Tim Brind

Strategic Consulting Leader | Performance Architecture | Learning & Development

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41 Bloomfield Rise, Bath, UK

About

Strategic and people-focused consulting leader with 20 years of experience designing and delivering high-impact performance and learning solutions across diverse industries. Leverages a unique blend of creative, technical, and operational expertise, applying systems thinking and human-centered design to achieve measurable strategic business impact and ROI. Specializes in AI enablement, strategic transformation, and cross-functional leadership, consistently driving continuous improvement and fostering collaborative cultures.

Work Experience

Director, Performance Architecture

GP Strategies Ltd

May 2021 - Present

Remote, EMEA, UK

Led a regional consulting capability with global reach, partnering with client teams to co-design strategic, transformative, and growth strategies, products, and services.

  • Recruited, mentored, and led teams of 8-12 consultants across the EMEA region, instilling a client-first mindset and collaborative culture to create performance-based solutions.
  • Spearheaded AI enablement as an internal point of contact, leading consulting and design CoEs with AI R&D, opportunity, and process mapping, and consulting clients on practical AI adoption.
  • Consulted senior leaders at global organizations (including HSBC, Fidelity International, MetLife, Mazda Europe, Heineken, Mercedes-Benz, Siemens AG, Amazon EU Operations) to co-create performance and learning strategies.
  • Delivered regular insights presentations to C-suite stakeholders, integrating market observations, qualitative feedback, and priority recommendations.
  • Designed a structured experimentation approach as a new go-to-market consulting offer, enabling market penetration at a lower price point.
  • Productized a consulting framework based on measurable outcomes, leveraging client KPIs for enhanced value.
  • Established voice-of-customer practices (interviews, surveys) to surface user needs, informing retention and advocacy tactics for automotive, retail, and financial services clients.

Learning Architect

GP Strategies Ltd

Aug 2020 - May 2021

Remote, EMEA, UK

Designed and led learning-experience strategies and reporting frameworks for mid-market and enterprise clients, enabling more structured evaluation of learning and performance initiatives.

  • Led the design of Capgemini's flagship Cloud Computing learning experience, co-designing with client IT teams to develop dashboarding and reporting requirements.
  • Facilitated service-design sprints and strategic design workshops for HSBC, identifying gaps in existing learning offerings and prioritizing enhancements.
  • Conducted needs assessments, journey mapping, and wireframing for Fidelity International's talent development programs, contributing to the Brandon Hall Gold Award 2024.
  • Led human-centred design and rapid prototyping workshops, helping client teams develop and refine new service concepts.

Operations Manager

GP Strategies Ltd

Oct 2014 - Aug 2020

Bath, UK

Managed end-to-end delivery of digital learning and technical documentation services within aerospace, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, achieving 70% GM and $1M USD revenue.

  • Achieved Gross Margin (GM) of 70% with a team of 5 staff, generating $1 million USD in revenue.
  • Oversaw a client portfolio including Rolls-Royce, Siemens UK, Sage, and FedEx, ensuring projects consistently met scope, quality, and profitability targets.
  • Negotiated multi-year contracts and conducted quarterly business reviews with senior stakeholders to align priorities and address challenges.
  • Pioneered the development of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), a new app-based commercial product supporting field remote technicians.
  • Established standardized review protocols and version control processes, resulting in clearer audit trails and faster time to delivery.

Multimedia SME, Department Manager & PM

GP Strategies Ltd

Oct 2008 - Aug 2014

Bath, UK

Managed multimedia design and development, overseeing digital learning asset creation and project management for key clients.

  • Managed the design and development of digital learning assets, ensuring high quality and alignment with client objectives.
  • Executed multiple on-site placements for key clients including Leonardo Helicopters, Bowman Radios, SEA, and BAE Systems.

Lead Graphics Engineer & Support Engineer

Milsom Industrial Designs Ltd

Oct 2001 - Oct 2008

Bath, England, UK

Led special projects for aerospace and defense clients, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of technical assets while optimizing workflow and providing technical support.

  • Set up multimedia workstreams and document-management processes supporting over 200 users, improving collaboration and reducing errors.
  • Produced wiring-diagram graphics and technical documentation for clients including Leonardo, BAE Systems, and Bowman Electronics, meeting industry and regulatory requirements.
  • Provided desktop support and user-training for internal and client software tools, reducing downtime and enhancing end-user proficiency.
  • Authored user guides and 'how-to' documentation, streamlining onboarding for new team members and client staff.

Internet Production Assistant

Complete Control (UK) Ltd

Jun 1999 - Jun 2000

Bath, England, UK

Supported small-scale animation, web development, and audio-production projects, contributing to project planning and asset management.

Education

Leadership, Strategy and Organisational Performance

Institute of Leadership and Management

Distinction

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

Online

Creative Music Technology

Bath Spa University, Newton Park

2:1

Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

Bath, England, UK

Courses

  • Digital Media
  • Audio Engineering
  • Interactive Design

Religious Studies, Technology, Business Studies

Beechen Cliff School

Religious Studies (B), Technology (C), Business Studies (C)

Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

Bath, UK

Volunteer

Volunteer

Local Charities

May 2021 - Present

Bath

Active volunteer in local charities supporting refugees, food banks, and church missions, contributing to community well-being.

Mentor

May 2024 - Sep 2024

Mentored four senior L&D leaders at a global financial-services provider, coaching them on measurement strategies. Focus upon business partnering to drive performance by linking learning to business outcomes. Included exploring established frameworks, tools, data and feedback loops.

Awards

Best Governance Model for Talent Management

Brandon Hall, HCM Excellence

Strategic transformation design of a new target operating model

Presenter, "Generative AI in Learning" and "Implementing LLMs"

Bank for International Settlements

Jan 2024

Presenter discussing high-level concepts and potential use cases of Generative AI and LLMs in enterprise learning.

Speaker, "Data, Analytics & Storytelling"

BT Webinar 2022

Jan 2022

Applying qualitative storytelling techniques to drive stakeholder engagement. Presented to global functional heads during a 2-day annual conference.

Panelist, "Measuring for Success"

Learning Live 2021 (London)

Sep 2021

Panelist discussing evaluation frameworks for corporate Learning & Development. Hosted by LPI (Learning & Performance Institute - the global body for workplace learning professionals).

Skills

Strategic Consulting & Transformation

  • Performance Architecture
  • Experimentation
  • Consulting Frameworks
  • Human-Centred Design
  • Journey Mapping
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Iterative Improvement
  • Voice-of-Customer Practices
  • Service-Design
  • Design Sprints
  • Systems Thinking
  • Design Thinking
  • Data-Informed Design
  • Research & Analysis

Client & Market Engagement

  • Qualitative Research
  • Quantitative Research
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Trend Analysis
  • Strategy Development
  • Relationship Management
  • C-Suite Engagement
  • Senior Stakeholder Management
  • Insights Presentations
  • Benchmarking

Leadership & Strategy

  • Strategic & Operational Leadership
  • Roadmap Development
  • Execution
  • Board-Level Presentations
  • Cross-functional Stakeholder Alignment
  • Team Building
  • Mentoring
  • Coaching
  • Change Management
  • P&L Management
  • Contract Negotiation

Learning & Development

  • Learning & Experience Design
  • Technical Audiences
  • Business Audiences
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Enablement Programs
  • Evaluation of Learning Initiatives
  • Needs Assessments
  • Talent Development Programs
  • Modern Learning Best Practices

Technical & Digital Expertise

  • AI R&D
  • Generative AI Tools
  • Digital Learning
  • Technical Documentation
  • Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
  • Multimedia Workflows
  • Document Management Systems
  • Wiring-Diagram Graphics
  • Technical Support
  • User Training
  • Web Development
  • Animation
  • Audio Production
  • Systems Thinking
  • Video Production
  • Technical Illustration
  • Technical Authoring

Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement

  • Process Improvement
  • Action-Orientated Workshops
  • Agile Sprints
  • Transformation Design
  • Process Mapping
  • Operational Efficiency

Interests

Personal

  • Family
  • Snowboarding
  • Music
  • Design