Richard Scott
IT Professional
READING,Berks
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in vendor management, project delivery and SDLC, specialising in financial services. Proven track record in transformation programme delivery, change control procedures, and project lifecycle management. Adept at utilising Agile methodology to drive business case development and benefits realisation. Demonstrated excellence in programme leadership and governance, strategic decision-making, and product lifecycle management. Committed to leveraging skills for impactful contributions to organisational success.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Owner
Owlswood Consulting Limited
READING, Oxon
09.2010 - 01.2026
- Led Digital Transformation team to implement global group platform.
- Directed International Digital Factory, delivering over 100 projects successfully.
- Developed new ECM product concepts to enhance service offerings.
- Established Business Intelligence Reporting frameworks for data-driven decision making.
- Managed CRM systems to improve customer engagement and retention.
- Oversaw outsourced Business Development and Sales initiatives to expand market reach.
- Launched new products into market, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Initiated operations in UK to establish regional presence.
Transformation Director
Ayvens
Hybrid
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Spearheaded Digital and IT Transformation initiative for UK business, implementing Global Mobility Platform.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to replace outdated back office, accounting, and CRM systems.
- Successfully piloted new system, enabling global deployment and enhancing operational efficiency.
Director / Co-Owner
Format14 Limited
Basingstoke, Hampshire
05.2012 - 08.2025
- Directed transformation of Global Mobility Platform into UK market at Ayvens Group.
- Led delivery of world-class digital solutions in automotive industry as Head of Digital Factory at ALD Automotive Group.
- Consulted for UK IT Director at ALD Automotive UK, focusing on reporting and back-office operational solutions.
- Contributed to Management and Business Intelligence consultancy, Format14, enhancing client engagement.
Head of Digital Factory
ALD AUTOMOTIVE GROUP PLC
Bristol
04.2018 - 07.2024
- Spearheaded establishment of Group development team, expanding from five to over 120 staff across three countries.
- Delivered over 100 leasing solutions, improving customer onboarding and compliance across 13 countries.
- Developed integrated framework managing assets exceeding €500m, ensuring alignment with business goals as product owner.
- Negotiated and managed global relationships with leading multi-shore resource provider for timely project delivery.
Reporting Consultant
ALD Automotive UK
Bristol
02.2014 - 04.2018
- Developed comprehensive reporting solutions, enhancing dashboard capabilities for staff and customers.
- Created custom applications for Credit Control, streamlining customer change management and compliance reporting.
- Optimised operational efficiency, resulting in quicker report generation and improved customer self-service options.
Business Development Director
Real-Status
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Integrates 3D visualisation and navigation innovations from gaming industry to develop real-time representation of IT estate for mid-size or larger enterprises, featuring performance and financial metrics.
SVP International & UK Managing Director
Traen Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2011
- My responsibility was to build the International business and identify acquisition targets.
- Negotiated OEM agreement with OpenText as Channel Partner resulting in a $2m contract.
- $5m contract with customer in US
- Won two awards, 'Innovation and Agility Partner of the Year' from OpenText at their Global Summit and 'Innovation Partner of the Year' at their UK event in April 2009
- Traen Group develops case management and e-discovery solutions for the public sector.
VP EMEA
Perfectus Ltd
09.2004 - 12.2007
- Grew International business on limited funds.
- Adopted channel distribution business model - Europe and US.
- Achieved OEM agreement with Hummingbird which has been yielding $2m a year ($6m to date).
- Perfectus is Document Assembly Software.
VP International
Venetica Inc
09.2003 - 09.2004
- Responsible for building the business and expanding the Venetica channel outside North America.
- Defined international business plan
- Recruited channel partners
- Acquired initial direct sales
- Positioned company for trade sale
- Company acquired by IBM in October 2004
- Venetica develops middleware for connecting document management systems.
Owner
BlueJay Consulting
07.2001 - 09.2003
- Working with VC's and software companies to deliver interim management and services in the European market for US based companies.
- Assignments included company restructuring and exit management, Sales and Marketing for US software companies.
- Local representation and European startup of off shore development company.
COO
PeopleDoc (now Opentext)
04.1999 - 07.2001
- Helped build a business from scratch after re-inventing the company to a successful exit via trade sale.
- Sold to OpenText (now Hummingbird) for $20m at a time when 3i plc (PeopleDoc Venture Capital backer) was accepting significantly lower returns on its returns in 20001.
- Personally warranted the business for exit for 3i plc
- Reporting to the CEO with full responsibility for all aspects of operational decisions.
- Member of the management team reporting to the Board and Investors.
- Responsible for business development and started US operations.
- Responsible for creating the relationship with a major technology supplier and positioning the company for a trade sale (completed July 2001) and managed the due diligence process.
- Developed business plan with management team
- Assisted in raising VC funding (3i plc)
- Defined product strategy
- Defined market strategy
- Developed services strategy
- Sold initial pilots
- Positioned company for trade sale
- PeopleDoc developed Collaboration Software.
VP Technology
PC DOCS (now Opentext)
11.1993 - 04.1999
- Reporting into Executive VP World-wide Operations with total responsibility for all aspects of the Technology including Pre Sales, Product Management, Consulting Services, R&D and Technical Support.
- Previous role with additional responsibility for Sales.
- Role involved managing a group of 45 staff across all of the above disciplines.
- Sold the initial 3 sites that formed the basis for PC DOCS UK
- Instrumental in building the licenses business from less than $1m the 1st year to an excess of $15m.
- Responsible for Distributor Operations growing revenue from $850k to $3.25m (1993-1995)
- Driven Services revenue growth at over 100% for the last 3 years. ($5.5m fiscal '99)
- Established European Product Management
- Established European R&D
- Established Profitable European Support Centre (US adopting chargeable model)
- Established Revenue based European Consulting
- 6 months secondment to Germany
- Member of Group acquisition committee for Fulcrum acquisition
- Co-Managed integration with UK distributor acquisition (Quintec)
- Co-Managed integration with major technology acquisition (Fulcrum)
- The 'original' Document Management Software Company.
Director
C2C Systems
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Responsible for moving the focus of the business from that of consulting to a systems integrator.
- This was a small company of 3 employees which grew to 5 over the 2 years that successfully installed and maintained email and document management systems in the UK.
- Successfully sold email to BT and implemented the initial phases of the company rollout.
- Developed the strategy and project managed Eastern Electricity's email rollout.
- Implemented Shell Tankers ship board satellite email communications.
- Introduced PC DOCS document management system to the UK market.
Director of Customer Service
EMC
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Employee # 50
- First non US employee
- Established and managed the entire European Customer Service Organisation.
- The role involved hiring and managing 67 staff in 7 countries across Europe.
- Established 24x7, 4 hour response support coverage throughout Europe.
- Established a rapid response 'spares' distribution hub via Holland
- Operated an expense budget in excess of $10m
Service Engineer
Prime Computer
01.1984 - 01.1986
- Responsible for a team of 6 engineers in the West End of London providing on-site service to hardware and Operating System.
Service Engineer
hp
01.1981 - 01.1984
- Responsible for servicing HP Commercial Systems in the Central London area.
Education
Tech HD - Computer Technology
University of Westminster
London 09.1979 - 06.1981
O levels -
Duke of Yorks Royal Military School
Dover, Kent 09.1972 - 07.1977
Skills
- Project delivery and SDLC
- Financial services expertise
- Transformation programme delivery
- Change control procedures
- Project lifecycle management
- Agile methodology knowledge
- Business case development
- Benefits realisation and tracking
- Programme leadership and governance
- Strategic decision-making skills
- Product lifecycle management
Personal Information
Title: Transformation Director
Timeline
Transformation Director
Ayvens
07.2024 - 09.2025
Head of Digital Factory
ALD AUTOMOTIVE GROUP PLC
04.2018 - 07.2024
Reporting Consultant
ALD Automotive UK
02.2014 - 04.2018
Director / Co-Owner
Format14 Limited
05.2012 - 08.2025
Business Development Director
Real-Status
04.2011 - 05.2012
Owner
Owlswood Consulting Limited
09.2010 - 01.2026
SVP International & UK Managing Director
Traen Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2011
VP EMEA
Perfectus Ltd
09.2004 - 12.2007
VP International
Venetica Inc
09.2003 - 09.2004
Owner
BlueJay Consulting
07.2001 - 09.2003
COO
PeopleDoc (now Opentext)
04.1999 - 07.2001
VP Technology
PC DOCS (now Opentext)
11.1993 - 04.1999
Director
C2C Systems
01.1991 - 01.1993
Director of Customer Service
EMC
01.1986 - 01.1991
Service Engineer
Prime Computer
01.1984 - 01.1986
Service Engineer
hp
01.1981 - 01.1984
Tech HD - Computer Technology
University of Westminster
09.1979 - 06.1981
O levels -
Duke of Yorks Royal Military School
09.1972 - 07.1977