JOHN MARTIN
Salisbury & London,Wiltshire
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in business strategy, M&A execution, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in PMO governance, operational model optimization, and corporate financing. Strong skills in risk management, change management, and due diligence processes. Focused on driving organizational success and fostering innovation through strategic initiatives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
FOUNDER & CEO – INTEGRATION / STRATEGY AND CONSULTING DIRECTOR
PLUTUS CONSULTING GROUP
LONDON
01.2005 - 05.2025
- Providing strategy, delivery leadership, end to end M&A programme management, governance and interim programme management services to clients, private equity houses and partner agencies.
INTERIM SENIOR PROGRAMME / INTEGRATION DIRECTOR
BARCLAYS WEALTH & INVESTMENT BANK / CAPGEMINI
LONDON
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Engaged by UK Banking CEO and Capgemini to provide strategic planning, finance, and risk programme management to the consolidation of multiple business areas integration portfolios, finance integration, technology and regulatory-driven change, advisory services acquisition, and new product development.
- Increased programme efficiency by 20% (circa £75m saved). Assessed portfolios, established high-level plan, mobilised resources, consolidated ‘like’ workstreams, leveraged synergies, streamlined processes, and optimised ERP, Salesforce, and data reporting management practices. Central point of contact for stakeholders/partners.
- Initiated Transition and Integration Services teams. Streamlined processes, centralised decision making and created ‘one version of the truth’ plans for multiple changes, big data management and system integration programmes.
- Established group wide centralised and standalone IMO. Set standards, introduced rigour across governance, risk, change, control, resource allocation and reporting frameworks. Initiated implementation of Agile practices and SaaS models.
- Ensured GDPR, FATCA, Dodd-Frank, EMIR, CRD IV, BCBS 239, MAD / MAR2, FRTB, MiFID II, and Basel III compliance. Vetted programmes, identified risks, issues and dependencies, drove resolution and maintained team focus.
- Assured post-Banking Reform Act, LIBOR, and Brexit capability. Reviewed strategic business planning and advised on restructuring, rate options and Brexit response, which added significant value and avoided costs.
- Developed new products and services for 2022 launch. Defined and deployed new Front Office target operating model (TOM) and oversaw technology upgrade and digital transformation across marketing, HR, Finance and Risk.
- Initiated Cultural and People fit frameworks. Created ‘Centre of Excellence’ resource pools, collaborative work techniques and a customer driven approach to strategic and tactical change programmes.
INTERIM INTEGRATION DIRECTOR
IG GROUP LTD
LONDON
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Advised on M&A and divestments and led global gap-analysis of £480M+ revenue derivatives business aligned with board vision. Mobilised team of six, defined new TOM, and governed Finance, Risk, IT and Operations transformation.
STRATEGY CONSULTANT – FINANCE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
STATE OIL COMPANY OF THE AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC (SOCAR)
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Reported to Azerbaijan President, with a mandate to perform strategic in-country risk assessment of State Oil and Refining operations and provided sustainable strategy and transformation plan to move from 100% dependency on oil.
CONSULTANT – FINANCE AND RISK INTEGRATION
ONE FAMILY
BRIGHTON / LONDON
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Delivered advisory services, defined strategic integration plan for £20M merger of Family Investments and Engage Mutual, and led finance, reporting, MI, and risk workstreams covering £8BN+ in assets and 2M+ customers.
INTERIM INTEGRATION DIRECTOR
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
LONDON
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Reported to Group Finance Director, provided oversight and governance, and managed budgets up to £600M. Led merger and acquisition integrations, Capital market restructures, strategic business reviews, regulatory compliance, and IT programmes.
CONSULTANT – INTERIM SENIOR PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
BARCLAYS WEALTH
LONDON
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Engaged by C-suite leaders to conduct front-to-back post-MiFID strategic and operational review. Redesigned TOM: defined IT roadmap, built change team of eighteen and directed £20M multi-workstream business and IT technology transformation.
STRATEGY AND COMMERCIAL LEAD
LONDON OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES (LOCOG)
LONDON
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Central point of contact between government, LOCOG, local authorities and sponsorship stakeholders. Managed team of fifteen to establish strategy, commercial relationships, and funding options for the 2012 event.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
WARNACO INC / CALVIN KLEIN
NEW YORK, LONDON, LYON
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Led US divestment of Calvin Klein / Lejaby European business. Coordinated financial due diligence, supported corporate financing activity, and developed transition and readiness roadmap. Controlled £15M budget.
SENIOR PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
BARCLAYS BANK GROUP / BARCLAYS CAPITAL
LONDON, CHANNEL ISLANDS, NEW YORK
01.2003 - 12.2009
- Led group-wide change and international merger, acquisition and integration programmes aligned with corporate strategy. Directed cross-functional teams of various sizes and controlled up to £5BN budgets.
Education
ESG Investment Certificate -
CFA Institute
01.2021 - 01.2022
Executive Leadership Programme - undefined
University of Oxford
Global Financial Regulatory Compliance - undefined
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
Cybersecurity, Crime & Fraud - undefined
Future Learn
Postgrad- Financial Markets & Executive Learning - undefined
Yale University
Business, International Relations & Political Economy - undefined
London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE)
International Regulatory Compliance - Financial Crime, AML & Risk
Fitch Institute
Postgraduate, Portfolio & Asset Management - South Africa
School of Business, GSB University of Cape Town
MBA - International Business, Economics & Commerce
Stanford University / School of Business Leadership
BCom (Hons) - Economics, Finance, Accounting, Auditing & Tax
University of Cape Town
Skills
- Business strategy formulation
- M&A execution and integration
- Regulatory oversight
- PMO governance
- Operating model optimization
- Corporate financing solutions
- Risk and change management strategies
- Due diligence processes
Affiliations
- United Kingdom Sustainable Investment and Finance Association, 2021
- Bank of England Citizen Panel, 2020
- HMRC Working Group on LIBOR transition, 2020
- Executive Committee member, South African Chamber of Commerce UK, 2020
- Institute of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability, 2020
- Institute of Interim Management, 2019
- Affiliate, CISI, 2015
- Chartered Accountant (CA), SAICA, South Africa, 1992
Custom
- Consultant & Special Constable, Wiltshire Police, 01/01/18 - 12/31/23
- Strategic Support, Wiltshire + Bath Air Ambulance, 01/01/14 - Present
- Fundraising programmes, Battersea Dogs and Cats home, 01/01/19 - Present
Timeline
ESG Investment Certificate -
CFA Institute
01.2021 - 01.2022
INTERIM SENIOR PROGRAMME / INTEGRATION DIRECTOR
BARCLAYS WEALTH & INVESTMENT BANK / CAPGEMINI
01.2017 - 01.2020
INTERIM INTEGRATION DIRECTOR
IG GROUP LTD
01.2016 - 12.2016
STRATEGY CONSULTANT – FINANCE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
STATE OIL COMPANY OF THE AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC (SOCAR)
01.2015 - 12.2015
CONSULTANT – FINANCE AND RISK INTEGRATION
ONE FAMILY
01.2014 - 12.2014
INTERIM INTEGRATION DIRECTOR
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
01.2010 - 12.2014
CONSULTANT – INTERIM SENIOR PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
BARCLAYS WEALTH
01.2009 - 12.2010
STRATEGY AND COMMERCIAL LEAD
LONDON OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES (LOCOG)
01.2009 - 12.2009
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER / INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
WARNACO INC / CALVIN KLEIN
01.2009 - 12.2009
FOUNDER & CEO – INTEGRATION / STRATEGY AND CONSULTING DIRECTOR
PLUTUS CONSULTING GROUP
01.2005 - 05.2025
SENIOR PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
BARCLAYS BANK GROUP / BARCLAYS CAPITAL
01.2003 - 12.2009
Executive Leadership Programme - undefined
University of Oxford
Global Financial Regulatory Compliance - undefined
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
Cybersecurity, Crime & Fraud - undefined
Future Learn
Postgrad- Financial Markets & Executive Learning - undefined
Yale University
Business, International Relations & Political Economy - undefined
London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE)
International Regulatory Compliance - Financial Crime, AML & Risk
Fitch Institute
Postgraduate, Portfolio & Asset Management - South Africa
School of Business, GSB University of Cape Town
MBA - International Business, Economics & Commerce
Stanford University / School of Business Leadership
BCom (Hons) - Economics, Finance, Accounting, Auditing & Tax
University of Cape Town
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