Tim Brind

Strategic Consulting Leader | Performance Architecture | Learning & Development
41 Bloomfield Rise, BA2 2BL, Bath, UK.

About

Strategic and people-focused consulting leader with 20 years of experience designing and delivering high-impact performance and learning solutions across diverse industries. Leverages a unique blend of creative, technical, and operational expertise, applying systems thinking and human-centered design to achieve measurable strategic business impact and ROI. Specializes in AI enablement, strategic transformation, and cross-functional leadership, consistently driving continuous improvement and fostering collaborative cultures.

Work

GP Strategies Ltd
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Director, Performance Architecture

Remote, EMEA, UK

Summary

Led a regional consulting capability with global reach, partnering with client teams to co-design strategic, transformative, and growth strategies, products, and services.

Highlights

Recruited, mentored, and led teams of 8-12 consultants across the EMEA region, instilling a client-first mindset and collaborative culture to create performance-based solutions.

Spearheaded AI enablement as an internal point of contact, leading consulting and design CoEs with AI R&D, opportunity, and process mapping, and consulting clients on practical AI adoption.

Consulted senior leaders at global organizations (including HSBC, Fidelity International, MetLife, Mazda Europe, Heineken, Mercedes-Benz, Siemens AG, Amazon EU Operations) to co-create performance and learning strategies.

Delivered regular insights presentations to C-suite stakeholders, integrating market observations, qualitative feedback, and priority recommendations.

Designed a structured experimentation approach as a new go-to-market consulting offer, enabling market penetration at a lower price point.

Productized a consulting framework based on measurable outcomes, leveraging client KPIs for enhanced value.

Established voice-of-customer practices (interviews, surveys) to surface user needs, informing retention and advocacy tactics for automotive, retail, and financial services clients.

GP Strategies Ltd
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Learning Architect

Remote, EMEA, UK

Summary

Designed and led learning-experience strategies and reporting frameworks for mid-market and enterprise clients, enabling more structured evaluation of learning and performance initiatives.

Highlights

Led the design of Capgemini's flagship Cloud Computing learning experience, co-designing with client IT teams to develop dashboarding and reporting requirements.

Facilitated service-design sprints and strategic design workshops for HSBC, identifying gaps in existing learning offerings and prioritizing enhancements.

Conducted needs assessments, journey mapping, and wireframing for Fidelity International's talent development programs, contributing to the Brandon Hall Gold Award 2024.

Led human-centred design and rapid prototyping workshops, helping client teams develop and refine new service concepts.

GP Strategies Ltd
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Operations Manager

Bath, UK

Summary

Managed end-to-end delivery of digital learning and technical documentation services within aerospace, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, achieving 70% GM and $1M USD revenue.

Highlights

Achieved Gross Margin (GM) of 70% with a team of 5 staff, generating $1 million USD in revenue.

Oversaw a client portfolio including Rolls-Royce, Siemens UK, Sage, and FedEx, ensuring projects consistently met scope, quality, and profitability targets.

Negotiated multi-year contracts and conducted quarterly business reviews with senior stakeholders to align priorities and address challenges.

Pioneered the development of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), a new app-based commercial product supporting field remote technicians.

Established standardized review protocols and version control processes, resulting in clearer audit trails and faster time to delivery.

GP Strategies Ltd
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Multimedia SME, Department Manager & PM

Bath, UK

Summary

Managed multimedia design and development, overseeing digital learning asset creation and project management for key clients.

Highlights

Managed the design and development of digital learning assets, ensuring high quality and alignment with client objectives.

Executed multiple on-site placements for key clients including Leonardo Helicopters, Bowman Radios, SEA, and BAE Systems.

Milsom Industrial Designs Ltd
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Lead Graphics Engineer & Support Engineer

Bath, England, UK

Summary

Led special projects for aerospace and defense clients, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of technical assets while optimizing workflow and providing technical support.

Highlights

Set up multimedia workstreams and document-management processes supporting over 200 users, improving collaboration and reducing errors.

Produced wiring-diagram graphics and technical documentation for clients including Leonardo, BAE Systems, and Bowman Electronics, meeting industry and regulatory requirements.

Provided desktop support and user-training for internal and client software tools, reducing downtime and enhancing end-user proficiency.

Authored user guides and 'how-to' documentation, streamlining onboarding for new team members and client staff.

Complete Control (UK) Ltd
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Internet Production Assistant

Bath, England, UK

Summary

Supported small-scale animation, web development, and audio-production projects, contributing to project planning and asset management.

Volunteer

Local Charities
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Volunteer

Bath

Summary

Active volunteer in local charities supporting refugees, food banks, and church missions, contributing to community well-being.

Mentor

Summary

Mentored four senior L&D leaders at a global financial-services provider, coaching them on measurement strategies. Focus upon business partnering to drive performance by linking learning to business outcomes. Included exploring established frameworks, tools, data and feedback loops.

Education

Institute of Leadership and Management
Online

Level 5 Diploma (Distinction) towards an MBA

Leadership, Strategy and Organisational Performance

Grade: Distinction

Bath Spa University, Newton Park
Bath, England, UK

BA (Hons)

Creative Music Technology

Grade: 2:1

Courses

Digital Media

Audio Engineering

Interactive Design

Beechen Cliff School
Bath, UK

A-Levels

Religious Studies, Technology, Business Studies

Grade: Religious Studies (B), Technology (C), Business Studies (C)

Awards

Best Governance Model for Talent Management

Awarded By

Brandon Hall, HCM Excellence

Strategic transformation design of a new target operating model

Presenter, "Generative AI in Learning" and "Implementing LLMs"

Awarded By

Bank for International Settlements

Presenter discussing high-level concepts and potential use cases of Generative AI and LLMs in enterprise learning.

Speaker, "Data, Analytics & Storytelling"

Awarded By

BT Webinar 2022

Applying qualitative storytelling techniques to drive stakeholder engagement. Presented to global functional heads during a 2-day annual conference.

Panelist, "Measuring for Success"

Awarded By

Learning Live 2021 (London)

Panelist discussing evaluation frameworks for corporate Learning & Development. Hosted by LPI (Learning & Performance Institute - the global body for workplace learning professionals).

Skills

Client & Market Engagement

Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Strategy Development, Relationship Management, C-Suite Engagement, Senior Stakeholder Management, Insights Presentations, Benchmarking.

Leadership & Strategy

Strategic & Operational Leadership, Roadmap Development, Execution, Board-Level Presentations, Cross-functional Stakeholder Alignment, Team Building, Mentoring, Coaching, Change Management, P&L Management, Contract Negotiation.

Learning & Development

Learning & Experience Design, Technical Audiences, Business Audiences, Workshop Facilitation, Enablement Programs, Evaluation of Learning Initiatives, Needs Assessments, Talent Development Programs, Modern Learning Best Practices.

Technical & Digital Expertise

AI R&D, Generative AI Tools, Digital Learning, Technical Documentation, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Multimedia Workflows, Document Management Systems, Wiring-Diagram Graphics, Technical Support, User Training, Web Development, Animation, Audio Production, Systems Thinking, Video Production, Technical Illustration, Technical Authoring.

Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement

Process Improvement, Action-Orientated Workshops, Agile Sprints, Transformation Design, Process Mapping, Operational Efficiency.

Strategic Consulting & Transformation

Performance Architecture, Experimentation, Consulting Frameworks, Human-Centred Design, Journey Mapping, Rapid Prototyping, Iterative Improvement, Voice-of-Customer Practices, Service-Design, Design Sprints, Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, Data-Informed Design, Research & Analysis.

Interests

Personal

Family, Snowboarding, Music, Design.