Colette O'neill
About Colette O'neill
Colette O'Neill serves as the Capability Lead for Process Simplification & Client at Investec in London, a position she has held since 2021. She has an extensive background in project and program management, primarily with HSBC, where she worked in various roles for over a decade.
Work at Investec
Colette O'Neill currently serves as Capability Lead for Process Simplification & Client at Investec, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and client engagement strategies. Prior to this role, she worked as Programme Director at Investec from 2018 to 2021, where she managed various projects aimed at improving service delivery and client satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Colette O'Neill earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of Essex, where she studied from 1996 to 1999. Her educational background also includes attendance at Chelmsford College from 1994 to 1996. She completed her high school education at William de Ferrers School from 1989 to 1994. This academic foundation supports her extensive experience in project and program management.
Background
Colette O'Neill has a substantial background in project and program management, primarily within the banking sector. She worked at HSBC for over a decade, holding various roles including Product Manager, Global Programme Manager, and Senior Portfolio Manager. Her career at HSBC spanned from 2000 to 2016, during which she contributed to significant transformation initiatives in corporate real estate and global operations.
Professional Experience at HSBC
During her tenure at HSBC, Colette O'Neill held multiple positions that showcased her expertise in project management. She served as Project Manager from 2007 to 2009, followed by roles as Senior Portfolio Manager for Global Corporate Real Estate Transformation and Global Operations Transformation. She also worked as a Product Manager and Global Programme Manager, demonstrating her versatility and leadership in managing complex projects.