Insights at Siena

The London Insurance Market has long been a cornerstone of global finance, renowned for its deep expertise and tradition. Yet, as the world rapidly evolves and artificial intelligence (AI) comes to the fore, this venerable sector has exhibited a measured, if not...

We're delighted to announce that the Siena Partnership is now operating as a G-Cloud 14 supplier. We offer a portfolio of services across technology, transformation and change, with three key themes: Digital and data strategy and transformation: from support in...

Why is operational efficiency important? Enhanced operational efficiency isn’t just great for business; it’s the difference between sinking and swimming in today’s insurance business ecosystem. Balancing your organisation’s input and output by reducing costs,...

AI is both the present and the future, but how do we become leaders in its development and make it work for us? In this article, we explore the ecosystem your business needs to develop to capitalise on the benefits of AI.  As generative AI and LLMs are enabling AI to...

Historically, the CFO has been the person to hold the purse strings and steer the business towards profitability and decent returns for the shareholders. However, due to today’s rapidly changing world and the demands on the C-suite, the CFO role has become much...

We’re delighted to announce that The Siena Partnership has appointed Mike Faull as its Head of CFO & Finance Practice. This new practice has been created on the back of increasing client demand for highly experienced finance professionals and improving...

Given the breadth and depth of information out there, it can be hard to navigate the implications of AI for insurance companies and understand what to prioritise when adapting your business. In this blog, we explore what AI insurance use cases exist already, what the...

The transformation of the insurance industry In today’s fast-paced and uncertain business landscape, the insurance industry must transform and adapt to survive. In response to this wave of change, we’re launching a specialist insurance practice to support our clients...

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, transformational change has become a buzzword synonymous with growth, innovation, and most recently, post-pandemic survival. What is Transformational Change? Transformational change refers to a fundamental shift in...

Cyber security should now be embedded in every company’s operational framework.   We know that breaches are common and can have significant downsides – so how do businesses manage the threat of attack, create an environment where processes are not only put in place...

The task Working with Antelliq, we quickly understood that they had ambitious growth targets across their EMEA operations and further afield  . To achieve their ambitious growth targets we worked with the CIO and the wider team to deliver a multiple market digital...

Rob Del-Maschio, Founder & CEO of the Siena Partnership, recently chaired an enlightening panel discussion with industry experts at the Actum Private Equity Conference. Members of the panel included: Elizabeth van den Berg, Executive Vice President, Insight...

The Siena Partnership, a boutique search and consulting firm, is delighted to welcome Steven Haasz to our Advisory Board. Steven will primarily support the firm as we continue to expand our proposition to the insurance sector. Steven will also become a member of our...

On 17 May, we hosted our second charity golf challenge at Royal Mid-Surrey in partnership with St Raphael’s hospice, a local charity in Merton and Sutton offering home-based and inpatient care, wellbeing services and bereavement support. On an immaculate course, six...

The task BCIC wanted to integrate new technology to support transformational growth, giving them the capacity to create products and services, manage global expansion and become the number one supplier in their marketplace. They had full support from the Board, fully...

The task The DMA is a trade organisation for data-driven marketers trying to empower marketing organisations to be more creative, innovative and ethical. They were keen to explore ways to create better interactions and experiences for their members and we wanted to...

There is an abundance of opportunity in the world of digital transformation, despite its risks and challenges. You can use an array of technologies within your company to improve customer experiences and operations.   You can also use technology to enhance the...

For some, the CRM system of an organisation is like its beating heart. So, extracting parts of it from the parent company during a carve-out may feel like open heart surgery! Capabilities, commercials, data and functionality need to be carved out to create a...

When starting any business change initiative, the enabling technologies you choose matter. Choosing the right technologies can mean the difference between business change success, or failure. The growing business analysis industry is testament to the increasing need...

Here are a few pointers on what you should do to avoid the pitfalls and challenges of a carve-out. 1. Mitigate risk In an ideal world, any new business you carve out from its parent, should have infrastructure, resources and talent to operate effectively. But quite...

Like jumping on any bandwagon, it’s a bumpy ride and many fall off along the way. When it’s done right, digital transformation can bring enormous value to an organisation, but you need to get these five things right before launching any digital change project. 1....

The task When we began our partnership with The Guardian News and Media, we had to clearly define what they wanted and how we could achieve it to deliver long-term, sustainable value. The action During the discovery phase of the project, we gained a deep understanding...

Siena Partnership, a boutique search and consulting firm, is delighted to welcome Paul Monteith as a Director. Paul will head up the firm’s new Change Assurance practice as Siena Partnership continues to expand its client services in Change and Transformation. Paul...

To remain competitive, businesses have to create innovation pipelines, enhance operational efficiencies and deliver first-class products and customer service. All of this requires digital transformation programmes being deployed throughout organisations at an...

On Thursday 28th September 2023, on the eve of the Ryder Cup, The Siena Partnership hosted its first Private Equity Charity Golf Challenge in partnership with Little Lives UK and Mashie Golf Events. Guests arrived at the sunny Royal Mid Surrey at 10:45am, checked in...

The Siena Partnership has been approved by Crown Commercial Services' Digital Marketplace framework to supply via both G-Cloud 13 and Digital Outcomes and Specialists 6. This allows us a route to market to engage with Public Sector clients to deliver transformation...

Roberto Del-Maschio was proud to play his part in highlighting International Women’s Day (IWD) by speaking at the Girls Club Network at their spring event in Mayfair on the topic ‘how to unlock your portfolio career’. The event was attended by over 60 women from a...