Jul 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom

• I am currently leading the growth of OB Collective which is the IT Consulting and Managed Service arm of Oliver Bernard.
• We established OB Collective because we believe software can be done better. We are passionate about interactions, critical thinking and problem-solving. Our clients demonstrated a need for a partner that cares about their business and delivery, as much as they do. Our outlook is to work closely with you on a shared risk model, ensuring on-time and in-budget delivery without you having to outsource. We are uniquely positioned within the industry as we are part of a leading IT recruitment firm which allows us direct access to the supply chain of talent, enabling us to provide experts for every project.
• If you would like a discussion about how OB Collective might be able to help your organisation, please get in contact!
• E: matt.ellis@obcollective.co.uk

Oct 2019 – May 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · London, United Kingdom

• TEKsystems Global Services are a Global IT Managed Services organisation which is part of the Allegis Group, we create full-stack partnerships with our customers by providing a full spectrum of technology solutions and client-friendly flexibility. Service offerings include
• Digital Experience
• DevOps & Automation
• Cloud Enablement
• Data Analytics & Insights
• Modern Enterprise Management
• Application Development
• I led a portfolio of National Accounts, helping customers overcome business problems with flexible Managed Services engagements. Matrix management of 15 national sales consultants, managing a portfolio of £80k GP per week

Oct 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr · London Area, United Kingdom

• I managed the London FS contract business which was made up of over 35 Recruiters covering Change & Transformation, Compliance, Risk, Operations, HR, Procurement, Finance & Accounting. At the time of management there were over 700 contractors across a wide variety of Financial Services Clients.
• Part of the IR35 Committee, representing Aston Carter London

Oct 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• Previously Team Leader managing Aston Carter's FS Change Management, Operations & Risk contract business teams which currently consists of over 350 contractors and 15+ Consultants. We specialise in delivering contract staff across a variety of Risk, Operations & Regulatory Programmes to a wide range of FS Clients

Apr 2010 – Sep 2016 · 6 yrs 5 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

• Lead Consultant leading a number of Consultants and Recruiters, specialising in placing Front to Back Change Management professionals across our Financial Services Client base, which includes, Investment Banking, Asset & Wealth Management, Corporate, Commercial & Retail Banking.

Feb 2008 – Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Pitney Bowes Inc is a global company who manufacturer software and hardware and a provider of services related to documents, packaging, mailing, and shipping, collectively referred to as mailstream. The company has approximately 36,000 employees worldwide. It is one of 87 existing firms that have been members of the S&P 500 since its creation in 1957.
• I Worked as part of the new acquisitions sales team providing office equipment and supplies for small to medium UK based companies.