Alasdare Lambert

Background

About Alasdare Lambert

Strategic CFO and commercially focused business builder, with over 20 years of investment banking experience and more than 10 years in consultancy, I help companies of various sizes, from start-ups to large corporates, to build a highly capable and flexible organisation that supports rapid growth.(At Lifecare, revenues grew 75% over three years.) I Work closely with the CEO to translate vision into implementable strategy. I use a coaching and mentoring management style to develop high-performing teams and have a hands-on approach to problem-solving,(I set up a Broking subsidiary in Qatar for Lifecare, the first of its kind, established Risk Management departments in DKB and ABN.) Entrepreneurial mindset and have set up three of my own companies. I have a flexible and adaptable approach and have worked across multiple industries including Banking, Insurance and Consulting and in multiple geographies (UK, Europe, MiddleEast, Asia) CORE COMPETENCIES Growing SME's. Strategy Stakeholder Management Advisory to Board/CEO Systems Implementation Risk Management Treasury Project Management. Systems & Process Development. MIS, KPI's, Data and Financial Analysis Managing Banking and Funding relationships Banking and Insurance Products Engaging with Regulators and Licensing Authorities NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS • Due diligence for Investor making $15mio investment in a Tech Platform servicing the Property Market. Built valuation model. Re-organised the group structure simplifying and aligning founder/investor interests • Designed a strategy with the CEO to increase company value.(Lifecare) 75% growth in sales by implementing cross-sell strategy, improving sales capability, and improving processes and MIS • Negotiated Operating Licenses with the Qatar Regulator. Set up subsidiary, hiring the Board and establishing corporate governance. • Developed Online lead generation program. Increased leads by more than 50% • Project Director for Euro 25mio Bank-wide Credit Risk System.(ABNAMRO ) • Developed, implemented a plan for repo business (DKBI) servicing parent company’s client base, identified $500Mio of capital savings. • UK FTSE 250 Media Company (Yell) developed and implemented a transformation project. Cost savings worth £15M in first year. Enhanced capacity of sales team by 30% with no increase in headcount.