James Holroyd
About James Holroyd
James Holroyd serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Blackford Analysis and has held various leadership roles in the financial services sector, including positions at Lloyds Banking Group and Sainsbury's Bank. He focuses on improving organizational efficiency and has significant experience in business transformation and change management.
Current Role at Blackford Analysis
James Holroyd serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Blackford Analysis, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's operations and implementing strategies to enhance organizational efficiency. His focus is on delivering value to customers, colleagues, and shareholders.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
James Holroyd has extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at Lloyds Banking Group in various roles, including Project Manager, Business Efficiency Manager, Senior Project Manager, and PMO Manager from 2006 to 2010. He also held multiple positions at Sainsbury's Bank, such as Head of Business Change, Head of Agile Transformation, and Head of Change from 2010 to 2019.
Leadership at Modulr
Holroyd served as Chief Operating Officer at Modulr from 2020 to 2023. He also held the role of Interim Operations Director for one month in 2020. His tenure at Modulr involved leading operational strategies and enhancing business processes within the organization.
Educational Background and Early Career
James Holroyd began his career in the IT sector, working as an IT Project Manager at Rolls-Royce from 1999 to 2000. He later participated in the Group IT Rapid Graduate Development Scheme at Halifax from 2001 to 2004. This foundational experience contributed to his expertise in project management and operational leadership.
Expertise in Organizational Change
Holroyd has significant experience in establishing and evolving organizational change capabilities. He has led diverse enterprise-wide change portfolios, programs, and projects, focusing on strategic planning and customer-focused business transformation. His work emphasizes improving organizational efficiency and integrating business operations.