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Standing out as an interim
Roberto Del-Maschio and Joss Newman discuss the need to be 'present' and going above and beyond...
Increasing demand for key roles
Roberto Del-Maschio and Joss Newman discuss the demand for specific roles and owning the value creation plan.
More than just an accountant: the modern CFO
Traditionally, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) was to focus on financial reporting, operational efficiencies and compliance. But in the face of an ever-changing business landscape, today’s CFO is expected to do so much more. So, what makes an effective CFO in a modern business? Here, we look at the changing responsibilities and […]
Insights from The Hub Q&A with the experts – Joost de Jonge, ExoBrain
In our second of these Q&As with the experts, we talk to Joost de Jonge from Exobrain and cover a variety of topics from motivations, innovation, strategy and the future outlook for AI adoption. We hope you enjoy the read and please let us know what you think in the comments. To view the Q&A, please click here
Discovery: why is this often seen as a dirty word?!
Somewhere in a board room, during a leadership away day or an in-house workshop, you and your team have finally decided to make some essential changes to the business… Why? Well, you’re struggling to scale the business, losing traction in the market, you haven’t launched any new products, or you need to pivot and respond […]
The Siena Partnership CTIO Survey
CTO and CIOs – have your say: We’d love to get your thoughts on leadership, business models, transformation, delivery and cyber security. We’ve just published Siena’s CTIO survey: 39 questions, and 10 – 15 minutes to complete. Once we’ve collated the results, we’ll send you a full report highlighting the challenges and opportunities for CTIOs […]
Driving Successful Change with a PMO/TMO
The role of a Project Management Office (PMO) or Transformation Management Office (TMO) is central to driving alignment, optimising resources, and ensuring that transformation efforts within an organisation are executed effectively. Rob Saunders, the Head of our Consulting Practice, has outlined some of the key attributes of this often-misunderstood function. What is a PMO/TMO? A […]
The best strategies for CFOs to navigate market uncertainty
In today’s marketplace, ever-present change and uncertainty are challenging businesses, growth and future developments. The CFO sits at the heart of decision-making and is often the go-to chief that companies look to for direction. A strong CFO instils a sense of reassurance in colleagues, investors and suppliers, and steers the company through times of turmoil. […]
Q&A with the experts – Stacey West PIB Group
We’ve been talking to several experts recently about the impact of AI and how businesses are dealing with its many ramifications. In our first of these Q&As with the experts, we talk to Stacey West from PIB Group and cover a variety of considerations from motivations and drivers of working with AI, to best practices, […]
The London Insurance Market: A Slow Response to the AI Revolution?
The London Insurance Market has long been a cornerstone of global finance, renowned for its deep expertise and tradition. Yet, as the world rapidly evolves and artificial intelligence (AI) comes to the fore, this venerable sector has exhibited a measured, if not sluggish, response to technological change. There’s no doubt that insurtech companies have emerged […]
Siena Partnership live on G-Cloud 14
We’re delighted to announce that the Siena Partnership is now operating as a G-Cloud 14 supplier. We offer a portfolio of services across technology, transformation and change, with three key themes: Digital and data strategy and transformation: from support in designing and developing a digital business strategy operating model through to ‘health checks’ on ongoing transformations […]
Operational efficiency and AI: why it matters and how to join the revolution
Why is operational efficiency important? Enhanced operational efficiency isn’t just great for business; it’s the difference between sinking and swimming in today’s insurance business ecosystem. Balancing your organisation’s input and output by reducing costs, streamlining resources, and increasing revenue with better service and repeat custom, is something that should be hard-wired into every company’s culture. […]
Will your change program deliver the results you need?
Are you ready for change? Focusing on five key business areas that underpin successful change delivery, the Siena Transformation Survey provides you with valuable insight based on world class best practice and extensive industry experience. Your survey results will be emailed directly to you after completion. And if you want to dig deeper into the […]
How to make AI work for you
is both the present and the future, but how do we become leaders in its development and make it work for us? In this article, we explore the ecosystem your business needs to develop to capitalise on the benefits of . As generative and LLMs are enabling to move out of specific silos-of-use and create […]
CFO metamorphosis: the skills you need for the role today
Historically, the CFO has been the person to hold the purse strings and steer the business towards profitability and decent returns for the shareholders. However, due to today’s rapidly changing world and the demands on the C-suite, the CFO role has become much broader. The CFO of today has to have visibility and understanding of […]
AI and insurance: Products, Risks and Business Readiness
Given the breadth and depth of information out there, it can be hard to navigate the implications of AI for insurance companies and understand what to prioritise when adapting your business. In this blog, we explore what AI insurance use cases exist already, what the risks are in adopting AI technologies and the potential low-hanging […]
The transformation of the insurance industry
The transformation of the insurance industry In today’s fast-paced and uncertain business landscape, the insurance industry must transform and adapt to survive. In response to this wave of change, we’re launching a specialist insurance practice to support our clients across the following areas: Technology, Product, Finance and Operations. As part of our launch, we wanted […]
Understanding Transformational Change: why the size of your business really matters
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, transformational change has become a buzzword synonymous with growth, innovation, and most recently, post-pandemic survival. What is Transformational Change? Transformational change refers to a fundamental shift in the way an organisation operates. Unlike incremental change, which involves making small adjustments, transformational change is about rethinking and radically altering […]
Chief Transformation Officer: the emerging role in Private Equity
Welcome to our first ‘Insights from the Hub Report’, ‘Chief Transformation Officer: the emerging role in Private Equity 2024’. We’ve spent the last month or so speaking to industry experts on the emerging and newly critical role of the CTRO (Chief Transformation Officer). As businesses and industries seek to adapt and survive in uncertain times, […]
Cyber-attacks – Managing A Clear and Present Danger!
Cyber security should now be embedded in every company’s operational framework. We know that breaches are common and can have significant downsides – so how do businesses manage the threat of attack, create an environment where processes are not only put in place but adhered to and the threat is mitigated. Everyone thinks it won’t […]
Growth through transformation with Antelliq
The task Working with Antelliq, we quickly understood that they had ambitious growth targets across their EMEA operations and further afield . To achieve their ambitious growth targets we worked with the CIO and the wider team to deliver a multiple market digital transformation project. The action We created a business case to showcase the […]
Actum Private Equity Conference: panel discussion on becoming a successful Operating Partner
Rob Del-Maschio, Founder & CEO of the Siena Partnership, recently chaired an enlightening panel discussion with industry experts at the Actum Private Equity Conference. Members of the panel included: Elizabeth van den Berg, Executive Vice President, Insight Partners Tim Cochrane, Partner & Head of Full Potential Partners, Montagu Veronica Delgado, Independent Operating Partner Naresh Kumar, […]
Siena Partnership appoints Steven Haasz to drive its Insurance practice
The Siena Partnership, a boutique search and consulting firm, is delighted to welcome Steven Haasz to our Advisory Board. Steven will primarily support the firm as we continue to expand our proposition to the insurance sector. Steven will also become a member of our Advisory Board, helping to attract top-tier talent from other industries to […]
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