James Reid
About James Reid
James Reid serves as the Central Communities CIO at Nationwide Building Society, where he focuses on helping banking clients navigate regulatory changes. He has extensive experience in risk management, Agile methodologies, and stakeholder relationship building, having previously held roles at PA Consulting and Standard Life.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
James Reid currently serves as the Central Communities Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Nationwide Building Society. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology and information systems to enhance the organization's operational efficiency and service delivery.
Previous Experience at PA Consulting
James Reid worked at PA Consulting for a total of 17 years, spanning two periods. He was a Principal Consultant from 1999 to 2007 and later served as a Managing Consultant from 2012 to 2021. During his tenure, he specialized in helping banking clients navigate regulatory changes and unlock value from these transformations.
Background in Operations Development
In 2011, James Reid held the position of Head of International Operations Development at Standard Life for a duration of 8 months. His role involved overseeing operational strategies and enhancing international service delivery within the organization.
Education and Expertise
James Reid studied at Alliance Manchester Business School, where he earned a BSc from 1995 to 1999. He also attended WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) for one year from 1997 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in risk and commercial management, Scaled Agile methodologies, and operating model design.
Consulting Role at WDScott
Before his extensive tenure at PA Consulting, James Reid worked as a Senior Consultant at WDScott from 2007 to 2010. In this role, he contributed to various consulting projects, focusing on operational improvements and strategic initiatives.