NXD Insight is born.

Introduction from Chris McDonald CEO

Never say Never! 🚫



Never talk in absolutes! ❌

Whatever life tells you, sometimes you just have to go with the flow and when there is an opportunity that presents itself, the draw is just too strong. 💪

As some of my contacts are aware, I spent a good many happy years in the world of Data, Marketing and Insight working with some of the most amazing people culminating in my business "The Trading Floor" being acquired by the guys at CallCredit (now Transunion) and then becoming their Managing Director of Data then onto becoming their Managing Director of Marketing Solutions.

I loved that time in my career - working with clever, hardworking, passionate people and doing some amazing things with data (no seriously!) 😇

I have still kept in touch with many of the people I have worked with over the years and have been delighted to see so many of you thrive and go on to do some amazing things. 👏

Wind forward to today and the business I have with NXDTeam®️and here we are - I have been presented with a number of opportunities that give me no option but to go back into the world of Data and Insight with NXD Insight as a brand new pillar to our core business of Helping Business Leaders deliver on their vision.

Linking together Database Build, Data Lake Architecture, AI, Database Consulting and Build, product creation, insight, visualisation, dashboards, predictive modelling and much more.

One of the number of projects we have been exclusively instructed on is one of my most audacious ones yet - I can't wait to share that with you - it will be a thing of beauty! 🗂️

More information to follow in due course, but you know its going to be a fun ride and feel free to reach out to me and my team if you would like to discuss how good Data Disciplines should form the foundation of your whole business.

I never said never! 🤐

NXDTEAM® appoints COO

PRESS RELEASE
NXDTEAM® Appoints Chief Operating Officer to the Board

NXDTEAM® the Corporate Advisory and Business Innovation firm based in Leeds and London is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Fowler as Chief Operating Officer (COO) to the Main Board.

Steve is a technology and services executive with 35 years experience in large scale, full scope, complex services delivery. Steve has a proven ability to transform organisational capability, culture, cost base and performance through implementation and management of technology, operations, people and process solutions across organisational, cultural, functional and geographic boundaries.

Steve has led and transformed global delivery organisations for IBM, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Telefonica, Atos and Edgio (formerly Limelight Networks) and has delivered complex technology services to organisations including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Lloyds Banking Group, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Unilever, FCDO Services (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), bp, Siemens, Amazon and the BBC.

Steve specialises in COO and operational services, business evaluation and improvement, business process review and recommendations, business, operating & delivery model creation and transition / transformation services.

Steve is also a pro-bono consultant in the charity sector for the Cranfield Trust.

Speaking of the appointment, Chris McDonald, CEO of NXDTEAM®️ commented "We have been working with Steve for some time and have been so impressed with his presence and the way he operates. He is supremely knowledgeable, a straight shooter and shares our vision for the future of this business”.

We are excited at how we can further accelerate the growth of the business into new and expansive markets and Steve is a welcome addition to the Leadership team.

We are looking forward to working with him and seeing how he can help us be the Advisory Firm of choice. Steve will also be spearheading the launch of our exciting NXD Innovation Business - helping our clients make sense of the rapidly changing world of AI, Automation and future compliance and governance in those areas".

Steve Fowler said of his appointment "NXDTEAM®️ is a truly remarkable business. It is rare to find a business that has the ability to enhance and add material value to a broad range of clients who value trust, integrity and innovation but can’t find the right partner to work with. We have a set of unique propositions and a great opportunity to change the way clients and advisors work together on a broad range of business challenges. I am excited at the opportunity of creating a fully functioning Innovation Division alongside my core responsibilities across the wider group to ensure our service delivery is world class"

NXDTEAM®️ now have locations in Leeds and London and a growing group of talented consultants and associates consisting of NXD Advisory, NXD Innovation, NXD People and NXD Procure.

NXDTEAM® and Alpaca form a Powerful Team

NXDTEAM® and Alpaca Form Strategic Alliance

NXDTEAM®️, a leading corporate value creation firm based in Leeds and London, is thrilled to announce a strategic alliance with Alpaca, a renowned Business Consultancy business headquartered in Wetherby.

This partnership aims to provide Alpaca clients with enhanced access to a comprehensive range of corporate advisory services across various disciplines including Corporate Strategy, M&A Advisory, Fractional CXOs, Innovation Consultancy and Innovation, People Strategy, Procurement, Lending and Investment.

Richard Turner, Founder of Alpaca, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "We are delighted to be working alongside NXD Team as we’ve spent nearly 10 years trying to find other professionals who view the world the way we do.

It’s not rocket science, just an understanding that sometimes you need to look at things from a different perspective to achieve your moon-on-a-stick.

With Chris and NXDTEAM® we found a partner willing to ‘join the dots’ and an enthusiasm to disrupt the slightly stale, linear thinking of traditional professional services.

This partnership allows us both to support our clients across diverse scenarios, from fundraising and strategy to AI and innovation, with professionals able to think creatively as well as rolling up their sleeves to help with the implementation”

Chris McDonald - CEO and Founder of NXDTeam®️, commented on the exciting agreement, saying, "We have been working with Richard and his team for some time on this agreement. We both recognised an immediate opportunity to deepen our relationship and, more importantly, add further value to Alpaca's and our clients.

We have access to a group of supremely talented individuals and some unique propositions that we will be rolling out shortly. We have great aspirations about how this will further consolidate our positions as thought leaders in our respective fields and moreover, we will have fun in the process"


This strategic alliance between NXD TEAM®️ and Alpaca underscores a shared commitment to delivering exceptional advisory services and driving innovative solutions for clients".

NXDTEAM®️ Expands into the South with the appointment of Steve Fowler as Senior Consultant

The NXDTeam expands into the South

We are delighted to welcome Steve Fowler to the NXDTeam as a Senior Consultant based in and around London and the Home Counties.

Steve is a technology and services executive with 35 years experience in large scale, full scope, complex services delivery. Steve has a proven ability to transform organisational capability, culture, cost base and performance through implementation and management of technology, operations, people and process solutions across organisational, cultural, functional and geographic boundaries.

Steve has led and transformed global delivery organisations for IBM, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Telefonica, Atos and LIMELIGHT NETWORKS LTD and has delivered complex technology services to organisations including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Lloyds Banking Group, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Unilever, FCDO Services (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), bp, Siemens, Amazon and the BBC.

Steve specialises in COO and operational services, business evaluation and improvement, business process review and recommendations, business, operating & delivery model creation and transition / transformation services.

Steve is also a pro-bono consultant in the charity sector for the Cranfield Trust

Welcome on board Steve - we are looking forward to welcoming you into the fold and further developing our network of talented advisors in the South of the UK.

Simon Kamen 

Senior Consultant - Procurement

Creative Director

NXDTEAM are delighted to have procured the services of Simon Kamen as its Fractional Procurement Consultant. (See what we did there?)

For the past 30 years Simon has worked within the business world in a variety of positions serving his customers to ensure that they procure high quality products and services at extremely favourable commercials terms.

Over the last 11 years, he has tailored his skill®️s to act as an “Outsourced Procurement Director” exceeding clients’ expectations along the way.

Simon’s career has been littered with success working with companies both large and small thus creating numerous case studies to share.

As an individual, Simon has tremendous drive and attention to detail and always going above and beyond the call of duty for his clients.

Talking of the appointment, Chris McDonald, Founder of NXDTEAM®️ said “we are delighted to have secured the services of Simon within the NXDTEAM®️.

In a world where fixed and variable costs can make the difference between thriving or surviving (or worse!) we are keen to help clients in their procurement activities to ensure they have secured the best possible terms and value and where we can, make significant savings across their cost base.”

For a confidential review of your cost structure, contact us directly and we will be happy to engage.