Track Record – Draft
Delivering critical interim leadership where it matters most
Fast turnaround interim mandates delivered at critical points, shaping leadership across industries and global markets.
A selection of completed projects showcasing our track record in appointing interim professionals into client-side roles. Whether it’s a first-time appointment, a replacement, a team build-out, or a specialist hire, we excel in working across diverse industry sectors and identifying local, regional, and international talent.
Technology Leadership
Strap Line: Talking about our successes in supporting major technological transformations.
Strap Line: Talking about our successes in supporting major technological transformations.
- Brunel London University – Interim CDIO
The Crown Estate – Interim CISO
- University of East Anglia – Interim CIO
- Synectics – Interim Head of IT
- University of East Anglia – Associate Director, Security
- Aston University – Director of Digital Marketing
Programme and Transformation
Strap Line: Talking about our successes in supporting programmes and change.
Strap Line: Talking about our successes in supporting programmes and change.
University of East Anglia – Interim Programme Director
Imperial College London – Transformation Programme Manager
Kings College London – Transformation Program Director
University of Hull – Program Director
Research and Professional Services
Strap Line: Talking about our successes in supporting professional services.
Strap Line: Talking about our successes in supporting professional services.
University of Manchester – Interim Head of People and OD, Faculty of Science and Engineering
University of Oxford – Interim Sanctions and Compliance Consultant
University of Surrey – Interim Academic Registrar
University of Surrey – Interim Director of International Student Recruitment
University of Surrey – Interim Head of Admissions
University of York -Interim Director of International Student Recruitment
Lewisham Council – Interim Head of Strategic Transport and Highways
Loughborough University – Interim Director of Research and Innovation
A selection of completed projects showcasing our track record in appointing interim professionals into client-side roles. Whether it’s a first-time appointment, a replacement, a team build-out, or a specialist hire, we excel in working across diverse industry sectors and identifying local, regional, and international talent.
Technology Leadership
Strap line about our success in supporting major technological functions and transformations
Brunel London University - Interim CDIO
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The Crown Estate - Interim CISO
University of East Anglia - Interim CIO
Synectics - Interim Head of IT
University of East Anglia - Associate Director, Security
Company; UK Top 40 University, 17,000 students, £260mn Income.
Reporting; to COO
- An 18 month interim contract to implement changes across the cyber security and information security estate.
Aston University - Director of Digital Marketing
Program and Transformation
Strap line about our success in supporting major technological functions and transformations
University of East Anglia – Interim Programme Director
A descriptor about how we placed someone here
Imperial College London – Transformation Programme Manager
Kings College London – Transformation Program Director
University of Hull – Program Director
Research and Professional Services
Strap line about our success in supporting major technological functions and transformations
University of Manchester – Interim Head of People and OD, Faculty of Science and Engineering
A descriptor about how we placed someone here
University of Oxford – Interim Sanctions and Compliance Consultant
University of Surrey – Interim Academic Registrar
University of Surrey – Interim Director of International Student Recruitment
University of Surrey – Interim Head of Admissions
University of York -Interim Director of International Student Recruitment
Lewisham Council – Interim Head of Strategic Transport and Highways
Loughborough University – Interim Director of Research and Innovation
HIgh Value Manufacturing Catapult - Interim Director of Partnerships
Property
Strap line about our success in supporting major technological functions and transformations
University of Surrey - Interim Director of Estates
Company; Top 20 UK university with a strong research and innovation pedigree
Reporting; to VP Global
- Responsible for the oversight of the University estate incorporating major capital project, and operational maintenance & refurb.
- In post to caretake the role whilst the University implimented changes and went to search for the permanent appointment.
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City of London Corporation - Interim Programme Director
City of London Corporation - Interim Markets Lead
City of London Corporation - Interim PMO
City of London Corporation - Assistant Director Markets Transition / Trader Relocation, City Surveyors (2yr)
City of London Corporation - Engagement Support (2yr)
City of London Corporation - Markets Transition / Trader Relocation Support, City Surveyors (2yr)
A selection of completed projects showcasing our track record in appointing interim professionals into client-side roles. Whether it’s a first-time appointment, a replacement, a team build-out, or a specialist hire, we excel in working across diverse industry sectors and identifying local, regional, and international talent.
International CISO
Company; Investment Management, Global footprint, c$650bn AUM
Reporting; to COO (EMEA) and Group CISO (US)
- Subsidiary company of 50,000 employee US Financial Services Group.
- Client had had an external cyber audit, and it highlighted several areas for concern including the need for a more senior Information Security appointment.
- The new role was moved out of the CTO directorate with a direct report (and accountability) to the COO and CRO. In addition, a dual reporting line was created through to Group CISO of the parent group in the U.S
- Following an extensive International search process, an experienced CISO was appointed from a global investor services background (last 5 years) with wider experience gained in MNC’s across Telecoms and FMCG sectors.
EMEA CISO
Company; c£20bn Real Estate and Infrastructure Asset owner (UK and Mainland Europe)
Reporting; to CTO (EMEA)
- Several cyber incidents across the year resulted in the need for an Interim CISO to be appointed immediately for 9-12mths in a caretaker and short-term assurance role.
- Reporting to the CTO, the interim set out a roadmap the organisations cyber strategy – the plan, budgets and resourcing the internal and internal team.
- In conjunction, a search was launched to identify the permanent solution. An individual was hired from an industrials/infrastructure background and was onboarded allowing for a transfer of knowledge with the interim.
UK CISO
Company; Company; UK Research & Innovation campus with high performance computing requirements
Reporting; to CIO
- Reporting to the CIO, an Interim CISO was required to create an Information Security function and provide greater governance and assurance to the Board.
- An independent interim consultant was identified and appointed to deliver the strategic elements (3-6 month stint) whilst preparing for a BAU appointment.
- A permanent search was conducted alongside, and a successful appointment made from outside of the sector to fulfil the longer term role.
Head of Cyber Security (Europe)
Company; Financial Services Client (Confidential)
Reporting; to CTO
- Increasing regulatory pressure in the sector, coupled with zero to low maturity in relation to cyber security led to need for a first-time permanent appointment.
- Headcount of the organisation was less than 1,000 employees so needed an individual to deliver appropriately devised solutions.
- A swift search drew a shortlist of candidates from regulatory environments (principally financial and professional services).
- The client selected a highly capable individual in a no.2 role within a larger institution.
Head of Information Security
Company; UK University, 16,000 students, £350mn Income.
Reporting; to CIO
- Security was embedded into service delivery and design and a new, stand alone role was created – reporting to the CIO and setting up an InfoSec department.
- Due to budgetary challenges, an interim was identified to help address “needs must” projects and create a roadmap of policies.
- Following a search process, a permanent InfoSec lead was appointed, someone stepping into their first leadership role but coming from a best practice, bigger team environment.
- Security was embedded into service delivery and design and a new, stand alone role was created – reporting to the CIO and as an independent InfoSec department.
Programme Director (Target Operating Model)
Company; UK Russell Group University, 22,000 students, £1.2bn Income.
Reporting; to PVC
- Leading the transformation of the Estates SME towards a new target operating model.
Chief Digital Information Officer
Company; UK Top 25 University, 15,000 students, £270mn Income.
Reporting; to COO
- Briefing to Offer 9 Days
- Briefing taken COO and HR Director
- Candidates Approached 53
- Candidates Submitted with Profiles & CVs 8
- Candidates to Final Interview 2
- Candidate Start Date 3 Weeks from Offer
- Detailed references taken
Director of International Student Recruitment
Company; UK Top 40 University, 20,000 students, £360mn Income.
Reporting; to COO
- Briefing to Offer 8 days
- Briefing Taken Vice President, Global
- Candidates Approached 60
- Candidates Submitted with profiles and CVs 3
- Candidates to Final Interview 2
- Candidates Start Date 5 Days from Offer
- Detailed references taken
Chief Information Security Officer
One of the largest property managers in the United Kingdom managing over £15bn of assets
Interim Chief Information Officer
Company; UK Top 40 University, 17,000 students, £260mn Income.
Reporting; to COO
- Cross sector appointment new to the HE sector
- Change, transformation, and modernisation of the University
Programme Leader
Company; UK Top 40 University, 17,000 students, £260mn Income.
Reporting; to COO
- 18 month interim contract to implement changes across the cyber security and information security estate.
Other Examples
University of Surrey | Interim Academic Registrar |
Government of Jersey | Interim Energy Policy Lead |
Loughborough University | Interim Director of Research and Innovation |
University of Surrey | Interim Head of Admissions |
University of Surrey | Interim Chief Financial Officer |
University of Manchester | Interim Head of People and OD, Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Kingwills | Technical Expert Consultant |
University of Surrey | Interim Director of International Student Recruitment |
Brunel London University | Interim CDIO |
Satellite Applications Catapult | CTO |
St John’s College, University of Oxford | Interim Finance Operations and Systems Manager (18 months) |
St John College, Oxford | Interim FM |
Imperial College London | Transformation Programme Manager |
University of Cambridge | Interim Head of Group Reporting |
University of York | Interim International and Recruitment |
University of East Anglia | Interim Programme Director (12 months) |
University of Oxford | Interim Head of Group Reporting |
Ploughshare | Interim HR Lead |
Ploughshare | Senior Paralegal FTC |
HVMC | Interim Director PA and Partnerships |
Our Clients
Higher Education and Research
Government, Research and Innovation
Private Sector and Financial Services