Testimonials

People and Process 

I have known Andrew for over 25 years and have worked with him on various learning and development projects over that time span. In my view, he is not typically either a people or process person but a combination of both. Andrew has a keen investigative and analytical mind which he applies to uncover business and process issues. Through strong data analysis and problem solving techniques, he is then able to develop creative solutions and systems to positively impact business outcomes. Combined with this, he has excellent 'vision' for performance outcomes and identifies staff development needs to improve productivity and achieve company objectives. He has the ability to understand people, team dynamics, and business management. He is a keen 'coach' for others. I would highly recommend Andrew for business management and strategy, change management, compliance safety, systems development, and special projects.

Jackie Bullivant, Founder, Platform 4 Training. May 2020.

Clarity of thought

“Andrew contributes an ‘unparalleled clarity of thought’ in problem analysis, as well as delivery of effective solutions through practical project management.”

Fellow director, 2018.

Data protection

“Local lawyers are impressed with the GDPR progress which Andrew has made.”

Client NED, 2018.

Strategic expertise

As Managing Partner of Alex Picot, Chartered Accountants, and in the various businesses where he has played a key role, Andrew has offered strategic, organisational, and financial planning expertise. His skills encompass audit, offshore company administration, and business consulting, including financial planning and strategic advice. He has a full and detailed understanding of good management practices, and has successfully implemented good IT support programmes, appropriate to business needs. He also has a sound understanding of the impact of good marketing on business strategy and pays careful attention to the financial impact, an area which is often overlooked. Andrew relates well to those with whom he has contact, his clients were well pleased with the high standard of his work and those in his employment.

Brendan Murphy, Senior Corporate Manager, major High Street Bank. 1999.

Systems acquisition

We have found some difficulty in obtaining informed, but unbiased, advice on the company and trust administration software products which are currently available, which would satisfy, economically, our basic requirements. We were fortunate to be able to engage Andrew, who was able to appreciate the enhanced systems that we were seeking and he proved to be a friendly and informed ear to talk to. His sharp analysis skills quickly clarified the problems, relevant criteria and decision type, his insight into finance software leading smoothly to solution routes that we could then handle ourselves. We would recommend him to anyone wanting to bridge the gap between knowing what systems they need and understanding how best to acquire them.

Tim Mileham, Managing Director, fiduciary subsidiary of major European Bank. 1999.