KEITH DRIVER
Summary
Results-driven Programme Director & Strategic Implementation Leader with expertise in Portfolio & Transformation management, digital transformation, AI automation, and Risk and Financial governance. Proven track record of managing multi-year technology investments ($120M+) and delivering cost optimization ($58M annual savings). Strong in enterprise-wide technology strategy alignment, risk & compliance governance, and operational efficiency. Adept at C-suite engagement, regulatory change, and driving AI/automation initiatives within financial services.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Transformation Execution Lead
Renoir Consulting
07.2023 - Current
- Directed large-scale business & technology transformation programs across banking & insurance, leveraging AI, cloud, and digital automation to improve business performance (+30%) and regulatory adherence
- Led cross-functional PMO and designed demand & portfolio governance models to ensure strategic investment alignment and engage stakeholders
Senior Program Delivery Lead
Gulf International Bank
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Led delivery of a $38M technology transformation program, driving 28 strategic initiatives to unlock $88M in revenue growth using AI trade finance solution & automating workflows and resolving and optimizing activities for regulatory compliance & operational efficiencies
- Advised on portfolio strategy, ensuring investment decisions aligned with business priorities
- Developed business cases & benefits frameworks, optimizing multi-million-dollar funding
- Consolidated risk analytics tools to enhance compliance and operational performance
Transformation Director
HSBC Wealth & Personal Banking
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Led a $25M digital transformation portfolio, achieving $14M in annual cost savings by implementing hybrid digital onboarding (300% capacity increase) & automated compliance workflows
- Advised CEO on regulator alignment with digital operating models & Covid Impact
- Set up PMO & portfolio governance; ensured financial & risk oversight aligned with objectives
- Delivered hybrid-digital onboarding tools, increased capacity by 300%, increased compliance
Business Change Director
HSBC Insurance
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Rescued and revitalized a $11M core insurance IT system replacement
- Reconstructed PMO and recovered 4-month project delay; avoided $2M penalty
- Led Target Operating Model redesign and introduced hybrid-agile methods
Transformation Lead
HSBC Wealth & Personal Banking
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Planned and led $120M retail banking transformation program: 85 projects, built PMO
- Managed Strategic portfolio & governance requirements, reduced annual expenses by $38M
- Repaired local management alignment with HQ, ensured continued HQ investment
- Introduced AI & RPA-driven automation, increasing efficiency and compliance
Business Development Director
SC Johnson Graduate School Cornell University
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Sales, CRM, and RFP responsibility for custom executive training design for Fortune 500 clients
Business Development Director
Duke University Corporate Education
01.2010 - 01.2011
- UK & Europe sales and training design, securing two Top Ten clients in Fortune 200
Education
MBA-Equivalent Business Training -
HSBC Senior Leadership Development
01.2008
Post-Graduate Studies - Economic History
London School of Economics
London, United Kingdom10.1987
Bachelor’s degree - International Relations
University of Delaware
06.1987
Skills
- C-suite engagement
- Strategy management
- Budget management
- Adaptive delivery
- Cost savings
- Risk compliance
- Business automation
- Leadership
- High-performance teams
- PMOs
- Roadmap plans
- Performance tracking
- Resource management
- Portfolio prioritization
- Management reporting
- Stakeholder navigation
- Regulatory complexity
- Digital cost management
- Process innovation
- CTO portfolio strategy
- Financial governance
- Technology investment planning
- Cloud strategy
- Infrastructure oversight
- AI/ML
- Process automation
- Demand management
- Portfolio management
- Business case development
- Benefits realization
- Regulatory risk
- Compliance
- Enterprise risk governance
- Digital transformation
- Core system modernization
- Agile
- DevOps
- Waterfall execution
- Strategic change leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Delivered $58M+ in annual cost savings through AI automation, digital efficiencies, and portfolio restructuring, improving business agility across global teams.
Certifications And Skills
- Prince2 Practitioner
- MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) – In Progress
- AI Governance & Risk Management (CGI, 2025)
- Generative AI & Automation in Transformation (PMI, 2025)
- AWS Cloud & Digital Transformation Fundamentals (2025)
- Enterprise Portfolio & Demand Management (2025)
Timeline
Transformation Execution Lead
Renoir Consulting
07.2023 - Current
Senior Program Delivery Lead
Gulf International Bank
09.2022 - 07.2023
Transformation Director
HSBC Wealth & Personal Banking
01.2019 - 08.2021
Business Change Director
HSBC Insurance
12.2017 - 12.2018
Transformation Lead
HSBC Wealth & Personal Banking
09.2015 - 12.2017
Business Development Director
SC Johnson Graduate School Cornell University
01.2014 - 01.2015
Business Development Director
Duke University Corporate Education
01.2010 - 01.2011
MBA-Equivalent Business Training -
HSBC Senior Leadership Development
Post-Graduate Studies - Economic History
London School of Economics
Bachelor’s degree - International Relations
University of Delaware
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