David Lambert

Experience

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  Thomson Reuters

  Jun 2013 - Apr 2014

  Paralegal - Corporate/What's Market

  - Wrote >25 articles summarising major corporate actions of UK listed companies, focussing on IPOs, acquisitions and disposals for FTSE 350 companies.- Reported on market trends, including AGM practices and public M&A activity.What's Market is Practical Law's database of public company deals and AGMs, aimed at lawyers and other professionals involved in corporate finance transactions and the preparation of AGM documents.

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  Accenture

  May 2014 - Dec 2019

  Developed and implemented a Shell-wide counterparty screening service as a consultant in Legal - Ethics & Compliance.- Led requirements discussions with stakeholders and compliance lawyers.- Created communication materials for service users world-wide and delivered targeted training sessions explaining process changes and impacts.- Ran a post-project engagement campaign for team of screening analysts across to maximise effectiveness of the new systems and processes.- Adapted and developed new screening processes for additional business areas. Show less Implemented a custom workflow application for multiple different SAP systems.- Global co-ordinator for multiple test phases; monitored progress of test scripts and resulting issues, ensured sign-off within agreed timeframes.- Led change request discussions to plan future releases, and produced design documentation with process owners.- Led post-deployment support, including daily status reports to senior management and organised monitoring and resolution of technical and process issues. Show less

  • Management Consultant

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2019

  • Change Manager - Shell

    Apr 2019 - Sept 2019

  • Design Lead & Project Manager - Shell

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Training Development Manager - Johnson Matthey

    Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Design & Deploy Lead - Shell

    May 2014 - Nov 2015
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  Foreign and Commonwealth Office

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  Programme Manager, Business Environment Programme

  UK Government programme focusing on international standards, investment environment, commercial dispute resolution, intellectual property and anti-money laundering.- Managed International Standards programme delivered by the British Standards Institution.- Oversaw 2 rounds of grant application and selection, delivered by PwC.- Supervised a Project Manager, coaching their communication and stakeholder management.

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  Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2022

  Digital & Tech Standards Policy Advisor

  Research, analysis and reporting of China’s AI and digital technology developments and ambitions. Specific focus on technical standards, data, blockchain and semiconductors.- Developed policy on China and digital tech standards, delivering analysis and advice to relevant Government departments, and input for Foreign Secretary papers.- Represented UK at public events in China and delivered keynote speeches for UK-funded projects.- Managed Science & Tech Policy Advisor, supervised their projects and research. Show less

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  Sisua

  Jan 2023 - now

  Manager

  Sisua is an award-winning management consultancy that specialises in delivering organisations’ toughest and most critical initiatives by blending soft and hard delivery. To deliver the seemingly impossible, we attract, develop, empower and inspire exceptional talent. We embody three values: "Take Ownership, Be Resilient, and Thrive”. With Sisua on your side, you can achieve your goals with confidence.