Tim Budd, Principal Consultant

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (Salford University) – July 1992
BSc (Hons) Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research (Manchester University) – July 1987

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 
 
  Has undertaken extensive negotiation and leadership training including the following: 
 
• The Gap Partnership (The Complete Effective Negotiator) 
• Morgan Chambers (Deal Makers Masterclass) 
• PeopleTrack (Empathy Selling) 
• Sue Knight Associates (Personal Influencing Skills) 
• Harthill (Fujitsu Global Organisational Leadership Development (GOLD) programme)

Tim was a member of the 2016 cohort of 50 people selected for this intensive 12-month programme from a global Fujitsu organisation of 175,000 people.

Tim is a successful Commercial deal maker and dispute resolution specialist with over 20 years’ experience in negotiating all aspects of ICT contracts and services, both domestic (public and private sector) and international.    Able to communicate equally effectively at board level and with subject matter experts, Tim possesses a blend of programme, delivery and commercial experience, which allows him to calmly and confidently construct trades to achieve business goals.   His ability to quickly find creative solutions to difficult issues is often valued by both sides in a transaction – particularly in situations which are time-critical.  He is consequently held in high regard by the teams in which he works. 

Tim is able to draft with precision and at pace, with a particular focus on capturing new or changed service descriptions and performance standards to accurately reflect expectations and mitigate delivery risk.  As a result of his robust and thorough approach, his transactions can be effectively communicated to delivery teams, resulting in good long-term outcomes