Oliver Kane Appointed as Managing Director

Oliver Kane Appointed as Managing Director

SmartCo Consulting is delighted to announce that Oliver Kane has been appointed Managing Director, following his successful time as Chief Operating Officer and Partner.

Since joining SmartCo, Oli has played a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction, strengthening client partnerships and driving operational excellence across the business. His leadership, energy and commitment to our people and clients have been instrumental in helping SmartCo grow into the trusted consultancy it is today.

In his new role, Oli will continue to work closely with the leadership team to deliver high-impact outcomes for our clients, champion innovation and guide SmartCo through its next exciting phase of growth.

“I’m honoured to step into this role and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together over the past few years. I’m excited to continue working with our talented team as we build on that success and take the business forward.”

Oliver Kane, Partner and Managing Director

Oli’s appointment marks an important step in our ongoing development to grow our consulting services and reinforce our reputation as a trusted partner for organisations across the UK and beyond. We’re excited to build on our successes, drive meaningful impact for our clients and shape the future of transformation.

“Oli’s leadership and commitment have been central to SmartCo’s success. His deep understanding of our clients, commitment to our people and vision for the future make him the ideal person to lead our consulting operations. I’m thrilled to see him take on this role as we continue to grow and evolve.”

Rhys Hefford, CEO

Congratulations Oli.

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