Senior change manager, transformation advisor, organisational development specialist, executive coach
I work with large and complex organisations that need clarity, structure, and momentum during transformation. My background spans global technology rollouts, cybersecurity programmes, and high-stakes organisational change, always with a focus on practical execution rather than slogans. I’m used to operating in environments where strategy, people, and systems have to align under pressure. My approach is calm, direct, and grounded in real-world experience with thousands of stakeholders across multiple regions.
I specialise in leading change where the stakes, scale, and operational complexity are high. Over the past decade I have worked across industries such as oil, IT, manufacturing, healthcare, and finance, supporting leaders and teams through transformations that demand both structure and empathy. I bring a mix of analytical thinking and people-focused communication, helping organisations reduce noise, move with purpose, and build capability as they change. My work is shaped by a simple principle: make change understandable, doable, and sustainable.
• Led multi-regional S/4HANA and MES deployments across UK, BENELUX, DACH and China regions, guiding teams of local change managers and supporting hundreds of end users
• Designed the organisational change management framework and toolkit for a global IT organisation, training a 400-person stakeholder community
• Managed high-priority cybersecurity and regulatory programmes impacting thousands of employees worldwide
• Coached senior leaders through sensitive restructuring, including large-scale layoffs and organisational redesign
• Delivered leadership training that increased competency, engagement, and adoption metrics across global teams
Change works when people understand what is happening, why it matters, and how it affects them. My approach is to create clarity early, listen without defensiveness, and build structures that help people succeed rather than overwhelm them. I believe in honest conversations, reducing unnecessary complexity, and equipping leaders to model the behaviours the organisation needs. Sustainable transformation is less about campaigns and more about consistent alignment, communication, and follow-through.
Oil, energy, manufacturing, IT, cybersecurity, healthcare, finance
Advisory style: structured, analytical, transparent in risks and decisions, focused on real-world outcomes
Coaching style: grounded, reflective, aimed at building confidence and behavioural consistency
Training style: practical, scenario-based, interactive, designed to build competence quickly
Advisory: leading global change portfolios across IT, manufacturing, oil, healthcare, and finance; steering communications, readiness, and stakeholder alignment for major programmes
Coaching: supporting directors and VPs on sensitive organisational challenges, strategic communication, and people leadership
Training: designing and delivering leadership and change capability programmes with proven engagement and completion rates
Advisory: large-scale transformation, ERP and digital rollouts, restructuring, cybersecurity programmes, operating-model shifts
Coaching: senior leaders navigating complexity, stakeholder influence, resilience in uncertain environments
Training: leadership development, change capability building, communication and adoption skills, team readiness
"I have been working closely with Gary, an exceptional change manager whose skills and experience are truly outstanding. Gary consistently demonstrates a remarkable service mindset, always prioritizing the needs of the team and stakeholders with dedication.What sets Gary apart is his speed and responsiveness – no matter the situation, he is always available to provide support, ensuring that challenges are addressed promptly and effectively. The quality of his work is consistently professional, reflecting his deep expertise and commitment to driving successful outcomes in change management.Gary’s combination of professionalism, adaptability, and a proactive approach makes him an invaluable asset to any organization. I have no doubt that he will continue to make a significant impact wherever he goes, and I highly recommend him to any team as a skilled and dependable change management professional."
- Senior Manager, GBS IT Strategic PMO, Norsk Hydro
"Gary joined us 6 months ago to drive the change management activities of one critical post-merger integration project. He got up to speed very quickly and picked-up several additional activities, beyond the normal scope of change management. He organised and led successfully the user acceptance testing, he took leadership in market preparation and readiness.Gary is seasoned and experienced transformation lead, who is not afraid to take on complex and difficult assignments. With his positive attitude, excellent networking skills and sense of humour, he easily engages and motivates people to get the work done. I would strongly recommend him and will be happy to work with him win future assignments."
- Head of Technology Business Management, Philips
"Worked with Gary for almost a year, and thoroughly appreciated his optimistic and ever-cheerful posture, which also earned him the hearts and minds of his target audience as change manager. More importantly however, besides being an easy-going and pleasant colleague, Gary impressed with his fast adaptation to the complex environment in which he landed, and with the quality of his work. Moreover, Gary responded to additional workload and increased responsibilities throughout his stance with us with a can-do attitude and overall excellent results. While we will miss Gary in our team, we are convinced he will succeed brilliantly in his next career steps."
- Sr. Director, Global Program Manager for corporate Risk Management - and legal compliance programs,Philips
