Summary​

Keith brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience to his coaching, having operated at the C-suite and Board level within complex, global organisations. As the former Head of Strategy for BG Group and a C-Suite leader at Rio Tinto, he has a proven track record in leading $1bn+ P&Ls, major business transformations and large-scale organisational change. He particularly enjoys working with CEOs, C-suite executives, senior functional leaders, and executives leading significant organisational change, helping them develop effective, authentic leadership styles that deliver superior performance.​

Coaching Style​

Keith’s approach is defined by commercial credibility and an incisive, empathetic style that drives concrete performance improvement. He bridges the "Outer Game" of leadership skills with the "Inner Game" of underlying beliefs and motivations to ensure sustainable change. By applying his extensive C-suite experience, Keith helps senior leaders achieve high-impact outcomes, including:​

- Leading through complexity and uncertainty in international markets.​
- Increasing leadership effectiveness and influence at the highest organisational levels.​
- Building high-performing executive teams capable of navigating major transitions.​
- Navigating major transformations, including post-merger integration and strategic shifts.​
- Enhancing stakeholder and Board relationships to drive alignment and results.​

Professional Experience​

Keith spent 18 years with Rio Tinto with roles in line business leadership, investment analysis and strategy with direct P&L leadership of >$1bn pa businesses and also led major strategic transformation and post-merger integration programs. He has extensive C-Suite and Board exposure and broad international experience. Keith was Head of Corporate Strategy for BG Group, a major UK oil & gas producer, working directly with the CEO and Board on Group-wide strategy. Keith has coached in many sectors including: Mining, Oil & Gas, Energy & Utilities, Telecoms, Consumer Goods, Luxury Retail, Pharmaceuticals, Defence, Engineering, Automotive and in major corporations including: Shell, Centrica, Vodafone, Unilever, GSK, Thales, Apollo Tyres, Abbvie Pharmaceuticals, LVMH.​

Qualifications​

Keith has a BSc in Mathematics and an MBA in Finance​, as well as a PGCert in Coaching & Behavioural Change from Henley Business School​. Keith is a Professional Certified Coach with the ICF.