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Our Team

These are the individuals who, working together in lean purpose-driven teams, are capable of changing the fortunes of your organisation. We’re proud of every one of them and the qualities they bring to our business and, ultimately, to yours.

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The Executive Leadership Team

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Gary Ashworth

Chairman

Gary Ashworth is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist with a history of founding, scaling, and exiting over 30 companies worldwide. He is Chairman of Albany Beck Consulting, where he provides strategic direction at board level, drawing on decades of experience across sectors. He is also the author of Eat the Pudding First, a pragmatic guide to building and growing businesses with focus and clarity. 

 

 

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James Constable

CEO

James is the founder and CEO of Albany Beck. Having worked within the financial services sector for ten years, James decided to establish Albany Beck as an alternative to the existing consultancy offerings across the market. Centred on his innovative target operating model, the firm, as it exists today, was designed to aid financial institutions in bridging their talent gaps and retaining their Intellectual Property while providing equal opportunities for everyone entering the workforce.

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Phillip Wood

Managing Partner

Phil is our longest serving Managing Partner and has worked in professional services for over 20 years. Phillip’s primary responsibility is ensuring our UK and US business continues to grow and is consistently working with our clients to come up with innovative solutions to their problems.  Over the years, Phil has built our divisions in Change, Data, Technology and Agile Coaching.  He was also the driving force behind our Academies.  

 

 

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Celia Johnson

Partner

Celia is responsible for New Business Development across the UK and Ireland. Since Brexit, she has worked closely with Adam Kelly to grow Albany Beck’s Irish Operation, while successfully opening up numerous client relationships back in the UK. Celia is passionate about building trusting and long-term relationships with her clients by working hard to exceed all their expectations. 

Our Advisors

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Tarrill Baker

Strategic Advisor

Tarrill Baker, a Strategic Advisor to the Albany Beck board, possesses extensive experience in digital transformation and financial services initiatives. With a proven track record of leading large-scale programmes and multinational teams at organisations such as HSBC and UBS, Tarrill is driven to make a positive impact. Her ability to leverage data-driven insights to deliver tangible value for organisations has made her a valuable asset in the industry.

 

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Colin Grange

Strategic Advisor

Colin is a senior leader in Commercial Banking and has a wealth of experience in reshaping Customer Service and Operations teams. His global career includes overseeing major investment programmes that transform how banks support their business clients. At Albany Beck, Colin shares his expertise in bridging the gap between strategy and delivery, helping our clients build high-performing teams and streamlining operations with innovative, cost-effective solutions. Passionate about delivering essential capabilities through a diverse workforce, Colin embodies Albany Beck's commitment to creating equal opportunities for all.

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Tony Golden

Board Advisor

Tony Golden is an Advisor to Albany Beck's board and senior management team. A seasoned financial industry veteran with a strong background in ESG practices, Tony has held several key leadership roles, including Chairman of Citi’s Corporate and Investment Bank. As Chairman of the Federation of International Banks in Ireland, Tony played a significant role in shaping the industry and has been involved in numerous initiatives to drive change at a national level. 

 

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Barbara Gottardi

Board Advisor

With over 20 years of experience across technology and commercial operations at some of the world’s largest financial institutions, Barbara is an invaluable member of the Albany Beck team. She uses her extensive knowledge to create and deliver strategies for internal and external customers, and is passionate about using her experience to support other organisations, particularly those in the fintech and digital services sector. Committed to building diverse, high-performing teams, Barbara leads with positivity, integrity, and a mindset for change.

 

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Derek Colins

Non-Executive Director

Derek Collins brings a wealth of international banking experience to the role. With a focus on supporting high-growth companies, Derek has worked closely with the IDA and has a proven track record of attracting and advising businesses from around the world. His expertise in market entry strategies, coupled with his extensive global network, makes him a valuable partner to companies considering Ireland as an investment location. 

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Haig Tyler

Strategic Advisor - Legal Services

Leveraging his extensive prior legal experience as CTO at HSF, Haig acts as Strategic Advisor to Albany Beck’s Legal Services Practice. As a consultant and advisor Haig focuses on harnessing the transformative potential of GenAI, data, and cutting-edge digital solutions to reshape the legal industry. His strategic insight and proven track record in technology and transformation leadership ensure clients receive tailored, forward-thinking solutions that make a real difference. Passionate about fostering innovation and growth, Haig embodies Albany Beck’s mission to expand into new industries while maintaining a steadfast commitment to excellence and equal opportunities.

 

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Jason Hale

Strategic Advisor

Jason is an accomplished senior executive with over 20 years’ experience across finance, risk, and regulatory reporting in global financial institutions. Most recently a Managing Director at Deutsche Bank, he has led large-scale global transformation programmes, overseen multi-disciplinary teams of over 1,000+ people, and managed a significant number of multi-million EUR change programmes. Jason brings strategic insight, governance and location strategy expertise, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement to his role, helping Albany Beck’s clients navigate complex change and deliver sustainable performance.


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