Colin (B.) G.-Co-Founder & Senior Consultant

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Experience
Co-Founder & Senior Consultant
CMG Consulta
- Founded boutique consultancy supporting owners and boards of SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
- Delivered C-level advisory on business transformation, strategy, growth, and investment readiness.
- Carried out multiple business analysis and transformation assignments also leading into vendor selection and project management.
Chief Executive Officer
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
- Set company strategy, built and mentored management team, and led international expansion.
- Oversaw all aspects of operations for a multinational legal and professional services firm.
Head of Operations
APCO Systems Limited
- Managed daily operations, technical teams, and software development for a payment gateway.
- Ensured PCI compliance and continuous process improvement.
- Planned and managed the platform re-design and move to a new data centre with zero downtime in the process.
Senior Business Analyst
PTL International
- Supported CEO and CTO in strategy, reengineering, and integration of companies post-acquisition.
- Identified acquisition targets, approached them and carried out business and operational due diligence.
- Supported and mentored GMs of companies in the group.
- Led cross-company synergies, business analysis, and due diligence.
Business Development Manager
PTL Limited
- These roles were intermediary years supporting the integration of Philip Toledo Limited into Hili Ventures post acquisition.
- Drove new business lines, partnerships, and market strategies.
- Managed ERP, Retail, and Hospitality consulting teams as well as bespoke software dev team, setting standards and driving growth.
Head of Software Services
PTL Limited
- These roles were intermediary years supporting the integration of Philip Toledo Limited into Hili Ventures post acquisition.
- Drove new business lines, partnerships, and market strategies.
- Managed ERP, Retail, and Hospitality consulting teams as well as bespoke software dev team, setting standards and driving growth.
Project Manager and Technical Consultant
Insurance Association Malta
- Project managed the implementation of a platform where a number of competing insurers share data for the purposes of fraud detection and prevention. This project involved a large supplier in the Netherlands as well as coordination with 5 insurance companies where each had a technical, underwriting and claims team. The project has been live since 2012 and I now chair the user group and coordinate communication between insurers and the supplier.
- Project managed the implementation of another platform across a different group of insurers. This platform has been live since 2017 and I chair the user group and coordinate communication between insurers and the supplier.
- Handled any investigation and requests by the IAM relating to potential technology platforms or projects and their feasibility followed by the eventual project management and coordination.
Manager, Software Solutions Business Unit
Philip Toledo Limited
- Led business software strategy, project management, and key client relationships.
- Expanded supplier and client networks, managed recruitment and team development.
Consultant
Freelance Consultancy
- Strategy, process improvement, and feasibility studies for SMEs.
Management Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (Malta)
- Management consulting, IT audits, and controls reviews.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Insurance, Professional Services, Retail, Tourism, and Banking and Finance.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy, Investments and M&A, Operations, and Legal.
Summary
Senior-level strategist and business leader with a strong analytical, technical, strategic and financial background. Expert in bridging business and technology to drive transformation, innovation, and growth. Skilled in business analysis, transformation, coaching teams, managing cross-functional projects, and delivering results on time and within budget.
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Leadership & Team Development
- Consulting & Advisory
- Business Analysis
- Operations & Project Management
- Change Management
- Business Transformation
- Process Improvement
Languages
Education
University of Malta
MBA, eBusiness · eBusiness · Msida, Malta
University of Malta
B.Sc., Business & Computing · Business & Computing · Msida, Malta
Certifications & licenses
Fellow, British Computer Society (FBCS)
British Computer Society
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Experience
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Qualifications
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Colin speaks the following languages: English (Native), Maltese (Native), Italian (Intermediate).
Colin has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Colin has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Colin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Colin would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder & Senior Consultant, Chief Executive Officer, Head of Operations.
Colin's most recent position is Co-Founder & Senior Consultant at CMG Consulta.
In recent years, Colin has worked for CMG Consulta and Insurance Association Malta.
Colin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Insurance, and Professional Services. Colin also has some experience in Retail, Tourism, and Banking and Finance.
Colin is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Strategy. Colin also has some experience in Investments and M&A, Operations, and Legal.
Colin has recently worked in industries like Insurance and Professional Services.
Colin has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Investments and M&A.
Colin holds a Master in eBusiness from University of Malta and a Bachelor in Business & Computing from University of Malta.
Colin has 1 certificate: Fellow, British Computer Society (FBCS).
The availability of Colin needs to be confirmed.
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