
Paul Taylor
Management Consultant at TryDown
United KingdomAbout
Paul Taylor is a consultant with over 36 years of experience implementing change across financial services, oil and gas, charity, and professional sectors. Author of several books on financial services, technology, contracting, and change management. He has also served as Chair and NED for various enterprises and mentors individuals on career development. Furthermore, Paul is an Associate Lecturer at the Open University STEM School, teaching Technology Management.
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I am a senior advisor, Chair and Non-Executive Director with over 35 years of cross-sector experience in financial services, technology, education, and the third sector. I have led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, technology migrations, and operating model overhauls across blue-chip firms, scale-ups, and social enterprises. I also serve as a board member and strategic advisor to fintech, education and wellbeing-focused organisations, contributing to governance, commercial direction, and digital innovation. A published author, speaker and Open University Associate Lecturer in Technology Management
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Senior advisor, Chair and Non-Executive Director with over 35 years of cross-sector experience in financial services, technology, education, and the third sector. I have led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, technology migrations, and operating model overhauls across blue-chip firms, scale-ups, and social enterprises. As a consultant and programme manager, I bring deep expertise in investment operations, regulation (MiFID II, EMIR, GDPR, etc.), outsourcing and post-trade infrastructure. I also serve as a board member and strategic advisor to fintech, education and wellbeing-focused organisations, contributing to governance, commercial direction, and digital innovation. A published author, speaker and Open University Associate Lecturer in Technology Management, I combine practical programme delivery expertise with strong communication and thought leadership.
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Focused support on a current challenge or growth goal.
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Tailored feedback to strengthen your profile and visibility.
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Advice on transitions, role progression, and positioning.
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Practical guidance to navigate workplace, project, or career challenges.
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