Tom Whitson
About Tom Whitson
Tom Whitson is a Senior Manager in Asset & Wealth Management Consulting at Alpha FMC in the UK, with over 20 years of experience in financial services consulting. He specializes in activity-based cost modeling and business case creation, having previously worked at Accenture, Misys, and Sophis.
Current Role at Alpha FMC
Tom Whitson serves as a Senior Manager in Asset & Wealth Management Consulting at Alpha FMC, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on providing strategic advice related to enterprise IT implementation management and target operating model design. He has played a significant role in overseeing the growth of Alpha's Asset & Wealth Management UK business, contributing to its four-fold expansion during his tenure.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Alpha FMC, Tom Whitson accumulated extensive experience in financial services consulting. He worked at Accenture as a Consultant from 2007 to 2011 in London, and later at Sophis as a Senior Consultant from 2011 to 2013. He also served as an Expert Business Consultant at Misys from 2013 to 2018 in Dubai. His background includes involvement in mergers and acquisitions projects within the finance industry.
Educational Background
Tom Whitson completed his A-Levels at Ardingly College, achieving an A from 1993 to 2003. He then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Physics at Imperial College London, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in activity-based cost modeling and business case creation in the wealth and asset management sector.
Achievements in Consulting
Throughout his career, Tom Whitson has led numerous successful projects, particularly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions within the finance industry. He was part of the core team that facilitated Alpha's two private equity transactions and its listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2017. His contributions have significantly impacted the consulting landscape in asset and wealth management.
Career Overview
With 20 years of experience in financial services consulting, Tom Whitson has developed a robust career that includes positions at notable firms such as Accenture and JP Morgan Investment Bank. He began his professional journey as a Summer Intern at Symbian PLC in 2006 and has since built a diverse portfolio of roles that showcase his expertise in the industry.