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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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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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Adam Kelly

Managing Partner

Adam has spent most of his career working with large global financial services organisations in multiple jurisdictions and areas, giving him a strong understanding of the makeup of these firms. In his time at Albany Beck, he has spearheaded the development of the Irish business and is responsible for ensuring the highest level of delivery for our clients in the Irish Market and other European locations. Adam and his team have delivered some of Albany Beck’s largest programmes of work to date and have helped clients build and structure highly functioning teams.

 

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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. 

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Will Kettlewell

Chief of Staff

Will is a Managing Partner and Chief of Staff at Albany with over 20 years’ experience in the world of investment banking. He is responsible for all of our consultants on site, in terms of their well-being and performance. Having qualified as a chartered account with KPMG, Will also provides oversight and input across the finance, credit control, compliance, and contracts functions, supporting our sales teams. 

 

Our Advisors

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Jamieson Gellatly 

Advisor to Board and Senior Management Team

Jamieson Gellatly is an Advisor to the board and senior management team at Albany Beck. With an impressive tenure exceeding 35 years in the financial services sector, across organisations including NatWest, Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan, Jamieson has specialised in transforming and leading teams to provide IT-centric business solutions and institutional change. At Albany Beck, Jamieson provides invaluable guidance on aligning and executing our strategy across our expansive organisation.

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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

Commercial Banking Expert

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.

The Head Office Team