Mike (Michael) Forster

Managing Director - Principal Consultant at Executive Technology Management Solutions

London, England, United Kingdom

About

An accomplished and results orientated technology executive with broad experience of all aspects of IT and specifically the financial services industry and government. Internationally established with a 30+ year track record of providing decisive leadership to multi-functional, multi-geography and cross-cultural teams. Globally mobile and recognised for expertise interpreting corporate vision and strategy, translating objectives into actionable plans, and consistently delivering against major initiatives and challenges during times of continual change. Experience with leading enterprise wide implementations that streamline operations, optimise productivity, and introduce system efficiencies in a cost effective manner. Ability to drive processes ; develop and motivate high performance teams; and work well under pressure to manage and meet multiple project deadlines on schedule and under budget. A collaborative business partner with astute financial skills focused of delivering a return on IT investment and value for money core services. Core Competencies: •Business awareness • Corporate leadership •P&L Management •Managed services •Divestitures and acquisitions •Strategic planning and execution •Programme management •Relationship building •Issue analysis and resolution •Software Development /Technology Development •Transformation •Service Management •ITILv3 •International assignments •People Development

Experience

  • Managing Director - Principal Consultant at Executive Technology Management Solutions
    Apr 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 4 mos

    o Strategic Consulting, including business plan & technology strategy development. o Transformation implementation o Programme management o Interim CIO

  • Citi (7 yrs)
    • CIO Consumer Bank EMEA
      Aug 2006 - Dec 2009 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Client Relationship Manager
      Jan 2003 - Jul 2006 · 3 yrs 7 mos