We turn around complex, high-value change programmes for CEOs and Boards.
Management IQ leads and de-risks major transformation and change programmes across government, defence, healthcare, technology, and law enforcement — delivering measurable cost savings in excess of £10m per annum.
Delivery leadership first. Advisory built in, not bolted on.
Four capability areas, in the order clients actually need them — starting with getting the programme back under control.
Programme & Portfolio Turnaround
Hands-on leadership of complex, high-value programmes that are off-track, over budget, or at risk of failing to deliver — including full PMO, benefits realisation, and interim Programme/Transformation Director placements.
Board & C-Suite Advisory
Independent, impartial decision support for boards and executive teams navigating high-stakes strategic or governance decisions — free from internal politics or vested interests.
Strategy, Governance & Operating Model
Target Operating Model and organisational design, corporate governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and business case development for complex, regulated organisations.
Operational Excellence
Structured diagnostics that identify root causes of friction and inefficiency, translated into evidence-based, measurable savings — not quick wins that don't hold.
A delivery record across five regulated sectors.
Every engagement below carried a real budget, a real deadline, and a real board expecting results.
Programme Director, easyJet Inflight Retail Programme
dnata Retail and Catering UK. Leading the technology transformation and cross-functional delivery required to transition core retail systems to a new technology provider.
Programme Director, Police Aviation Transformation
Blue Light Commercial. Led the transformation of the National Police Air Service, aligning 43 police forces and securing £70m+ in new Treasury funding for fleet renewal.
Programme Manager, Target Operating Model
Supply Chain Coordination Limited (NHS). Defined a new Target Operating Model and led the TUPE transfer of 600 staff in-house across a £2.3bn supplier contract base.
Programme Manager, Engineering Excellence
Harmonic Ltd, for BAE Systems submarine engineering function. Implemented ISO 15288 across 800 engineering staff, raising engineering maturity by two levels.
Cyber Security & National Programmes
Capita Business Services and Atkins EY, across GCHQ and central government cyber security programmes. Secured £200m+ in new funding and mitigated delivery risk exposure up to £100m.
What clients say after the programme lands.
"Rod is a highly experienced commercial person who handles very complex programmes and provides support for boards bringing support for key decisions."
"Rod recently delivered a piece of analysis that hit just the right notes, providing a strategic wrap around several related strands of work. His determined leadership was exemplary — displaying an inherent ability to make absolute sense of complex, complicated Defence issues."
"Rod is a driven, focussed and highly professional team leader — 110% focussed on delivery while also striving to ensure his clients receive additional added value. The result is highly effective delivery and extremely satisfied customers."
If your programme is off-track, the cost of waiting is the most expensive option.
A short conversation is enough to know whether Management IQ is the right fit for your board.