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CMI Awards of excellence
The Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) of the Year is awarded to a Chartered consultant who has shown they have the talent, skills and experience that quality management consultants embody and knows how to employ them. Delivering consistent excellence to their clients. Exemplifying the values and professional ethics that are at the very core of the Chartership. Their approach is noted by both their clients and peers and through everything that they do they act as an ambassador for the very best of what our industry has to offer to clients and society. A role model.
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Being recognised and appreciated for the social and economic impact of my work for my clients, and also for the positive influence I have on my team’s culture and performance would be great. Pride would be the main feeling for me. It would show me and my team that our hard work pays off, and I value their energy and support. It would also let me show others what being chartered means and how valuable it is and inspire my team to follow my example.
Jon Richards MCMI ChMC Partner, KPMG Defence Consulting Practice, KPMG View Jon's Profile
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A highly experienced consultant with over 25 years in the field, Jon Richards is a partner in KPMG’s Defence Consulting practice with a deep specialism in operational performance improvement in large and complex organisations.
Working across multiple industries in his early career, Jon began to increasingly specialise in the Defence sector and is now entirely dedicated to working on major projects at the Ministry of Defence (MoD). This involves complex work redesigning operating models, creating blueprints for change, and acting as trusted adviser and critical friend to stakeholders across the MoD. His client focus, passion for quality, and meticulous project management skills have built a strong track record of success.
With a team of over 100 consultants in KPMG’s Defence Consulting practice, Jon is a motivational leader who helps people give the best of themselves, building an ethic of teamwork, collaboration and support. He mentors numerous colleagues, formally and informally – and is also a great champion of mental health and wellbeing, leading KPMG’s men’s mental health network.
Becoming a Chartered Management Consultant in 2021, Jon is a strong advocate for the accreditation, providing an assurance of quality and professionalism that clients can trust and helping consultants reflect on their skillsets and opportunities for continuous improvement.
David Orr ChMC Matt MacDonald View David's Profile
Client-focused, innovative and committed to genuine stakeholder engagement, David was the first and youngest ChMC to have successfully completed the on-programme route in Mott MacDonald. He has since provided valuable feedback and learning to benefit others. David’s development and performance as a consultant is testament to the Chartered Management Consultant award.
Grounded in his commitment to sustainability, David has used management consulting to create a positive impact in communities across the globe. These range from a project in Pakistan to advance COVID-19 medical collaboration to an Indian urban development programme. He has seen particular success in Kenya to develop a national carbon reduction tool and a girls’ education programme in South Sudan. Throughout, David has embraced the ChMC’s values to demonstrate the highest level of ethics, client focus and project management expertise.
David’s commitment to advancing sustainability for clients extends beyond the office, including as an Associate at the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School, an Executive with a STEM-focused NGO and as a Non-Executive Director with a motorsport sustainability organisation. He has also published widely in both academic and non-academic contexts.
It was therefore no surprise that the United Nations Global Compact recognised David as their 2022 Sustainable Development Goals Pioneer for Climate Mitigation. This award highlights David’s impact in emerging markets and should be a source of pride for the industry as a whole.
Ellie has dedicated her entire career to the public health sector. As a director at EY, she has proven to be exceptional in running large, complex public health programmes, drawing on a wealth of experience working in the NHS.
She has become well known for delivering sustainable results, developing and leading high-performing teams and creating lasting client relationships. She is a transformative leader who leans proudly on the Chartered Management Consultant competency framework and consistently receives strong feedback – along with constant requests from individuals wanting to work with her on projects.
Central to her work is creating an inclusive and diverse environment, premised on authenticity. Her work at both EY and the MCA demonstrate her commitment to equality; of particular note is Ellie’s work in founding EY ‘Quiet Leadership’, an initiative focussed on personality diversity and authenticity.
For her clients, Ellie’s contributions are helping to improve public health care services in the UK. Among her more recent achievements are driving noticeable healthcare improvements – thanks to her work, the regulator lifted a warning notice for a large hospital while elective surgical times were reduced across three hospitals as part of an integrated care system.
Ellie always puts EY and client values at the heart of her work, ensuring she is fully versed in the organisations’ ethics codes and governance frameworks. Her extensive experience allows her to lead in this space and guide colleagues (at all levels) to deeper understandings of the ethical position of both EY and her clients.
George has proven to be an exemplary leader within PwC’s Government & Health Industries Enterprise Transformation Team. As a core delivery lead for one of their largest accounts, she has shown rounded leadership ability while flawlessly guiding clients and PwC teams through complex operating and change transformation processes. Alongside ensuring the team’s high-quality delivery, she has continued to win fantastic opportunities to expand their transformation work with key Transport clients. At PwC, George is widely trusted, epitomising professional ethics, creating a safe and supportive environment, and coaching team members to have the confidence to speak up when dealing with sensitive topics. She co-leads PwC’s Enterprise Transformation L&D capability, supporting team members in their professional development, and providing support to drive value for our clients.
Gaining her Chartership in 2021 has allowed her to reflect on her ability as a consultant, and use this recognition throughout her client delivery. It gave her the confidence to talk to her clients about the value she could bring, and the ability to walk into a room with more gravitas. The continuous improvement element of the Chartership inspires her to continue to learn; to gather feedback from her teams, leaders, and clients; and to push herself out of her comfort zone.
George sets a high bar with her exceptional work, collaborative leadership style, and unwavering focus on delivering value. Her Chartered status is apt recognition of her quality as an individual, allowing her to become a true ambassador for PwC and for the wider consulting industry.
Susannah Lindsay ChMC IBM Consulting View Susannah Profile
Susannah is a senior manager in IBM Consulting. She originally joined the IBM Research Labs as a software engineer, where she put her Masters degree in Astrophysics to good use and gained a patent for her invention in assistive healthcare technologies. However, it was clear that Susannah’s real passion and talent was working with human beings to solve complex problems – so she transferred to IBM Consulting.
Armed with an analytical and creative problem solving mind, she is able to orchestrate delivery across technically complex areas in a user centric manner. Her trademark style is indicative of the values she holds close – inclusivity, integrity and trust – evident across everything she does.
Susannah shines when delivering challenging programmes; coaching teams to perform, and bringing an infectious positive energy. Her ability to build relationships with her stakeholders really sets her apart; they see her as a trusted advisor on whom they can rely. Susannah has built a followership of top talent – she invests in and cares deeply about the progression and wellbeing of her teams. She is a fierce advocate for developing female talent in technology and is a shining role model through her work leading the people agenda and LBGTQ+ Ally programme.
Susannah’s career as a transformation and strategy consultant has spanned several of IBM’s most prestigious clients. She has led programmes which help keep the country safe, and created digital strategies which are having a measurable impact on the sustainability of our critical supply chains.
