Richard Summers

xperienced, adaptable & commercially-astute, with an impressive record of programme and consulting success in B2B, B2C, utilities, defence, public, consulting, SME and global corporate markets.

Highly-knowledgeable, with strong analytical skills, neurodivergent and curious-minded, always challenging the status quo by bringing a unique outside-the-box perspective to client-facing problem-solving.

With a strong talent for aligning business strategy & objectives with ‘fit for purpose’ new technology solutions.

Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate and negotiate concisely & articulately at all levels, able to translate between technical and non-technical audiences, bringing clarity to secure stakeholder buy-in.

Encouraging & inspiring as a Business Leader, building empowered cross-functional programme teams,

setting clear strategic goals, and energising high-performing team of staff, including mentoring & coaching.

A successful Consulting Transformation Director, experienced in providing guidance and direction to

CXOs and advising and leading their large-scale end-to-end Business & IT transformation and Change programmes. Drives practice and business development.

Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends, particularly in the field of AI.

Director – Business Integration Practice (2023 - Present)**

• Led IT transformation and business process improvements.
• Managed key projects for Stats New Zealand and NZ Transport Agency.
• Introduced Generative AI technologies.

Associate Director - Grant Thornton UK (2020 - 2022)

• Advised on large ERP projects.
• Led a team, achieving 10% revenue growth.

Principal Consultant, Atos UK (2018 - 2021)

• Improved client satisfaction and built a strong sales pipeline.
• Implemented cost-saving digital solutions.

Senior Management Consultant, Atos Consulting (2012 - 2018)

• Delivered major projects with significant cost savings.

Early Career (2002 - 2011)

• Focused on process improvement and internal communications.

Professional Certifications & Courses

▪ Lean 6 Sigma (Black Belt)

▪ Managing Successful Programmes

Practitioner)

▪ UiPath Developer

▪ Automation Anywhere Developer

▪ Generative AI

▪ Chartered Manager

Education & Qualifications

Manipal University Doctorate in Business Administration (Studying)

Leeds Beckett University Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Merit

Chartered Management Institute Level 8 Certificate in Strategic Direction &

Leadership

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management

Level 7 Diploma in Professional Consulting