Mike Abel
About Mike Abel
Mike Abel is a Product Owner at Legal & General, specializing in evidence-based management techniques and business analysis. He has over 18 years of experience across various industries, including finance and media, and has held multiple consulting roles in business analysis and project management.
Current Role at Legal & General
Mike Abel currently serves as a Product Owner (PSPO) at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees all change initiatives within the Group Protection Business. His responsibilities include managing product development and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Abel applies evidence-based management techniques to deliver value and drive efficiency in the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Abel has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having worked in various roles at Legal & General, Zurich Financial Services, and Retirement Advantage. His tenure at Legal & General includes multiple contracts as an External Business Consultant from 2007 to 2020, where he contributed to business analysis and change management initiatives. He also worked as an External Business Consultant at Zurich Financial Services and Retirement Advantage, focusing on business consulting and analysis.
Educational Background
Mike Abel studied at Leeds Beckett University, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Business Decision Analysis from 1997 to 2001. His education included coursework in Business, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Prior to university, he attended Ripley St Thomas C of E High School from 1990 to 1997.
Expertise in Business Analysis and Project Management
Abel possesses over 18 years of experience in project management and business analysis across various industries, including media, finance, and FMCG. He specializes in introducing and redeveloping Business Analysis teams and methodologies, ensuring flexible structures for each assignment. His expertise includes end-to-end process modeling and system development using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Consulting Roles and Contributions
Throughout his career, Mike Abel has held several consulting roles, including positions at BSkyB, Nestle, and Channel 4. His work involved software vendor selection, managing RFI/RFP tenders, and educating non-change personnel on the benefits of change management. He has significant experience in mentoring and upskilling Business Analyst resources, emphasizing the importance of a structured BA practice.