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ChangeNet Solutions (CNS) provides clients with a different way
of achieving
success in their change programmes.

We believe in value for money for our Clients and opportunity
for our Consultants. The current Consultancy market fees are
very challenging for businesses, putting pressure on Client
change budgets and limiting the accessibility of Consultancy services. At CNS we aim to provide a service which focuses on offering solutions to our Clients challenges utilising experienced resources at competitive rates.

We focus on delivery and offer experienced resources that
have a proven record, for all levels of change from Project Administrators right up to Programme Directors.

We would be delighted to talk to you more about our unique proposition which we believe you will find genuinely refreshing
in a crowded market.

ChangeNet Solutions (CNS) provides clients with a different way of achieving success in their change programmes.

We believe in value for money for our Clients and opportunity for our Consultants. The current Consultancy market fees are very challenging for businesses, putting pressure on Client change budgets and limiting the accessibility of Consultancy services. At CNS we aim to provide a service which focuses on offering solutions to our Clients challenges utilising experienced resources at competitive rates.

We focus on delivery and offer experienced resources that have a proven record, for all levels of change from Project Administrators right up to Programme Directors.

We would be delighted to talk to you more about our unique proposition which we believe you will find genuinely refreshing in a crowded market.

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CNS operates a distributed workforce of highly skilled change SMEs, providing flexible and adaptable solutions to meet our clients’ needs—no matter where they are based. Embracing a hybrid workforce strategy aligned with post-pandemic trends, we deliver tailored support to financial services while also achieving significant success in diverse industries.

Since starting operations in April 2020, CNS has established a robust legal and accounting framework, secured several client partnerships, and developed a healthy pipeline of interest. Our innovative approach continues to drive success across industries, making us a trusted partner for transformation and growth.

At changeNet Solutions (CNS), we’re passionate about creating exciting opportunities for our consultants while delivering exceptional value to our clients. We recognize that our strength lies in our dedicated network of consultants—that’s you!

Founded by four experienced Co-Founders and Board Members, CNS brings deep expertise in Asset and Wealth Management, Banking, Travel, and Software Development. This diverse knowledge enables us to offer tailored solutions across industries, connecting top talent with rewarding opportunities.

100+ years of combined change experience.
An extensive network of experienced resource
A track record of placing quality resources and clients

We have a unique proposition which we hope you will find refreshing in a changing and challenging landscape. We provide a successful project delivery service, including major transformations of business & technology, & a persistent presence to manage and mentor, at cost effective rates. Our experts are hands-on deliverers of change.

We started ChangeNet Solutions after seeing how the contractor landscape was changing.

As a group of like-minded, experienced and independent professionals, we aspired to providing a service which improved the options available to clients and maximised use of experienced resources from within our trusted and proven network.

Flexibility

Flexibility

Resources can come in and out to fulfil set needs of a project where practical; removing having to block book a resource for set periods. Reduced on-boarding timescales of resources; with resources backed by our experienced management team.

Quality Resources

Quality Resources

Our experienced network will act as a quality gate for all resources used. No graduates / trainees are used in our model. Resources will be battle-hardened change experts who are delivery focused. All resources will be PAYE fully inside IR35 compliant.

Training & Mentoring

Training & Mentoring

Are you looking for a way to enhance professional development within your organisation? Do you want guidance from experienced and qualified consultants who can coach people through challenges and opportunities? Talk to us about our training and mentoring programme.

Cost Efficiency

Cost Efficiency

Resource costs in line with today’s contractor gross rates. Our rates are based on actual experience. There are no other hidden fees for new resources and no payroll overhead costs.

Strategic Partnership

Strategic Partnership

Experienced in key strategic partnerships with diverse businesses can provide flexible, experienced options to work alongside existing strategies.

  • Investment Management & wider Financial Services experience
  • Organisational change, operating models & people transformation specialists 
  • Strong Programme and Project Management expertise
  • Establishing governance frameworks utilising our ready to go toolkits for change
  • Data driven strategies
  • Largescale migrations of data, platforms and operations
  • Innovative solution design and delivery
  • Project recovery techniques to get initiatives back on track
  • Successful cross-team, multi-entity matrix management across internal and external teams, onshore / offshore / remote, vendors, regulatory bodies
  • Investment Management and re-engineering industry experience
  • System changes
  • Global Operating Model Transformations
  • Outsourcing/insourcing/rightsizing
  • Platform (incl. TA) migrations
  • Defining and delivering strategy
  • Regulatory Change
  • RFP/RFI management
  • External vendor management
  • All levels of change SME and proven delivery experts across agile and waterfall programmes:
  • Programme Management Office Administrators
  • Business Analysts
  • System Analysts
  • Data Analysts
  • Testers
  • QA/Test Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Programme Managers
  • Programme Directors
  • Drive for efficiency and value for money from operations
  • Embracing new technology and innovation: Block-chain, AI, STP
  • Consolidation and standardisation of operations
  • Data science and data driven processes to maximise customer understanding & engagement
  • Data concerns for utilisation of AI including strategy, risk and compliance
  • Impact on projects in a post-pandemic hybrid and remote working environment
  • People practise and holistic wellbeing considerations
  • ESG, corporate climate, social and sustainability awareness
    Member

    Patrick O'Leary

    Having previously worked for one of the large consultancy firms, it is fantastic to work for ChangeNet Solutions. I have the pleasure of working for a firm that shares a client and delivery focus using real world experience to achieve results. We have a wealth of industry experience to leverage for advice and support. It is also great to see the leadership being at the forefront of industry developments and continuing to look at how CNS can support shifts in the market for clients.

      Consultant

      Darren Haringman

      Over the past three years at ChangeNet Solutions, I have had the privilege of working with top-tier financial services clients. This exposure has not only broadened my expertise but also reinforced the firm's reputation for excellence. The support from the leadership team and my colleagues has been outstanding, fostering a fun and collaborative environment. It’s great to be part of a company that is consistently driving impactful change and delivering exceptional results for our clients while still having employees best interests at heart.

        CNS Asset Management Client

        Anon

        Changenet have worked extensively with us on supporting People Operating Model Changes; they have excellent skills in terms of supporting Organisation Design and delivery; hugely professional and add lots of value to enable a smooth transition

          CNS Asset Management Client

          Anon

          Changenet have provided support on a significant programme to implement a new Securities Lending platform and operating model implementation; this has been a challenging programme with multiple stakeholders, a 3rd party and complex requirements. Changenet provided consistently solid programme implementation support with enormous commitment to deliver on the outcome successfully for the business

            CNS Asset Management Client

            Anon

            Changenet are a highly professional organsisation with a team of very capable consultants that bring project skills as well as Asset Management domain expertise which is a winning combination; they are easy to deal with and extremely efficient in how they operate

            Dave Holmes

            Managing Director

            Dave has over 35 years’ experience, 25 of which have been leading large scale programmes in Financial Services. Dave’s specialist areas include transformational change and outsourcing across technical and business areas.

            Paul Freestone

            Chief Operating Officer​

            Paul has over 25 years of project delivery experience across numerous areas of Financial Services. Paul is particularly strong at helping failing programmes get back on track and working to challenging timescales.

            Anne Dwight

            Director & People Practice Lead​

            Anne has over 35 years international experience in asset management operations. Anne now specialises in providing a broad range of people change services across the Financial Services arena

            Paul Mackintosh

            Chief Technical Director

            Paul has 40+ years change experience in technical and business initiatives across diverse industries, including financial services, insurance and retail. Paul is a problem solver who will bring diplomacy, pragmatism and innovation to challenging situations

            Dave Holmes

            Dave has over 35 years’ experience, 25 of which have been leading large scale programmes in Financial Services. Dave’s specialist areas include transformational change and outsourcing across technical and business areas.

            Paul Freestone

            Paul has over 25 years of project delivery experience across numerous areas of Financial Services. Paul is particularly strong at helping failing programmes get back on track and working to challenging timescales.

            Anne Dwight

            Anne has over 35 years international experience in asset management operations. Anne now specialises in providing a broad range of people change services across the Financial Services arena

            Paul Mackintosh

            Paul has 40+ years change experience in technical and business initiatives across diverse industries, including financial services, insurance and retail. Paul is a problem solver who will bring diplomacy, pragmatism and innovation to challenging situations