Struan Fredersdorff
About Struan Fredersdorff
Struan Fredersdorff is the IT Change Management Process Owner for IT Governance and Control at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in change management, having held various roles at organizations such as Capgemini, Nationwide Building Society, NFU Mutual, EE, and Matthew Clark.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Struan Fredersdorff serves as the IT Change Management Process Owner within the IT Governance and Control division at Nationwide Building Society. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization's change management processes for nine years. His responsibilities include ensuring effective governance and collaboration with various partners, including Computacenter, BT, Logicalis, and Tech Mahindra. He plays a crucial role in maintaining the operational stability and integrity of critical customer-facing services during change implementations.
Previous Experience in Change Management
Struan Fredersdorff has extensive experience in change management across various organizations. He worked as an IT Change Manager at Nationwide Building Society from 2010 to 2012 and at EE from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he held the position of IT Change Manager at NFU Mutual from 2013 to 2014 and at Matthew Clark for a brief period in 2015. Earlier in his career, he was a Change Analyst/Manager at Capgemini, focusing on the Environment Agency Account from 2008 to 2011.
Educational Background
Struan Fredersdorff studied at Kings of Wessex from 1988 to 1991. During his three years there, he achieved qualifications in several subjects, including Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, History, Geography, Physics, German, Design, and Art. This educational foundation has contributed to his analytical and management skills in his professional career.
Integration and Governance Responsibilities
In his current role, Struan Fredersdorff is responsible for integrating Cap Gemini as a service integrator within the SPRING programme at Nationwide Building Society. He manages change governance for critical systems, including the online banking platform, network infrastructure, and IT security. His work involves establishing and maintaining change management relationships with both internal teams and third-party suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and governance practices.
Previous Roles in Change Management
Struan Fredersdorff has held various roles in change management prior to his current position. He worked at Bank of Ireland as a Change, Config, and Release Manager in 2007 for eight months. His diverse experience in different organizations has equipped him with a broad understanding of change management processes and practices.