Davina Duggan

Strategy, insight and performance consultant with over 20 years' experience supporting complex digital, security, transformation and public-sector programmes across government and industry. Skilled at turning complex information into clear reporting, dashboards, and actionable insights. Experienced in portfolio reporting, KPI design, market analysis, proposition development, performance improvement and stakeholder insight.

Strong track record producing concise written analysis, structured reporting packs, decision-support materials and performance dashboards for senior stakeholders. Comfortable working independently in remote and output-based environments, delivering high-quality analytical work with minimal supervision. Brings a combination of analytical judgement, structured writing, stakeholder awareness and delivery insight for business growth, product development and digital transformation.

Strategy, Insight & Performance Consultant at PA CONSULTING GROUP LTD (2019-01 – Present)

Private equity-backed management consultancy specialising in strategy, technology and innovation.

• Produced data-driven reporting, dashboards and portfolio insight to improve visibility of delivery performance across complex digital and defence programmes.
• Developed Tableau-enabled reporting for the Royal Air Force's digital portfolio of 300+ projects, improving transparency of project performance and supporting more informed governance conversations.
• Conducted market, proposition and sector analysis for emerging technology, AI, research security and digital services, shaping go-to-market narratives and business development materials.
• Produced structured insight reports, executive briefings and written analysis to support senior stakeholder decision-making across defence, digital, security and transformation programmes.
• Supported programme optimisation by analysing delivery performance, identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements to governance, reporting and operating rhythms.
• Led reporting and PMO improvement activity for a major Home Office data analytics programme, strengthening KPI tracking, operational visibility and delivery discipline.
• Delivered written analysis and briefing materials for complex bids and proposals, translating technical, delivery and commercial content into clear business narratives.
• Supported portfolio redesign and cost-out analysis across defence digital programmes, synthesising interview evidence, delivery data and operational constraints into practical recommendations.
• Built structured reporting and assurance materials for high-value technology and service management programmes, supporting clearer delivery oversight and stakeholder alignment.

Portfolio Governance & Insight, National Cyber Security Programme (NCSP) at CABINET OFFICE (2019-01 – 2019-12)

Corporate headquarters for UK Government that supports the Prime Minister.

• Monitored delivery, milestones and spend across 80+ cyber security projects using structured dashboards and reporting tools.
• Produced regular analytical reports to track KPIs, delivery progress, programme risks and investment outcomes.
• Supported cross-government stakeholders with data-driven insight to improve alignment, reduce duplication and strengthen delivery confidence.
• Prepared evidence and reporting materials for external scrutiny, including National Audit Office and Infrastructure and Projects Authority reviews.
• Designed enhanced reporting approaches to improve transparency of benefits, outcomes and programme performance.

PMO, Reporting & Delivery Assurance Lead at GOVERNMENT SECURITY GROUP, CABINET OFFICE (2017-01 – 2019-12)

Function responsible for security across the UK government, led by the Government Chief Security Officer.

• Built reporting, governance and milestone management tools for a £10m cross-government security transformation programme.
• Designed delivery risk frameworks, assurance materials and portfolio reporting to support transformation across 40+ government departments.
• Produced governance packs, progress reporting and decision-support materials for senior stakeholders.
• Supported the establishment of new operating structures, including Cluster Security Units and profession-wide reform activity affecting 1,700 staff.
• Improved programme visibility through structured reporting, clearer escalation routes and more disciplined governance rhythms.

Crisis reporting & Coordination Lead at NATIONAL SECURITY SECRETARIAT, CABINET OFFICE (2016-01 – 2017-12)

Provides national security and intelligence policy advice and coordination to the UK Prime Minister.

• Produced structured briefings, coordination materials and situational reporting to support senior decision-making during major national incidents.
• Coordinated inputs from multiple agencies and delivery partners, turning complex operational information into concise reports and action-focused updates.
• Improved reporting, information-sharing and operational readiness processes for national crisis facilities.
• Developed guidance, training materials and reporting products to support more consistent crisis management practice.

Strategic Risk Analyst at CIVIL CONTINGENCIES SECRETARIAT, CABINET OFFICE (2014-01 – 2016-12)

Cabinet Office's emergency planning and response team.

• Developed strategic assessments of national security risks, including economic, technological, societal and infrastructure-related threats.
• Synthesised complex evidence across sectors and policy areas to support long-term national risk planning.
• Produced structured analysis and briefing materials used to inform national security strategy and resilience planning.

Earlier Career Roles at Multiple Organizations

Earlier roles include policy, communications, research and analysis positions across the Ministry of Justice, HM Treasury, House of Commons, ITN and the Metropolitan Police Service. Focus throughout earlier career on research, written analysis, stakeholder communication, operational coordination and structured reporting.

Global Executive MBA in Business Administration – INSEAD

Master of Arts in Intelligence and International Security – KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Journalism – UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS AT FARNHAM