Tom Birdseye
About Tom Birdseye
Tom Birdseye is the Managing Director and Head of EMEA Consulting at Elevate Services. He has extensive experience in program management and change management, having worked at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and AOL, among others.
Current Role at Elevate Services
Tom Birdseye serves as the Managing Director and Head of EMEA Consulting at Elevate Services. He has held this position since 2016, overseeing consulting operations across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His role involves strategic leadership and the development of consulting services tailored to client needs.
Previous Experience at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Birdseye worked at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in various capacities. He was the Head of Programme Management from 2007 to 2010 and served as the Global Head of Change Management from 2010 to 2016. His tenure at the firm included significant responsibilities in managing programs and leading change initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Tom Birdseye studied at the University of Bristol Law School, where he focused on Civil Engineering and earned a Bachelor's degree from 1992 to 1996. This educational background provided him with a foundation in both legal and engineering principles.
Career History and Early Roles
Birdseye began his career as a Project Analyst at Tdg from 1997 to 1999. He then transitioned to a Programme Manager role at AOL, where he worked from 1999 to 2005. His early career included a position as a Programme Manager at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 2005 to 2006.
Experience at Deloitte Legal
Tom Birdseye held a position as a Director at Deloitte Legal in Canberra, Australia, although the specific duration of this role is not detailed. This experience contributed to his expertise in legal consulting and management.