Our team of experienced consultants work together with energy, passion and determination to deliver lasting change for our clients. They also take pride in growing our business (and like to have plenty of fun doing so). Meet some of our team below.
If you’re considering opportunities with Gate One you’ll probably get to know Mel, who in the past has recruited for agency and professional services firms alike. Gate One’s entrepreneurial firm culture suits her style: a fighting spirit and a learned bias for innovation, which she says comes from growing up in New Zealand. She finds recruitment appealing because everyone has a narrative – she enjoys listening to people’s stories and seeing what they can bring to our team.
Mel came to London for one year and 20 years later she’s still here, married to a Brit, and has two boys.
Mel came to London for one year and 20 years later she’s still here, married to a Brit, and has two boys.
Melanie Dickinson
Recruitment Manager
Having started his career six years ago at a big four firm, James joined Gate One in 2015. Specialising in large scale IT enabled change and enterprise portfolio management, James has delivered complex transformation programmes across multiple industries. Most recently he worked with a Group CIO to redefine their operating model, organisation design and governance framework.
James is Gate One’s knowledge lead, which involves developing compelling go to market propositions and methodologies. Away from work he enjoys exercising, which currently entails pounding the streets of London training for the Brighton marathon, and socialising with friends.
James is Gate One’s knowledge lead, which involves developing compelling go to market propositions and methodologies. Away from work he enjoys exercising, which currently entails pounding the streets of London training for the Brighton marathon, and socialising with friends.
20 March 2019Casting a new light on Shadow ITShadow IT is a growing trend in organisations. Does your IT department know about all of the IT projects? And...
1 March 2019IT doesn't have to look good... IT just has to workDigital transformation is upon us. But new technologies need to add value for a better customer experience....James Cumberland
Manager
Umbar is head of digital at Gate One. She has 17 exciting years’ experience in digital and has delivered end to end digital transformation in a wide range of businesses and sectors, from strategy and portfolio direction to digital innovation and culture change. She is passionate about digital and its power to help organisations and their customers discover new ways of doing business and living their lives.
Umbar is a freelance digital artist and photographer and has been published in major international fashion magazines including Elle and Asiana. She also designs skins for 3D virtual reality gaming via Second Life.
Umbar is a freelance digital artist and photographer and has been published in major international fashion magazines including Elle and Asiana. She also designs skins for 3D virtual reality gaming via Second Life.
29 January 2019Humanising technology in housingDigital transformation to improve customer experiences in housing isn’t about the tech....
9 May 2018How digital drives better insightsDigital solutions have immense power for everyone if harnessed in the right way....
13 March 2018Breaking free: when legacy lets you downLetting go of legacy housing systems in favour of modular best in breed technologies can give housing associations a better...
9 March 2018Joining the data dots in public housingBeautiful operating data holds the key to smarter service planning...
6 March 2018How digital transformation delivers an experience led housing serviceTargets for improved operational efficiency and a better experience for service users needn’t be mutually exclusive...Umbar Shakir
Client Director
Tim is a senior business leader and consultant with over 25 years’ experience crafting and delivering major strategic programmes across many large UK and global businesses. His focus and passion are to enable organisations to make better decisions. As the digital and physical worlds blur, now is a particularly exciting time to be helping ambitious businesses shape their actions for the future.
Tim gets great satisfaction from the singular moment when plans turn into irreversible action, and believes it all ultimately comes down to people. He is no stranger to this having survived the BBC reality TV show ‘SAS: Are you tough enough’!
Tim gets great satisfaction from the singular moment when plans turn into irreversible action, and believes it all ultimately comes down to people. He is no stranger to this having survived the BBC reality TV show ‘SAS: Are you tough enough’!
8 February 2018Talking to the outliersFirms should focus their resources post-merger on two small groups of staff: the enthusiasts and the sceptics....Tim Phillips
Managing Partner
Upneet is a Big Four trained management consultant who relishes a small firm entrepreneurial experience. He loves a new challenge and is passionate about helping clients transform to achieve their potential, whether that’s through helping them articulate their strategy, redesigning their operating models, or managing complex programmes. A big believer in the need for agility and innovation in any business, he likes to keep himself informed on what makes great businesses great and how to learn from others.
Outside of work (and at work), you can often find him talking about his Saturday cricket games and upcoming travels. Upneet is your go-to person for recommendations on a good curry restaurant in London (and in most places around the world).
Outside of work (and at work), you can often find him talking about his Saturday cricket games and upcoming travels. Upneet is your go-to person for recommendations on a good curry restaurant in London (and in most places around the world).
Upneet Arora
Principal
Lucy has over five years’ experience in consulting and research settings, with further experience in the health sector. She has worked with senior stakeholders in public, private and third sector organisations on complex global programmes; these have included changes to structures, processes, technology and organisation behaviours. Lucy’s consulting approach is complemented by an expertise in psychology, gained from her BSc and MSc degrees, and coaching training.
At Gate One, Lucy focuses on the public and health sector, and is an active part of the change management team. A keen traveller, Lucy has recently returned from exploring South America, completing a 5-day trek to Machu Picchu.
At Gate One, Lucy focuses on the public and health sector, and is an active part of the change management team. A keen traveller, Lucy has recently returned from exploring South America, completing a 5-day trek to Machu Picchu.
8 April 2019What does the Long-Term Plan mean for culture in the NHS?The Long-Term Plan aims to improve patient care and health outcomes, but why is culture an important aspect?...
26 October 2018Developing a quality strategy to raise patient careLucy Richardson discusses how she helped an acute hospital NHS trust improve its quality of care for workers and therefore...
20 September 2018Why Brexit matters in housingHousing Associations must start planning for Brexit now....
22 January 2018Gate One is an MCA Awards 2018 finalistNominations in three categories including the Consulting excellence award for client service & value...Lucy Richardson
Senior Consultant
Jen joined Gate One in January 2018 having previously worked as a consultant in a big four firm. Specialising in large scale change and programme management, Jen has delivered complex transformation programmes primarily across the retail and financial services sectors. Most recently, she has worked with a retail client on an operating model transformation and has also supported a large global institution with their Brexit programme.
Away from work Jennifer is passionate about sustainability, enjoys travelling and socialising at one of London’s many brunch spots. She is also a F45 fitness fanatic and frequent runner, having run the London marathon last year.
Away from work Jennifer is passionate about sustainability, enjoys travelling and socialising at one of London’s many brunch spots. She is also a F45 fitness fanatic and frequent runner, having run the London marathon last year.
11 December 2018Christmas and Commerce: the double-edged swordHow retail and consumer industries can be sustainable over the Christmas period....
24 September 2018Green is the new blackHow fashion must turn to sustainability to survive the fall of the high street....
21 March 2018How to plan through the Brexit fogBrexit is the most significant change programme the UK will ever see. How can firms manage its many...Jen Nixon
Manager
A founding partner of Gate One, Alex is proud of our pioneering spirit and strong camaraderie. He enjoys developing innovative solutions for transformation challenges and likes nothing more than toasting the shared hard yards of a job well done.
Working principally in the financial services and public sectors, he has extensive experience of hands-on delivery of high profile, complex global transformation programmes, governance of £multi-billion change portfolios and building organisations’ capability to deliver change themselves.
Now with a young family, Alex does what he can to indulge his passions for travel and sport. He looks forward to returning to previous exploits such as a self-guided 4×4 safari through Botswana.
Working principally in the financial services and public sectors, he has extensive experience of hands-on delivery of high profile, complex global transformation programmes, governance of £multi-billion change portfolios and building organisations’ capability to deliver change themselves.
Now with a young family, Alex does what he can to indulge his passions for travel and sport. He looks forward to returning to previous exploits such as a self-guided 4×4 safari through Botswana.
17 April 2019Gate One's client, Whitbread, wins transformation of the yearWe are very proud to share that our long-term client, Whitbread, has recently been awarded two prestigious awards....
2 May 2018Micro-services in the insurance sectorDigital transformation with less implementation risk...
28 July 2016A recipe for action: developing strategic flexibility after BrexitFor many UK businesses, this has probably never been truer. The vote for Brexit has taken many by...Alex McEvoy
Partner
Organisations are facing unprecedented levels of change and digital disruption. As a founding partner of Gate One, David is excited about the endless opportunities that this provides and is inspired by the incredibly talented team around him who are helping our clients to meet their transformation needs head on.
Having worked across a broad range of FTSE100 organisations for 20 years, David specialises in complex digital, portfolio and enterprise-wide target op model transformations. He regularly coaches and challenges board level teams to lead effective change.
David is also an active investor and a board member of several start-ups. He is fascinated by the innovation process and how to infuse the entrepreneurial mindset into larger organisations.
Having worked across a broad range of FTSE100 organisations for 20 years, David specialises in complex digital, portfolio and enterprise-wide target op model transformations. He regularly coaches and challenges board level teams to lead effective change.
David is also an active investor and a board member of several start-ups. He is fascinated by the innovation process and how to infuse the entrepreneurial mindset into larger organisations.
18 September 2019Bring your people along for the data transformation rideWhen leaders fail to align stakeholders or address legitimate staff concerns, data transformation jumps the tracks...
9 September 2019Make your data insights a means to an end, not an end itselfDon't get caught in the pilot trap, where you continue to experiment with data but fail to scale...
3 August 2019Ditch the dead-end data initiatives and pet projectsPrioritise projects that have the best chance of success and deliver value fastest...
25 July 2019Five ways to avoid digital transformation burnoutOne in four digital transformation projects fail to realise their desired goals. How do you ensure yours isn’t one of...
21 June 2019Support your new direction with the right talent and structureYour people can’t be expected to deliver data transformation from a standing start, armed with their current capabilities...
9 April 2019How to thrive in the age of disruptionRevolutionary technologies, such as AI and IoT, are rapidly emerging. Organisations that don’t embrace these innovations will be on the...
15 March 2019Make sure your data owners give a monkey's about dataClarity over data leadership at an executive level cannot be underestimated...
13 March 2019Putting people at the heart of your data transformationPutting people at the heart of your data transformation can enable your business to grow revenue, tackle fraud, improve efficiency...
27 February 2019Get your data and business strategies on speaking termsToo often, an organisation’s data strategy is disconnected from its business strategy...
16 November 2017Supporting young local entrepreneursThe next chapter in Gate One's contribution to our community...David Holliday
Partner
Kirsten has over five years’ marketing experience after graduating from her degree in marketing and international business in 2014. She began her career in New Zealand promoting pushchairs, after which she moved into the public sector to sell the Kiwi dream as a marketing advisor for Immigration New Zealand. Kirsten is a passionate digital marketer who loves to get stuck in and learn new things.
Having been in the UK for only two weeks before joining Gate One, she spends her spare time exploring the great sites of London.
Having been in the UK for only two weeks before joining Gate One, she spends her spare time exploring the great sites of London.
18 September 2019Gate One finalist at CIPD People Management Awards 2019We are finalists in the Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards 2019, in the Boosting Social Impact Award category...
4 September 2019Gate One is one of the hottest UK companies to work forGate One is in the 2019 LinkedIn Top Startups List, which ranks the 25 hottest companies to work for that...
24 July 2019Gate One shortlisted in two categories at APM AwardsWe have been nominated in two categories for this year's APM awards...
24 April 2019Fast Fashion on BBC BreakfastJen Nixon, Manager at Gate One, was on BBC Breakfast to discuss fast fashion and sustainability in the retail sector...
19 March 2019Forming partnerships to overcome healthcare challengesGate One is proud to be a supporting partner at the HSJ Provider Summit...
12 March 2019Spiro Comitis joins our team as a Client DirectorSpiro Comitis joins us to support energy clients to overcome major challenges facing the sector....Kirsten Hackett
Marketing Campaign Manager
Gurpreet spent seven years working for a big four and global consultancy on technology-enabled business transformation programmes before joining Gate One. He specialises in delivering technology and digital operating models, IT strategy and business service design. He is passionate about driving customer value by breaking down complex technical concepts in customer focused solutions.
Most recently, he designed a global multi-channel marketing model for a leading pharmaceutical company. Gurpreet leads Gate One’s technology TOM proposition.
Outside of work, Gurpreet recently ran three marathons in three months! When he’s not running, he enjoys experiencing the exciting London food scene.
Most recently, he designed a global multi-channel marketing model for a leading pharmaceutical company. Gurpreet leads Gate One’s technology TOM proposition.
Outside of work, Gurpreet recently ran three marathons in three months! When he’s not running, he enjoys experiencing the exciting London food scene.
Gurpreet Virk
Manager
Caro has over 14 years’ experience within consulting and financial services, having worked for a major bank and big four firm in both Australia and the UK. As Gate One’s change lead, her professional focus is supporting organisations to design, activate and embed strategic transformation programmes, whilst applying creative approaches to facilitate and accelerate behaviour change. Caro is passionate about coaching, and supporting client teams to develop their skills leading and embedding change.
As an Australian, Caro enjoys exploring London’s restaurants, theatres and historical sites, travelling as much as possible, and getting outside to celebrate any (comparatively rare) day with blue sky.
As an Australian, Caro enjoys exploring London’s restaurants, theatres and historical sites, travelling as much as possible, and getting outside to celebrate any (comparatively rare) day with blue sky.
8 March 2019IWD spotlight: Caro RuttledgeCaro shares why she's passionate about gender equality in the workforce....
4 March 2019Developing leaders to role model changeHow you can better prepare leaders as successful change ambassadors in an organisation....
9 January 2019Listen for the stories to shout aboutChange programmes often focus on what to say to convince people to change. Instead, pausing to listen can help them...Caro Ruttledge
Client Director & Change Lead
Emma started her career in the NHS managing Surgical specialties followed by Accident and Emergency. She then spent two years at a Big Four firm as a healthcare consultant. During this time she specialised in operating model redesigns across the Acute Sector and most recently a large-scale Brexit Programme with the Department of Health and Social Care.
Away from work Emma enjoys socialising in one of London’s many brunch spots and will find any reason to escape to Europe for a long weekend.
Away from work Emma enjoys socialising in one of London’s many brunch spots and will find any reason to escape to Europe for a long weekend.
20 January 2019Understanding the NHS long-term planThe most important areas of the NHS long-term plan...Emma Sutton
Senior Consultant
A childhood spent climbing the Lake District fells and a consulting career forged in complex business transformation have firmly convinced Simon that the more painful the ascent, the better the views.
Simon has spent over 15 years leading and delivering change programmes in multiple sectors, with a focus on healthcare and life sciences. He specialises in helping leadership teams to achieve large scale change execution and culture shift.
A founding partner and director of talent at Gate One, Simon passionately believes that building a growth mindset culture of coaching and continuous improvement creates profound development opportunities for our consultants and lasting change for our clients.
Simon has spent over 15 years leading and delivering change programmes in multiple sectors, with a focus on healthcare and life sciences. He specialises in helping leadership teams to achieve large scale change execution and culture shift.
A founding partner and director of talent at Gate One, Simon passionately believes that building a growth mindset culture of coaching and continuous improvement creates profound development opportunities for our consultants and lasting change for our clients.
18 September 2018Being the best consultants we can bePart Two: Simon Dennis' interview on the Climb in Consulting Podcast Series....17 September 2018Gate One's approach to consultingPart One: Simon Dennis' interview on the Climb in Consulting Podcast Series....
1 March 2018Are consultants ready for radical transparency?Aspiring to higher standards of accountability and authenticity...
Simon Dennis
Partner
After completing her History degree, Sarah spent 2 years with a large consultancy before moving to Gate One in June 2018. She has experience designing and delivering large transformation programmes across multiple sectors including Health, Public Sector, Utilities, and Financial Services.
Internally, Sarah has taken the lead on Continuous Personal Development, and is also on the Summer 2019 GateAway team – both of which align with Sarah’s interest in people development.
Outside of Gate One, Sarah loves to read books, explore new places, and have friends round for dinner. In short, Sarah aspires to have a ‘hygge’ life.
Internally, Sarah has taken the lead on Continuous Personal Development, and is also on the Summer 2019 GateAway team – both of which align with Sarah’s interest in people development.
Outside of Gate One, Sarah loves to read books, explore new places, and have friends round for dinner. In short, Sarah aspires to have a ‘hygge’ life.
5 February 2019The healthcare system is well-designed, so why is it failing?Despite the designed system of the NHS, it struggles to keep up with demand...
5 September 2018In pursuit of happinessSarah Hardy reflects on the beginning of her consulting career, opening up about her search for a fulfilling career path....Sarah Hardy
Consultant
Nick leads our health team and has over 13 years’ experience in consulting and as an economics teacher. He is an expert at translating strategy into real, deliverable priorities to achieve results for senior executive teams.
In the health sector he works across provider, regulator and commissioner environments to develop system-wide and organisational strategies and improvement initiatives that balance quality of care, financial sustainability and operational performance. Nick can also draw on a range of experiences in several other sectors.
Nick has run several ultra-marathons and as a retired rugby enthusiast he is working on his unfinished novel.
In the health sector he works across provider, regulator and commissioner environments to develop system-wide and organisational strategies and improvement initiatives that balance quality of care, financial sustainability and operational performance. Nick can also draw on a range of experiences in several other sectors.
Nick has run several ultra-marathons and as a retired rugby enthusiast he is working on his unfinished novel.
16 April 2019A tough pill to swallow - patient care will only improve if patients expect lessThe NHS Long-Term Plan emphasises the move of care away from hospital settings....
24 May 2018The health sector financial improvement mythSwitch attention from the catch to the throw...
24 October 2017Trust the TrustHospital performance will only have a chance to recover when stakeholders get together. #TrusttheTrustNHS...Nick Kennell
Client Director
Grace has a strong track record of strategic design and programme delivery with over six years’ experience delivering in complex operational and asset intensive environments. She has worked on large complex programmes with senior leaders in organisations in both the public and private sector, and has been involved in all stages of a programme lifecycle, from development of the business case to the deployment or commissioning phase.
Grace is a keen traveller and has recently explored southern Africa where she tested the boundaries of her comfort zone through sky-diving and quad biking over some of the world’s biggest sand dunes. She enjoys dancing and trying out unusual gym classes.
Grace is a keen traveller and has recently explored southern Africa where she tested the boundaries of her comfort zone through sky-diving and quad biking over some of the world’s biggest sand dunes. She enjoys dancing and trying out unusual gym classes.
10 September 2018We are all empowered to shape our NHSGrace Blundell attended this year's TEDxNHS event, based on 'Shaping our Legacy'....
26 January 2018Winter: the accidental emergencyShifting from fire fighting to sustainable solutions: supporting the move to Accountable Care Systems...Grace Blundell
Manager
Laura is a Senior Consultant at Gate One, with experience across a broad range of industry sectors. Her deep understanding of behavioural and social sciences enables her to successful implement change transformation programmes. Laura has co-created the Gate One internal coaching and feedback initiative.
Laura loves to stay active, particularly through cycling and surfing. She enjoys dinner parties with friends and considers herself a keen cook.
Laura loves to stay active, particularly through cycling and surfing. She enjoys dinner parties with friends and considers herself a keen cook.
10 June 2019The 5G revolution is coming - will you be ready in time?5G technology is the next generation of mobile internet connectivity....
12 March 2019Did you get the message?How Laura Fenton is using her own past and awkward experiences to co-create Gate One’s latest coaching and feedback initiative....
17 July 2018Spreadsheets vs Dungarees - how not to approach a start-upLaura Fenton shares her Incubator journey in urban gardening....Laura Fenton
Manager
Ben leads our retail, consumer business and manufacturing sectors. He specialises in scaling innovation into transformation and has led both lean, agile innovation teams and large-scale programmes. He particularly focuses on the people and cultural change required to create long lasting value. He has over 20 years consulting experience.
Ben has a great track record in growing consulting businesses. He has held partner and VP roles responsible for creating new services and building teams at well-known consulting and technology firms in the UK.
As a keen record collector and guitarist, when he’s not creating dishes in the kitchen Ben enjoys listening to and playing music.
Ben has a great track record in growing consulting businesses. He has held partner and VP roles responsible for creating new services and building teams at well-known consulting and technology firms in the UK.
As a keen record collector and guitarist, when he’s not creating dishes in the kitchen Ben enjoys listening to and playing music.
4 April 2019Fender’s Female Future – Digital and Data DrivenHow Fender used data-driven transformation to upturn conventional thinking about what it means to be in the guitar business in...Ben Tye
Client Director
Simon specialises in large-scale digital and data change. He has delivered complex transformation programmes across multiple industries, with a focus on how his clients can develop data strategies that underpin and help realise their broader business strategies. This type of data-focused transformation often requires a cultural shift and he has developed expertise in ensuring this type of change is implemented effectively.
In his spare time, Simon likes to compete in Ironman events and is also building an app that tracks flakiness amongst friends.
In his spare time, Simon likes to compete in Ironman events and is also building an app that tracks flakiness amongst friends.
18 January 2019Data - the gateway to the AI promised landSet your data foundations now to reap the benefits of AI in the future....
15 January 2018Driving business transformation with intrapreneurshipLessons from the Gate One Incubator...Simon Michel
Manager
Raised in New Zealand, Sarah completed her BA in Criminology and Psychology at Victoria University before seeking a new adventure across the other side of the world. London called, and during her time here she has used her statistical analysis skills to become an experienced data analyst working in the financial services industry, joining Gate One to expand these skills in the management consultancy industry.
Sarah is a typical kiwi and will literally jump at the chance to do anything outdoor adventure or adrenalin packed, getting her bungy jump fix before she left.
Sarah is a typical kiwi and will literally jump at the chance to do anything outdoor adventure or adrenalin packed, getting her bungy jump fix before she left.
Sarah Kinvig
Finance and Operations Executive
James accumulated over a decade of Big Four consulting experience in the UK and Australia prior to joining Gate One. He has driven transformative change in a range of public and private sector multinationals and now leads Gate One’s Travel & Transport sector.
A proven problem solver, James specialises in operating model design, portfolio management, customer strategy and experience, and performance improvement. James relishes building high performing teams to work side by side with clients on their most complex and high profile programmes.
James is a seasoned explorer with his countries visited tally at 40 and counting, including a 2017 visit to France where he fulfilled his lifelong dream of representing Great Britain in the (now IOC-recognised) sport of Ultimate Frisbee.
A proven problem solver, James specialises in operating model design, portfolio management, customer strategy and experience, and performance improvement. James relishes building high performing teams to work side by side with clients on their most complex and high profile programmes.
James is a seasoned explorer with his countries visited tally at 40 and counting, including a 2017 visit to France where he fulfilled his lifelong dream of representing Great Britain in the (now IOC-recognised) sport of Ultimate Frisbee.
10 September 2019Ghosts of TOMs past, present and futureTarget Operating Models are at the heart of Business Transformation, yet the approaches and methods are always changing...
23 May 2019What a frisbee can teach us about good leadershipGood leadership is about hard work, graft and grit, all of which are the building blocks of success. James Cooper...
James Cooper
Client Director
Gemma started her consulting career at a Big Four firm delivering complex business change programmes. She has ten years’ experience focused on the pharmaceuticals, consumer business and retail sectors, working in areas such as complex programme and change management, supply chain operations and post merger integration. Gemma believes the best way to ensure excellent project delivery is to work collaboratively with clients to build results that stick.
Gemma enjoys exploring the world on two wheels, two skis or a surfboard, and will try to cram in a European mini-break at any given opportunity.
Gemma enjoys exploring the world on two wheels, two skis or a surfboard, and will try to cram in a European mini-break at any given opportunity.
8 March 2019IWD spotlight: Gemma SarjeantGemma talks about your career so far and why she cares about gender equality....
20 February 2018Beyond the 30-day planTaking a patient, longer-term view of post-deal implementation is the only realistic way to deliver synergies from complex...
6 February 2018Opening the gate to the next chapterGemma Sarjeant reflects on what makes Gate One different and why she loves working here...
Gemma Sarjeant
Principal
James is a Consultant with extensive experience on major transformation programmes across the Government, Retail, Health & Financial Services sectors. He is skilled in project and programme management, digital strategy and delivery, business case development and operating model design.
At Gate One, James has supported one of the UK’s largest retailers in the redesign of its operating model. He is helping to build Gate One’s digital capabilities and is undertaking a Digital Strategy course with Google.
Outside work, James loves endurance sports and travel.
At Gate One, James has supported one of the UK’s largest retailers in the redesign of its operating model. He is helping to build Gate One’s digital capabilities and is undertaking a Digital Strategy course with Google.
Outside work, James loves endurance sports and travel.
4 December 2018Did Spotify steal from Caesar?What history can teach us about transformation excellence....
1 August 2018Love Island: a lesson in engaging your customers in 2018James Brewin digs beneath the surface of Love Island's success....James Brewin
Senior Consultant
James leads our Government and Public Services sector. He joined Gate One in 2015 after having worked across policy-making and big four consulting for the previous 12 years. Specialising in large scale strategy development and delivery, he has worked across central and local government, third sector organisations and those businesses that provide public services. Most recently he has been supporting clients across the NHS and local government in achieving their ability to deliver high-quality services more effectively.
Outside of work, James enjoys travelling the world with his family.
Outside of work, James enjoys travelling the world with his family.
17 May 2019How to make Violence Reduction Units a successAs Police and Crime Commissioners and Mayors consider how best to tackle serious violence, we outline how to make...
20 February 2019Leveraging digital platforms to improve Ireland's tenant experienceIreland's demand-focussed digital interventions are designed to bring innovation to the way social housing providers meet their customers' needs....
6 February 2019A statistical experiment: New Zealand's Housing Affordability Measure (HAM)Housing affordability is a notoriously difficult thing to define, the New Zealand government has found a way to measure it...
31 January 2019Strategic resilience through BrexitProactive use of strategic resilience tools will enable UK PLC to manage the threats and optimise opportunities from Brexit....
10 January 2019Diversifying the New Zealand social housing marketWe analyse the New Zealand social housing market and the lessons for the UK....21 December 2018Becoming a latte papaFollowing the birth of his first child, James Swaffield discusses why he took shared parental leave....
15 December 2018Stronger together: A deep dive on Ontario's Housing Services CorporationOntario's provincial government has overcome social housing fragmentation by mandating a collective social housing provider organisation....
8 August 2018Gate One selected for BBC Consultancy Services Framework IIGate One is on the BBC’s new Consultancy Services Framework II....James Swaffield
Client Director
Born and raised in sunny South Africa, Kirsty came to London over a decade ago, gaining experience across different financial functions since then. Kirsty spent six years in an operations and finance role in a management consultancy before being lured by the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) as a financial accountant. With rugby out of her system (and 2015 World Cup tickets secured), Kirsty is now kept on her toes by the consulting team at Gate One, where each day is a different but pleasurable challenge.
Kirsty is also a qualified cosmetologist, natural and holistic therapist and Swarovski Crystal jewellery maker.
Kirsty is also a qualified cosmetologist, natural and holistic therapist and Swarovski Crystal jewellery maker.
Kirsty Baldwin
Finance & Operations Manager
Mark is Head of Business Development at Gate One. His focus is on helping Gate One and prospective clients find each other through the myriad of client requirements and fog of consultancy companies. Having started his career as a consultant within strategy and marketing, Mark has helped build successful brands and drive revenue for small start-ups and Global 50 companies alike.
Outside of work, Mark is a keen property developer, with a number of successful projects behind him.
Outside of work, Mark is a keen property developer, with a number of successful projects behind him.
Mark Davis
Head of Business Development
Prior to joining Gate One, Alex’s career involved working on business change projects in an international consulting firm and delivering digital transformation programmes in a London-based management consultancy. He also has experience as a brand specialist, with responsibility for developing online product exposure.
Now at Gate One, Alex is supporting a major European packaging firm with a customer segmentation project. He is also involved in supporting the growth of our digital proposition and capabilities in the travel and transport sector while supporting an incubator business concept.
Away from work, Alex is training for his next triathlon and enjoys throwing various cooking ingredients around the kitchen.
Now at Gate One, Alex is supporting a major European packaging firm with a customer segmentation project. He is also involved in supporting the growth of our digital proposition and capabilities in the travel and transport sector while supporting an incubator business concept.
Away from work, Alex is training for his next triathlon and enjoys throwing various cooking ingredients around the kitchen.
26 February 2019The PMO 'World Cup' - What are the champions getting right?Alex Jewkes and James Brewin discuss the core PMO principles used to tackle complex business challenges....Alex Jewkes
Senior Consultant
Kay commenced her career in a Big Four Firm in their People & Organisations consulting practice. She spent three years working mainly in the Public and Health Sectors implementing large scale people and transformation programmes, specifically running change, culture and organisational design projects to enable strategy delivery.
Weeks before starting at Gate One, Kay moved back to the UK after living and working in Australia for nine years. She is very much enjoying spending time with her family and friends in all corners of the UK after such a long time away.
Weeks before starting at Gate One, Kay moved back to the UK after living and working in Australia for nine years. She is very much enjoying spending time with her family and friends in all corners of the UK after such a long time away.
Kay Nicholls
Consultant
Energy organisations are facing a perfect storm of social, economic and technological disruptions that demand change at a pace that accelerates every year. For Spiro, this is an incredibly exciting opportunity to deliver the innovation and creativity that Gate One is famous for.
His work in business transformation has taught Spiro that if we want to create a new future, we need inspired thinking that differs from the mindset that produced the status quo. Add to that a good dose of “sleeves rolled up” action and anything becomes possible.
Even outside of work, Spiro isn’t one for half-measures. As a keen marathon runner, he has set himself the goal of running 4000km this year – enough to get from Madrid to Moscow. Maybe next year he’ll even think about coming back again.
His work in business transformation has taught Spiro that if we want to create a new future, we need inspired thinking that differs from the mindset that produced the status quo. Add to that a good dose of “sleeves rolled up” action and anything becomes possible.
Even outside of work, Spiro isn’t one for half-measures. As a keen marathon runner, he has set himself the goal of running 4000km this year – enough to get from Madrid to Moscow. Maybe next year he’ll even think about coming back again.
Spiro Comitis
Client Director
Claire joined Gate One in 2015 having previously worked in strategy and change consultancies. Claire is passionate about delivering end-to-end business transformations from strategy through to implementation. She builds deep relationships to understand the crux of the challenge and to ultimately deliver a step change in performance and lasting change. She has worked across a broad range of sectors.
Claire plays a key role in Gate One’s people and talent team to shape the strategic direction of the firm. Away from work Claire is usually busy with is a house renovation project or exploring the local countryside.
Claire plays a key role in Gate One’s people and talent team to shape the strategic direction of the firm. Away from work Claire is usually busy with is a house renovation project or exploring the local countryside.
8 March 2019IWD spotlight: Claire LaingClaire shares her career journey and offers advice for others....
1 September 2018Beyond the finish line: delivering lasting changeClaire Laing sets out some practical ways to deliver lasting change....Claire Laing
Principal
Mark’s approach goes back to watching his father design the world’s most innovative vessels: world class is perfectly possible and starts with great design and pragmatic creativity. Mark was previously Head of Performance at Crossrail where he supported organisations to develop strategy, deliver projects and communicate results. He has deep expertise in portfolio management, reporting and performance data analysis and visualisation. As a finance director, he has enjoyed responsibility for all aspects of finance, strategy, pricing, IT and operational delivery.
When not working, Mark is often found, camera in hand, seeking to get the elusive perfect landscape shot.
When not working, Mark is often found, camera in hand, seeking to get the elusive perfect landscape shot.
