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Alasdair Morton

Alasdair Morton

Edinburgh,Midlothian

Summary

Expert in risk management, financial modelling, and fraud investigation with a strong emphasis on data analytics and informed decision-making. Proven experience in engaging executive stakeholders and managing vendor relationships. Demonstrated leadership in team development and strategic planning, with a track record of successful process optimization and change management. Holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Trustee and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

Edinburgh International Book Festival
Edinburgh
05.2018 - 11.2025
  • Served as Trustee of EIBF and Vice Chairman of Board of Directors.
  • Chaired Audit and Risk Committee to enhance governance practices and strategic finance risks.
  • Provided consultancy in Financial Modelling and Strategic Risk Management.
  • Led initiatives for sustainable development of Book Festival amidst financial challenges.
  • Embedded data-driven decision-making processes aligned with organisational vision.
  • Managed caregiving responsibilities for terminally ill family parent during career break.
  • Travelled extensively across Europe, America, and Australia during career break.

Global Account Director

Broadcom
Hybrid Working
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed $20M account, achieving 40% year-on-year revenue growth.
  • Established strong relationships with C-level executives to enhance value delivery.
  • Transformed scorecard from RED to GREEN within three months, sustaining status thereafter.
  • Delivered strategic roadmap to future-proof growth and optimise customer journey across Tier 1 banks in Europe and USA.

Various senior Fraud, Credit and Strategic roles

NatWest Group
Edinburgh
08.2005 - 06.2021

Customer Journey Manager (October 2020 - June 2021);

Fraud and Risk Transformation Executive (April 2020 – October 2020)

Head of Industry, Relationships and Systems Strategy Management (June 2017 – April 2020)
Head of Fraud Analytics (March 2019 – September 2019 (vacancy cover)

Head of Customer Analytics and Systems Strategy (March 2016 - June 2017)
Head of Fraud Transformation Strategy and Change (October 2012 –March 2016)
Head of Fraud (May 2008 – October 2012)
Head of Strategic Planning, Financial Crime (December 2007 – May 2008)
Head of Policy Innovation, Credit Strategy (February 2007 – December 2007)
Head of Fraud Risk (August 2005 – February 2007)


  • Led development of pioneering customer journeys, enhancing commercial acumen and customer focus.
  • Transformed reporting metrics, aligning internal success with benchmarked data.
  • Transitioned to strategic digital platform for account opening, reducing costs significantly.
  • Achieved record-high NPS nine months ahead of target, increasing by two places among peers.
  • Optimised delivery rhythm using agile methodologies to maximise value across key performance metrics.
  • Directed fraud loss performance initiatives, ensuring alignment with customer and business strategies.
  • Saved £5 million in procurement costs through vendor rationalisation and strategic negotiations.
  • Reduced fraud losses by £35 million through data optimisation and systems and people investment.
  • Developed end-to-end customer journey for APP scams, ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating reputational risks.
  • Built excellent stakeholder relationship up to C-level.

Forensic Accounting, Senior manager

KPMG
Edinburgh
10.1999 - 08.2005

Forensic Accounting, Manager

Deloitte
London
11.1997 - 09.1999

Assistant Manager, Audit

KPMG
Glasgow
10.1994 - 10.1997

Education

Chartered Accountant - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accounts of Scotland
Edinburgh
10.1994 - 10.1997

Bachelor of Accounting (Joint Hons) - Accounting and Political Economy

University of Glasgow
Glasgow
10.1990 - 07.1994

Skills

  • Operational and strategic risk management
  • Financial modelling
  • Fraud risk management and investigation
  • Data-driven analytics and decision making
  • Executive stakeholder engagement
  • Vendor and regulator relationship management
  • Influence and negotiation skills
  • Strategic leadership
  • Team development and coaching
  • Board and Audit committee leadership
  • Customer journey optimisation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Process optimisation
  • Change management

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS

Board of Trustees for the National Galleries of Scotland, 2007-2015: acted as Chair, Audit and Risk Committee as well as member of the Remuneration Committee.

Chair, MasterCard Security Committee 2007 – 2011: represented the UK on the MasterCard European Security and Advisory Committee.

I enjoy and support the arts, particularly literature, opera and art.

Timeline

Global Account Director

Broadcom
11.2021 - 07.2022

Trustee and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

Edinburgh International Book Festival
05.2018 - 11.2025

Various senior Fraud, Credit and Strategic roles

NatWest Group
08.2005 - 06.2021

Forensic Accounting, Senior manager

KPMG
10.1999 - 08.2005

Forensic Accounting, Manager

Deloitte
11.1997 - 09.1999

Chartered Accountant - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accounts of Scotland
10.1994 - 10.1997

Assistant Manager, Audit

KPMG
10.1994 - 10.1997

Bachelor of Accounting (Joint Hons) - Accounting and Political Economy

University of Glasgow
10.1990 - 07.1994
Alasdair Morton