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Committed strategy execution and business planning individual specialised in strategic project delivery and business improvement
George Bones
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London, United Kingdom
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I am a high achieving, energetic and dynamic individual committed to solving complex problem and delivering tangible business results. Having worked in the TMT sector for 6+ years I decided to take a career break and plan my next steps. I now want to pursue new cross-sector challenges and opportunities where I can apply my experience in business planning, strategy execution, commercial business operations, project delivery and business improvement. I thrive in multi-faceted and fast paced environments where requirements change frequently. Adaptable, resilient and highly motivated with a strong work ethic I am methodical and analytical in my approach ensuring accuracy while delivering exceptional results.
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Spanish
Good
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2017 - 2019
job
Head of Business Planning & Management
BT Enterprise.
Business partner in of one of BT's most profitable sales channels; responsible for business strategy execution, improvement projects, plan assurance and channel governance
Key Achievements
• Realised £1m annual cost efficiencies through the delivery of organisational change, field force effectiveness optimisation and sales strategy alignment
• Successfully delivered £1.5m work-in-progress deals by improving the Lead-to-Cash process
• Stabilised £500m P&L by implementing a programme review board to identify and rectify key business problems
• Launched a cross-industry diversity & inclusion mentoring scheme resulting in 50% of BT's participation to be supplied from my business unit
Main responsibilities
• Responsible for driving optimal operational performance through business improvement initiatives
• Managed the delivery of customer experience projects and internal operational efficiencies initiatives
• Overall governance and oversight of business plans and change initiatives that require CAPEX and OPEX interlock
• Accountable for driving functional and horizontal alignment across the business by owning the operating cadence and business planning process
• Worked closely with C-suite stakeholders to ensure business change is embedded across the organisation
• Managed and developed a cross-functional high performing team of direct reports
• Diversity and inclusion lead - responsible for diversity and inclusion programmes through internal marketing campaigns and volunteering activities
Key Achievements
• Realised £1m annual cost efficiencies through the delivery of organisational change, field force effectiveness optimisation and sales strategy alignment
• Successfully delivered £1.5m work-in-progress deals by improving the Lead-to-Cash process
• Stabilised £500m P&L by implementing a programme review board to identify and rectify key business problems
• Launched a cross-industry diversity & inclusion mentoring scheme resulting in 50% of BT's participation to be supplied from my business unit
Main responsibilities
• Responsible for driving optimal operational performance through business improvement initiatives
• Managed the delivery of customer experience projects and internal operational efficiencies initiatives
• Overall governance and oversight of business plans and change initiatives that require CAPEX and OPEX interlock
• Accountable for driving functional and horizontal alignment across the business by owning the operating cadence and business planning process
• Worked closely with C-suite stakeholders to ensure business change is embedded across the organisation
• Managed and developed a cross-functional high performing team of direct reports
• Diversity and inclusion lead - responsible for diversity and inclusion programmes through internal marketing campaigns and volunteering activities
Business strategy, Customer experience, Management, Optimization, Strategy Execution, Organization, Business Partner, Planning, Project Management
2015 - 2017
job
Transformation Lead
BT Global Services.
Responsible for the development and implementation of the risk strategy against wholesale fraud and international sanctions; ensuring programme delivery and functional alignment
Key Achievements
• Reduced £1m of annual fraud risk exposure by developing commercial partnerships and implementing process improvements
• Realised £0.8m annualised savings by project managing and delivering a pan-European voice migration programme
• Delivered business improvement initiatives achieving £0.5m of cost avoidance through voice tariff validation
• Implemented a procurement rate negotiation tool yielding £0.7m of cost savings
Main Responsibilities
• Designed and implemented a PMO resulting in improved global programme performance and programme integrity
• Responsible for supplier relationship management to support IT procurement and development of new strategic product capabilities
• VP delegated authority on global compliance around Sanctions and International Trade protection including new customer onboarding
• Used data analytics to develop insights and provide informed strategic recommendations
• Managed a global matrix team responsible for the delivery of business improvement projects
• Overall end-to-end governance and oversight framework for operational and sales performance reviews
Key Achievements
• Reduced £1m of annual fraud risk exposure by developing commercial partnerships and implementing process improvements
• Realised £0.8m annualised savings by project managing and delivering a pan-European voice migration programme
• Delivered business improvement initiatives achieving £0.5m of cost avoidance through voice tariff validation
• Implemented a procurement rate negotiation tool yielding £0.7m of cost savings
Main Responsibilities
• Designed and implemented a PMO resulting in improved global programme performance and programme integrity
• Responsible for supplier relationship management to support IT procurement and development of new strategic product capabilities
• VP delegated authority on global compliance around Sanctions and International Trade protection including new customer onboarding
• Used data analytics to develop insights and provide informed strategic recommendations
• Managed a global matrix team responsible for the delivery of business improvement projects
• Overall end-to-end governance and oversight framework for operational and sales performance reviews
PMO, Management, Analytics, Compliance, It, Implementation, Transformation, Project Management, Change management, Business Optimization, Business strategy
2013 - 2015
freelance
Consultant
Analysys Mason (Mason Advisory Ltd).
Responsible for working with global private and public sector clients to identify business issues and developing a strategy to resolve them
Business Consultant, Business development, Business strategy, Communication
My education
2012
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2013
University of Bath
MSc, Innovation and Technology Management
MSc, Innovation and Technology Management
2010
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2011
National University of Athens
Masters, Telecommunications
Masters, Telecommunications
2006
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2010
National University of Athens
Bachelors, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bachelors, Electrical and Computer Engineering
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