Team Leader Consultant of the Year
Tom has a natural affinity for technology, but knows it’s people power that really makes a difference in business.
Tom took an unconventional route into consultancy. He sidestepped A-Levels and university and instead followed his desire to forge an early career in technology, working as a systems engineer for a family business. It was a role he excelled at, leading to a succession of increasingly complex technology roles involving solution architecture and project management. After joining KPMG six years ago, Tom now leads teams coordinating major systems delivery projects and helping clients overcome their technology challenges.
The last 15 months has proved a revelatory phase of his career. Tom has been leading a team supporting a complex merger between two global law firms to create a new international legal mega-firm. The project, involving the seamless transfer of their core systems from a portfolio of over 250, demanded intimate knowledge of legal technology, finance systems, integrations and data privacy.
Tom has also been acclaimed for overseeing the major expansion of IT systems for a rapidly growing medical device company engaged in supplying NHS beds during the pandemic.
His priority when leading a team is to ensure all voices are heard. His non-traditional route into consultancy has inspired him to give others from different backgrounds the chance to prove themselves. By volunteering with KPMG’s New Futures programme, he helps mentor reformed prisoners as they embark on their own journey with the firm. People, Tom knows, are the beating heart of effective teams.
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