolios for blue chip clients across diverse sectors i.e. Siemens, Lloyds Banking
Group, Deutsche Bank, Citibank, Experian, BT, GSK, GM, BP and more. Exceptional track record of planning, leading and
implementing complex programmes, Financial Leadership: Using decision-making acumen to improve resource allocation,
asset management, MI reporting (business intelligence ranging from initial pilot projects to delivering world class
infrastructure re-engineering and software development , rationalisation programmes
Led over 41 engagements covering: M&A, Divestures: Re Organizations, Business model optimisations (BPM) (ERP)
Integrations, Transformation & Operations Recovery, Corporate Governance; Pre and Post-sales support, Commercial
reviews, Customer Relationship Management (CRM).; Implementations Management, Program, Delivery, Risk Assurance,
Service Level & Vendors [SSLM] Third party vendor management, Live Transactional data migrations within Banking Procurement; Staff Mentoring and Development.

Business Leadership: Defined business requirements, priorities and integrated plans, including technical bid consultancy,
financial justification, presenting/influencing at board-level and leading complex negotiations Improving organisational
capabilities by analysing core needs, setting priorities and defining integrated strategies covering international operations,
cross-functional areas and expert teams, matrix managing global entities and adapting business / operating / cost models.
Spearheading major change, transformation, integration and restructuring, implementation programmes using IT as the
driving force to deliver more agile, leaner and fitter client organisations with stronger capabilities, Strengthening core
capabilities using latest technologies (i.e. technical bids / outsourcing / shared / lean models) to yield profitable growth,
spearheading change, creating world class propositions and turning around business critical operations via M&A,
restructuring, IN / outsourcing, near shoring, corporate governance, IPO, risk mitigation, HR development, commercial
initiatives, e Commerce, procurement, service management, systems and process improvement and more.
Technical Leadership: Delivered large Scale E2E Business (transactional Banking) Migration from inception to completion
and a leading technical authority to defining, develop long-term technology roadmaps, mitigate global risk factors and
deliver latest systems infrastructure, new operating models and world class client propositions holistically encompassing
People , Process and Systems both IT and Process, technology roadmaps according to business requirements, long-term
plans and international / security risk factors Provides critical guidance and expertise in: Business & Operations
encompassing people, processes and IT (PaaS), (IaaS), (AaaS) and (SaaS) systems.
The Hypnosis Centre:

Operations Management Consultant & Business Coach

AUG 2015 PRESENT

Managing, Delivering and Implementing real change that generate real wealth by delivering Executive leadership coaching,
mentoring, motivation and personal transformation that is designed to help facilitate professional and personal
development to the point of individual growth, improved performance and contentment and developing the leadership
skills of the coachee (executive) help clients experience rapid, genuine and long lasting change.build highly productive
teams, manage time, and thrive in the most challenging and complex situations through a high level of self-awareness.
Bucks New University:

Director of Information Systems & Technology

Jan 2015 Aug 2015

Managing the department and developing the IT Team (Circa 35 FTE) effectively responsible for creating a positive work
environment providing individuals with clear objectives, ensuring supervision of professional standards and competence
including performance management.
Managed and monitored the IT/IS and departmental budgets, Played a major part of the ISSS Board.
Reported to the Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor to support the leadership and the strategic development of the IT department.
Ensure the delivery of excellent customer service for both employees and students and to manage the IT teams across the
University ensuring they meet the requirements of the business.
Undertake institution wide responsibilities where directed by the Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor: Take responsibility for all
aspects of IT security and disaster recovery plans for the Universitys IT systems.

Security architectures design,


Penetration tests, incident,
Forensic analysis, system and
Network security assessments and hardening
Information Security, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security and Risk Management (COBIT, Compliance, Law, Regulations & Business Continuity)
Staff performance appraisals and resource refresh and capabilities enhancement
Asset Security (Protecting Security of Assets)
Security Engineering (Engineering and Management of Security)
Communication and Network Security (Designing and Protecting Network Security)
Identity and Access Management (Controlling Access and Managing Identity)
Security Assessment and Testing (Designing, Performing, and Analysing Security Testing)
Security Operations (Foundational Concepts, Investigations, Incident Management & Disaster Recovery)
Software Development Security (Understanding, Applying, and Enforcing Software Security)

Moving from a physical on premise environment to a fully redundant Off-Premise & Outsourced virtualualised service.

AEC-RIYADH-KSA:

CIO - CTO & IT/IS - Business Transformation Executive


Dec 13 Dec 14
Supported and enabled the rapid expansion of AEC,s footprint in designated overseas markets, primarily through
partner engagement and opportunity support.
Provided the single point of technical and bid support for existing; emerging and established customers Including
utilities and distribution partners. Smart Citys Meters.
Communicated, influenced and prioritized in a rapidly changing dynamic environment.
Ensured that AECs world class ethics and core brand values of commitment; excellence and distributed wealth
generation were continually improved.
Program / Project managed early stage of deployments, and appointed project managers and technical resources
to take over once deployment being rolled out.
Developed and enhanced customer technical relationships across multiple levels and functions.
Transformed AEC from a supplier to a Strategic Partner and supplier of Smart Metering.
Provided expert technical bid leadership and client submissions by defining bid strategy, presenting detailed
business cases, financial justification, benefit realisation, total cost of ownership and risk controls.
Established formal methodologies to facilitate effective planning/costing of work streams
Included expert teams, applying best practice and defining ITO / BPO outsourcing strategy
Included all governance, risk controls, briefing documents, critical path and project execution
Formulated a long-term vision to match future technology needs and IT strategy roadmap
Involved managing end-to-end programmes from business needs analysis, technical bid preparation and contract
negotiation through to project mobilisation and final implementation.
Programme Strategy, Planning and Stakeholder Engagement
Business Needs Analysis, Technical Bid Leadership, Client Contract Negotiations
Technology Roadmap, Capability Development & Global IT Strategy
Business Transformation, Change Management and Transition Strategy
Commercial leadership - customer propositions, product development and USPs
Business Process Improvement (BPI); Process streamlining, re-engineering and optimisation
Resource Allocation; Asset Management Solutions; Capital Investments
Intellectual Property; Corporate Governance; Regulatory Compliance; Troubleshooting
Mobilisation of expert teams, directing work streams, business as usual (BAU), critical path
Information security, business continuity and disaster recovery consultancy expertise
Financial leadership - cost controls/budgets, risk management, investment business cases

Enzen - UK Power Networks:


Practice Director:
9 Months
Ensured that Enzen was the strategic partner in the creation and delivery of end to end solutions necessary to
meet the challenges faced by the account.
Built intimate knowledge of Smart Utility markets and the customers vision, strategy, short and long term needs,
financial model and resources.
Built intimate customer knowledge by understanding Key Account/Opportunity skills; support mechanisms and key
stakeholders so as to enable a loser working partnership and more efficient opportunity management
Lead the creation of account opportunity support infrastructure (both internally and externally) with assistance
from the VP RoW, for all Enzen solutions related to Key Account(s) and/or territory opportunity
Orchestrated and lead the extended Enzen team to understand the accounts strategy, business imperatives and
top opportunities, drive the process to gain appropriate operational and technical resources. Gained full
collaboration of internal product groups and external technology partners as necessary to meet the needs of the
key account(s).
Managed the solution delivery and architecture process for nominated accounts and territories by interfacing with
UKPN CTO and coupling the needs of the opportunity and the capabilities of Enzen (products and skills)
Increased Enzen Technology market share within the designated opportunities/accounts based on anticipating and
exceeding customer expectations.
Coordinated and monitored account relationships between technology enablers of the Enzen solution for the
realization of the sales opportunity.
Lead key account solution prioritization activities and drove the recognition and acceptance of mega-deal
opportunities.
Defined Enzen technology partner risks and help manage those risks through internal and external collaboration,
so as to yield maximum opportunity potential but minimize technical risk and liabilities.
Ensured that best practices (process and technology) are exchanged both internally and across nominated
opportunities/accounts.

CMG:

Program Director - Business Transformation


24 Months
Scaled the business up and out and lowered operational costs by off shoring and outsourcing development
Managed a dispersed Global virtual team, ensuring that training / support was provided so similar methods and
practices were adopted by all work streams in a (Hyper organization) multi - cultural diverse resource pool.
Established the programme governance structure and provided hands on management of the full end to end life
cycle of the programme; requirement definition, RFI/RFP process and through to solution design development and
implementation.

Accountable for large-scale & highly complex Projects and Programs & Responsible for all Global Infrastructure and product
Service Delivery
Siemens Atos Consulting:

Technical Bid Leader ITO M&A Divesture

9 Months

Provided expert technical bid leadership and client submissions for a major UK Department of Health Programme by
defining bid strategy, presenting detailed business cases, financial justification, benefit realisation, total cost of ownership
and risk controls.

Established formal methodologies to facilitate effective planning/costing of work streams


Included expert teams, applying best practice and defining ITO / BPO outsourcing strategy
Included all governance, risk controls, briefing documents, critical path and project execution
Formulated a long-term vision to match future technology needs and IT strategy roadmap

OTHER PAST CLIENT ASSIGNMENTS:


Lloyds Banking Group: TRANSFORMATION (T&T) PROGRAMME MANAGER - Major Restructure & Integration
Cap Gemini: Global IT Strategy & Transformation Director - Executive management and client consultancy
Experian: Head of Product Management & PMO Practice -: Major business IT / IS transformation programme
A4e: Bid management UK - FRENCH IN Country team management- CRM- MS Dynamics development
eBazR.com: e & m commerce Marketing Communications - offshore development (SDLC) team
TROUX: Implementations, APO/ ERP/ERM/CRM/SAP IT Planning, Resource Management and Client Delivery
BT /OPENREACH: Business Engagement; IT & Information Systems in Active production Environment- VMWARE
LITTLEWOODS: Director M&A - Business & System integration; COGNOS, Business optimisation T&T-TUPE
VODAFONE: Congnos, reporting, analysis, scorecarding, and monitoring of events 3G Mobile networks
DEPT OF HEALTH: ALB,s (QUANGO) Merger / Business Restructure Transformation Diligence-TUPE
Deutsche Bank: Business Absorption / Active production networks and storage systems _TUPE
GLAXO SMITH KLINE: SAP ERP-ERM Program MM, WM, SD, PM, PS, LIS, and FI Cognos reporting,
BRITISH PETROLEUM (BP): Multiple M&A, Integrations, ERP, SAP, WM, PP, and Data Centre Builds
GENERAL MOTORS: De-mergers, divestitures, transition of production network and cultural change-TUPE
ALCATEL: Global Director Manager on Multi Programmes -SDH/PDH/ATM/TDM/MOBILE & Data centre Builds
NORTEL NETWORKS: POP voice & data centre network build outs and migrations
CABLE & WIRELESS: National ICT Programs, Mobile, Fixed line & POP (1 Billion budget)
ERNST & YOUNG: Business Change Management, IT programs
CITIBANK: Global Trading Solutions, Active Active, Capital Markets (Savings, Specialist Investments)
FFL: Various Niche capabilities
Areas of Expertise:

Program & Project Management.


Business & Project Recovery/Reviews
Strategic Planning
Business & IT/IS Outsourcing /Off Shoring.
Business Process Reengineering.
Resource Management,TUPE
Business Integration (M&A).
Strategy Implementation
Influencing / Negotiation
Budgetary Controls
Contractual/Commercial Management

KEY SKILLS:
Presentation & Communication.
Stakeholder Management
Increasing Ownership & Staff Motivation
Mentoring & Coaching Staff.
Structured Disciplines & Practices.
Team Leadership
Building Teams (Including Virtual).
Performance Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Proactive And Results-Driven Professional
Completer & Finisher.

7 Months
2 years
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3 Years
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1 Year
1.5 Years
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3 Years
8 Months
1 Year
9 Months
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9 Months
4 Years
7 Years

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:


Institution/Organisation
University of Liverpool

Canterbury Christ Church University


Canterbury Christ Church University

Qualification
Master of Laws (LLM) Degree: International Business Law.
Subjects: Legal Methods; Conflict of Laws in Business & Commerce; Law of Business
Organisations; Commercial Contracts; EU Law & Single Market; Corporate
Governance; International Economic Law; Internet Law; Information Security
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Business Finance & Commerce
Master of Business Administration (MBA): Business Strategy & Leadership

Certifications:
Master Hypnotist Certification (MH)
5 PATH Hypnotherapy Certification (CH)
7th PATH Self Hypnotherapy (Teacher Certification)
Board Certified Hypnotists (BCH)
Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy for Children
HypnoAnesthesia for Pain Management
Fears & Phobias
Sports Enhancement
Virtual Gastric Band Surgery With Nutrition
Foundations for Clinical Hypnosis
PRINCE2 Foundation
PRINCE2 Practitioner
Agile Project Management
Managing Project Change
Managing Small Projects
(MSP) Managing Successful Programmes
ITIL Service Offerings and Agreements
Change, Risk, Quality, Financial Management
Strategy, Leadership and Contract Negotiation
CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP
Cisco Multi-layer Switched networks
MCSE VMWARE
TOGAF 9.1-9.2 Certified Enterprise Architect
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),
Enterprise Content Management (SharePoint and Alfresco )
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM),
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
SAP (GRC, MM,WM and SD)
HCM - Success Factors, Mobile middleware Smart Metering
Adobe Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Zero to Hero
Building an Integrated Online Marketing Plan
Social Media Management
Onboarding New Hires
Billing Systems Multiple Products/Services
Fraud Prevention
Revenue Assurance
Interconnect
Award for Personal Licence Holders
Certificated Sushi Chef
Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering V2.00
CPC- Transport Management

Institutions:

Number:

BHC-NGH
Banyan Hypnosis Center
Banyan Hypnosis Center
National Guild of Hypnotist
Banyan Hypnosis Center
Eslinger
Mottin & Johnson
Mottin & Johnson
The London College
The London College

Novare
Novare
Lynda.com
Lynda.com
Lynda.com
Learning tree
Learning tree
GWU
GWU
Learning tree
Learning tree
TECH CONNECT
The Knowledge Academy
The Knowledge Academy

SAP ACADAMY
SAP ACADAMY
Academy Class
Lynda.com
Lynda.com
Lynda.com
Phillips
Phillips
Phillips
Phillips
BIB
The Sushi School
High Speed Training Ltd
Friendsbury - RSA

P2R/155720
P2R/157924
EB406E
B2C345
E72371

B14F7A
3E5F71

D5783F

Certifications Continued:
Strategy & Planning
Traditional Communications
Digital Communications
Digital Channels
Social Customer Services
Budgetry Considerations
Personnel Considerations
Risks & Reputation
Analytics
Strategy Formulation & Planning

Search Marketing
SEO (Technical Set-up)
SEO (Content Marketing)
SEO Workshop
PPC (Set-up)
PPC (Applied)
PPC (Operator)
Analytics (Set-up)
Analytics (Applied)
Search (Strategy & Planning)

Social Media Marketing


Content Creation
Content Outreach
Facebook
Twitter
Linkedin
Google+
Youtube
Future Trends
Social Media Strategy & Planning
Display Advertising
eCommerce

Mobile Marketing
Mobile Messaging
Mobile Sites
Mobile Apps
Mobile Advertising
Mobile Video
Mobile Games
mCommerce
Cross Channel
Mobile Strategy & Planning
Email Marketing
User Focused Web Design

Synopsis of skills, knowledge and experience:

Committed Independent Turnaround Executive with specific skills in working with companies in the unique
circumstances of financial distress
Management of departments suffering from serious lack of financial control and reporting, often made worse by the
absence of a cohesive financial team
Addressing business critical issues in the adverse conditions typical of the above.
Experienced in business recovery, financial restructuring, Business model redesign and optimization, solvency
considerations and business disposals
Expert knowledge of program and project lifecycle, artifacts and techniques
Expert knowledge of sources of project complexity
Proven expert in managing multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Proven to be competent with advanced budget control skills
Proven expert with planning, monitoring and reporting
Proven expert in detecting and resolving problems
Significant communication (verbal, written, listening) skills

Jasons expertise in solving Strategic & Tactical challenges facing organisations such as major restructures, change agent ,
M&A integration, strip outs, cost reduction, commercial initiatives, sizing, mobilising expert teams and managing work
streams to achieve programme goals - includes all communications, reporting, budgets, procurement processes and cost
controls, risk analysis. Transition, Transformation and stabilisation to Delivering EBITDA Uplift and increasing ROI. Solid
track record of driving and improving E2E processes by working with key business partners.
Personal Details:
Full driving license, All Groups., Inc (PSV,HGV, CPC)
Address: 14 Clifton Moor, Oakhill, Milton Keynes, MK10 9LZ, United Kingdom. Available: 01/06/2016
Security Cleared: Basic Disclosure No: 110100035844061.

Email: [email protected]

VISAS: Accredited to work in EU and Russia.


National Insurance Number: NZ. ---711 D.
Referees supplied upon request

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