Catherine Askam-Pridham

Experience

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  IBM Global Services

  Dec 1996 - May 2007

  Project Manager

  Catherine led the scoping, planning, design and successful delivery of technical solutions using Agile Delivery methods.Her responsibilities included:- Client management including scope, changes, issues and risk management- Leading the technology workstream of 25+ people, comprising of business analysts, architects, developers and testers.- Leading Agile Project Management training courses

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  Deloitte

  Jul 2007 - Oct 2015

  Senior Manager

  Working within the Financial Services Technology Consulting Practice her roles have included business and technology change projects with Tesco Bank, Barclays, BNY Mellon, Student Loans Company and American Express.In addition to her deep technology programme delivery knowledge, Catherine has established herself as a capable and motivating leader. She has led a broad range of engagements on a global and local level and is also the Deloitte Women in Technology Events Lead. She has an approachable, friendly manner and enjoys forming lasting relationships with her clients.Specialties:- Providing end to end programme leadership and project delivery services from initiation to implementation, including programme definition and setup, governance and controls and delivery planning.- Undertaking independent programme assurance reviews and presenting findings and recommendations at CxO level.- Leading Deloitte Project Management training courses Show less

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  Elixirr

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Principal

  Elixirr is a different type of consultancy. We challenge ineffective convention - changing the game in our own industry and helping our clients change the game in theirs. Everyone’s talking about the future, a new digital world, but few are doing anything about it. We deliver actionable strategies and practical implementation. We focus on short-term results and long-term transformation. That's why we are the UK's Best New Consultancy, as voted by the Management Consultancies Association (MCA).www.elixirr.com Show less

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  Allianz Insurance

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  EBI Transformation Lead

  Worked with senior leaders across the business to define a vision for Enterprise Data, a supporting target operating model and a roadmap for change/transformation.

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  Mudano

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2024

  Associate Director

  Working with Financial Services clients to deliver data and AI solutions. I specialise in Data & AI Modernisation, looking at how organisations can transform their data and AI Operating Model, Technology and People capabilities as well as re-imagining the art of the possible through experience days. The data transformation programmes she has delivered include the following areas:Data Culture - changing behaviours and understanding of data from the Board level downData Operating Model - assessing and designing CDAO operating models/organisation structures that whether that be centralised or federated models, the benefits (the why change/transform ), the plan (the how) and then the people/skills/resources etc you need to make the transformation a reality. Data Management Technology - opportunities to use AI/ML to reduce the overhead of data management and/or better technology that would improve data controls and reduce data riskData Talent - what are the skills of the future and how do you upskill across the organisationI have achieved accreditation as a DCAM assessor and a AWS Cloud practioner. I founded the Young Data Minds initiative as I am passionate about bringing more people, especially women into the data industry.I have led Mudano women for 5 years demonstrating a continued focus and drive for gender equality and supporting women to achieve in their chosen field/capability. Show less

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  Petersfield Infants

  Sept 2022 - now

  School Governor
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  IBM

  Jun 2024 - now

  Associate Partner

  Data Services Business Development and Delivery Executive focused on Financial Services