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Rick and Tim are pioneers in the Outsourcing Advisory sector, co-founding in 2002 what became one of the world’s top three leading specialist firms, Alsbridge plc (later re-branded Aecus, which is now part of Nasdaq quoted The Hackett Group). They have personally advised dozens of market leading global clients, sitting alongside senior client executives on selection panels, in deal negotiations and dispute resolutions.


At SquadRED Tim and Rick, supported by hand-picked experts (covering a full range of operational, technical, commercial and business engagement skills) deliver tailor-made results to meet your requirements and help improve your success rate.  We work across both the 'buy' and supplier sides:
On the 'buy side' we have worked with organisations across a range of vertical sectors including: Banking – Construction – Energy – FMCG – Health – Insurance – Logistics – Manufacturing – Media – Pharma – Public Sector – Retail – Technology – Travel – Transport – Utilities


On the supplier side we have worked with all the leading ITO and BPO suppliers and systems integrators, and have extensive and long-standing relationships with key executives.  We maintain close relationships with leading law firms specialising in this field, as well as with key industry associations, to ensure that we are always in line with and helping to shape the latest thinking. 

Rick Simmonds

DIRECTOR

Leading sourcing advisor, thought leader and industry influencer

Co-founder and CEO of Aecus (formerly Alsbridge plc), award-winning sourcing advisory firm

Early career with Capgemini (VP), EY (Partner) and Accenture (founder member outsourcing team)

Global Sourcing Association “A” List award

Solution experience: ITO; ADM; BPO; Automation and Business Transformation

Sector experience: Banking; Insurance; FMCG; Pharma; Public SectorSales, leadership, coaching and mentoring.


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Tim Lloyd

DIRECTOR

Sourcing industry leader with over 25 years experience in outsourcing

Co-founder of Director of Aecus (formerly Alsbridge plc), award-winning sourcing advisory firm

Early career with Capgemini (VP – Global Leader BPO), EY (Partner – founding member of outsourcing team), PwC (Director & founding member of outsourcing team), Kellogg Brown & Root (Programme Mgr)

Solution experience: BPO; ITO; ADM; Automation; Business Transformation; international Programme Management

Sector experience: FMCG; Life Sciences; Energy; Insurance; Construction; Retail; Manufacturing; Travel & Transport; Public Sector.


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