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Anthony De Sigley

Connected Places Programme Director

Anthony De Sigley
Trzebicz Nowy, Poland

Experience

Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
1 year 2 months
Hybrid

Connected Places Programme Director

Catapult

  • Led programmes to accelerate the diffusion of innovation in Network Rail, UK, and to catalyse innovative solutions for Net Zero challenges in Latin America.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021
5 years

Business Change and Operations Manager

Sitel

  • Led business change related to NHS Test & Trace.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
3 years

Management Consultant

Sabbatical

  • Pro bono management consultancy for NGOs.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 years

Transformation Director and Business Consultant

Cisco

  • Transformed global services business unit (ABR $1bn+).
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
2 years

Transformation Director

HP Enterprise Services

  • Integrated and transformed HP Enterprise Services' capability to win new outsourcing business (ATCV $9bn+).
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
3 years

Chief of Staff & Director of Organisation, People & Partners

ATLAS Consortium

  • Transformed the ATLAS consortium capability to deliver a significant public outsourcing deal (ABR $1bn+).
Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
2 years

Lead Commercial Advisor

Department of Health

  • CxO/Ministerial stakeholder management.

  • Enabled the creation of a new private-sector healthcare market.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2012
12 years

Managing Director and Consulting Partner

Quidity Developments

  • Construction and historic property development.
Jan 2001 - Dec 2003
3 years

Chief of Staff & Business Consultant

Affinity Consortium

  • Achieved a step-change in the operational effectiveness of the consortium and the lead account team.
Jan 2001 - Dec 2003
3 years

Strategy Consultant

Railtrack

Jan 1996 - Dec 1999
4 years

Business Development & Strategic Sales Consultant

BT Syntegra

Jan 1993 - Dec 1996
4 years

Commercial Programme Manager

BT Syntegra

Jan 1987 - Present
39 years 3 months

Interim Management Consultant

Quidity Consulting

Jan 1987 - Dec 1993
7 years

Business & Programme Management Consultant

Various

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (39 years), Construction (12 years), Real Estate (12 years), Information Technology (11 years), Government and Administration (5 years), and Transportation (4 years).

Professional Services
Construction
Real Estate
Information Technology
Government and Administration
Transportation

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Strategy (39 years), Operations (39 years), Project Management (30 years), Sales (6 years), and Product Development (1 year).

Strategy
Operations
Project Management
Sales
Product Development

Summary

Operating at enterprise level, Anthony is an experienced business leader with a consistent track record of delivering programs to improve complex public and private sector organisations, dramatically improving business capabilities, organisational effectiveness and business outcomes.

A practical strategic thinker and problem solver, working globally in complex, matrixed and challenging environments, Anthony has broad sector, business and management experience, across the whole business and product/service lifecycle, from innovation through product/service development and business change to operational use. He also has expertise in global, social and business sustainability.

Anthony has excellent people and relationship skills at all levels, bridging cultures, perspectives, and styles. He is a natural communicator and integrator, bringing together diverse stakeholder groups, people, functions, processes, and technologies to establish new enterprise capabilities and practices.

Anthony has worked in a range of sectors including business and management consultancy, contact centres, construction, customer contact, defence, healthcare (public and private), hospitality, Not for Profit/NGO/charity, pharmaceuticals, property and real estate, public sector (central government), technology (consultancy, BPO, ITO, hardware and software), sustainability, telecommunications and transportation (rail).

Skills

  • Portfolio, Programme, And Project Management – Programme, Project, And Operational Delivery. Implementation Of Governance Structures, Gated Lifecycles, And Assurance

  • Transformation And Business Change – Planning And Implementing Strategic Business Change

  • Organisational Design And Effectiveness – Design And Implementation Of Operating Models And Structures. Developing Capabilities And Implementing New Ways Of Working

  • Cultural Change – Changing Organisational Values, Behaviours And Working Styles

  • Stakeholder Management – Effective Engagement Of Diverse (Cxo) Stakeholder Groups

  • Business Development – Marketing, Strategic Sales And Bid Management

  • Innovation And Technology Management – Strategic And Operational Understanding Of Innovation Management From Concept To Capability

  • Agile

  • Waterfall

  • Structured

  • Six Sigma

  • P3m

  • Pmo

  • Ppm

  • Prince Ii

  • Microsoft Office 360

  • Word

  • Excel

  • Powerpoint

  • Access

  • Visio

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2024 - Present

Sussex University

MSc Sustainable Development · Sustainable Development · Falmer, United Kingdom · Distinction

Certifications & licenses

Prince II

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Anthony based?

Anthony is based in Trzebicz Nowy, Poland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Anthony speak?

Anthony speaks the following languages: English (Native), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Anthony have?

Anthony has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Anthony has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Anthony may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Anthony be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Anthony would be well-suited for roles such as: Connected Places Programme Director, Business Change and Operations Manager, Management Consultant.

What is Anthony's latest experience?

Anthony's most recent position is Connected Places Programme Director at Catapult.

What companies has Anthony worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Anthony has worked for Catapult, Sitel, and Quidity Consulting.

Which industries is Anthony most experienced in?

Anthony is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Construction, and Real Estate. Anthony also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Government and Public Administration, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Anthony most experienced in?

Anthony is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Project Management. Anthony also has some experience in Sales and Product Development.

Which industries has Anthony worked in recently?

Anthony has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Anthony worked in recently?

Anthony has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Anthony's education?

Anthony holds a Master in Sustainable Development from Sussex University.

Does Anthony have any certificates?

Anthony has 1 certificate: Prince II.

What is the availability of Anthony?

Anthony is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Anthony?

Anthony's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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