Richard McCarthy

Background

About Richard McCarthy

From September 2024 I have taken on a new position as Advisor working with the Change Consulting Practice at Sheffield Haworth, a global consulting firm. Sheffield Haworth specialises in executive search, on-demand and interim executives, leadership advisory, change consulting, and strategic research and advisory. Their client bases span private and public companies in financial services, professional and business services, high-growth technologies, and multinational corporations. Established in London in 1993, Sheffield Haworth has undergone significant growth and expansion to become a global firm offering the highest levels of service in the industry. They now employ over 200 professionals in 15 global offices throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Sheffield Haworth is rapidly expanding to assist clients in transforming their organisations. My role will be to help them leverage their expertise and add value to their client portfolio through strategic and transformational change, working with clients in the financial services space. KPMG Profile 1989 -2023 Top global coverage partner, track record as a senior deal partner, 12 years living in Asia. Created global teams to achieve the goals and the ultimate financial objectives, inc. as UK Head of Banking. Key Career Achievements 1. DRIVE REVENUE & TRUST. Extensive coverage experience, with ability to lead relationships with C suite and work in multiple areas and geographies to bring KPMG to be No 1. in revenue and trust 2. MANAGE COMPLEX PROGRAMS AND 3RD PARTIES. Has worked closely with investors, bankers, regulators etc on complex programs and driven these to successful results 3. DEEP FINANCIAL, RISK AND GOVERNANCE EXPERIENCE. As audit partner for top foreign banks in Tokyo, deal experience in wide range of jurisdictions, and major client programs. SALES TEAMS. Proven ability to develop winning propositions and create first class sales teams. ENTREPRENEURIAL. Embraces significant challenges and change. Led client work across Audit, Deals, Transformation, Managed Services, Cost, Risk and Regulation in many geographies 5. CULTURALLY ATTUNED. US/UK/Asia connectivity/understanding from significant work with such entities and living in Asia for ~12 years 6. CREATES OPPORTUNITY OUT OF CRISIS. Helped clients work out and take advantage of the 1997 Asian crisis, Japan malaise and recovery early and the 2008 financial crisis 7. MARKETS SAVVY + HIGH EQ. Brings Boards and EXCOs 360 view on all market issues