Alan Preston
About Alan Preston
Alan Preston serves as the Process Transformation Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2011. He has extensive experience in process management and quality assurance, having held various managerial roles in notable companies such as Symantec, NEC Technologies, and Panasonic.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Alan Preston has served as the Process Transformation Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2011. In this role, he focuses on enhancing process efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked as the Process Development and Quality Manager at Nationwide from 2009 to 2011. His extensive experience at Nationwide spans over a decade, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving operational processes.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Alan Preston held several key positions in different organizations. He worked at Symantec as a Senior Process and Quality Manager from 2006 to 2008. His earlier career includes a role as Supervisor at NEC Technologies UK Ltd from 1989 to 1994, and as Development QA Manager at Panasonic from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he served as Quality Manager at Panasonic from 1999 to 2003, gaining significant experience in quality management and process improvement.
Education and Expertise
Alan Preston studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where he achieved a Postgraduate Diploma in Total Quality Management from 1993 to 1994. He possesses expertise in project management, utilizing methodologies such as Prince2 and PMI PMBOK. His knowledge extends to transformational change frameworks, including Kotter, Deming, and the EFQM Business Excellence Model, which he applies to drive process improvements.
Certifications and Specializations
Alan Preston holds multiple certifications in various management systems, including CMMI, Tick IT, ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ITIL, CobIT, BABT 340 & 940, EN 17025, ISO 14001, and LVD. He specializes in process efficiency and effectiveness improvement, employing Lean re-engineering techniques and Six Sigma methodologies. His work has led to the identification of seven-figure savings through targeted process lean reviews.
Training and Development Initiatives
Alan Preston has delivered Lean 1A and 1B training accredited by Cardiff University LERC. This training is designed to enhance organizational capability and improve process efficiency. His commitment to professional development reflects his dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organizations he has worked for.