Executive Coach – NED – Strategic Advisory
Supporting leaders and Boards through major changes
Executives stepping into a new role or navigating a turnaround, Boards reshaping strategy, and leadership teams driving major transformation all face high stakes and high complexity. Cultural challenges, team dynamics and competing priorities can quickly blur focus and slow decision-making.
As a former CFO and senior executive, I bring over 30 years’ international experience leading complex change programmes across countries and cultures. I now support senior leaders, Boards and leadership teams through major changes so they can make better decisions, lead with confidence and build sustainable value over time.
A suite of services focused on sustainable value
I offer advisory and coaching services that combine executive and team coaching, strategic advisory support for Boards and leadership teams, and non‑executive director roles.
Across my career, I have been most effective when helping organisations build sustainable value through long‑term collaboration and lasting change. In my recent work, clients have particularly valued how I help them develop new problem‑solving approaches that continue long after our work together ends. This focus on durable solutions, not short‑term fixes, sits at the heart of how I now partner with organisations and leaders.
Governance, strategy and Board experience
I bring more than three decades as a senior executive, finance leader and former CFO in complex, regulated environments. My experience covers utilities, retail, energy, technology and the public sector, with a strong focus on financial governance, risk management, internal controls and Board assurance.
I have worked closely with Boards and Audit Committees, acted as Board Secretary and led programmes in audit, fraud prevention and large-scale budget oversight. Throughout, clients and Boards have valued my ability to translate complex financial and risk information into clear, decision-ready insight and to balance long-term strategic direction with immediate pressures.
Executive and team coaching through change
Executive careers, like life, are never static. You may be stepping into a new role, navigating a career shift, facing a demanding challenge or returning to work after illness. Each moment calls for clarity, action, and determination.
My coaching helps senior leaders cut through complexity, strengthen focus, and move forward with purpose so they can thrive in times of change. Coaching creates space to think clearly, explore options and act with confidence. Together we work on clarity of priorities, resilience, influence and sustainable performance in demanding environments.
I coach online in English, French and Spanish, supporting senior leaders and multicultural teams across countries and time zones.
What clients and colleagues say
Reflective, timely and honest
Bruno was my Executive Coach for several months. Bruno created a calm, focused space for honest reflection, combining thoughtful challenge with laser‑sharp insight. I came away with a deeper understanding of my strengths and blind spots, stronger boundaries, and greater protection against burnout.. Highly Recommended!
— Dr. Marcia Philbin, Chief Executive
Highly Recommended
Bruno helped me focus my skills around clear business goals, short and long term. His strong values and life experience created a non‑judgemental space where I could be fully open, combining structured tools with practical insight to navigate specific challenges. Highly recommend it.
— Alex Welbourne, Partner
Structured Approach
Bruno brings his CFO and senior leadership experience directly into coaching, making his support both practical and insightful. His calm, structured style helps me reflect, clarify priorities and move forward on my leadership and career goals, and I would happily recommend him.
— Nicolas Combe, Senior Commercial Finance
Transformational
Bruno supported me through a pivotal stage in my leadership journey, helping me lead with greater clarity, purpose and confidence as a councillor and shadow cabinet member. He combines deep listening, insightful questioning and genuine care to create a safe, stretching space where I gained clearer strategic perspective, strengthened my leadership presence and experienced real growth.
— NaseerAhmed, Councillor
Trusted Partner
Bruno quickly got to the heart of complex financial challenges, identifying improvements to cash flow and profitability forecasting. He showed excellent overall business acumen and strong team leadership, winning the full support of the finance team in just a few weeks and becoming a highly trusted partner to work with.
— Claire Carter, Director Financial Accounting
Governance-Focused
Bruno led major strategic projects in finance organisation, processes and internal control, including a Veolia group-wide redesign of the finance function and a global fraud‑prevention programme. He combined strong governance, risk and organisational design expertise with effective stakeholder management, solving complex problems efficiently while remaining professional and supportive.
— Sandra Bues-Piquet, Finance Director – Controlling, Performance, Transformation
Work with me
If you are navigating a major transition, reshaping strategy or strengthening governance, we can work together in different ways:
- Executive and team coaching for senior leaders and leadership teams.
- Strategic advisory support around governance, risk and transformation.
- Non‑executive and committee roles with a focus on financial stewardship and long‑term value.
Ready to explore options?
Insights & Reflections
Read my reflections on leadership and coaching, drawn from real experiences of transition and change. Each article offers perspectives and tools to support clarity, resilience, and growth.
Leadership Insights for Senior Executives
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Frequent Asked Questions
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What is Executive Coaching?
Executive coaching is a structured, confidential conversation that helps leaders reflect, clarify priorities, and take action. It is not consultancy, counselling or therapy — the focus is on enabling you to find your own solutions.
How is coaching different from mentoring, counselling, or therapy?
Mentoring and consulting often involve advice or expertise. Coaching is different: it helps you find your own path forward. Counselling and therapy focus on healing past experiences or mental health issues. Coaching is future-focused, practical, and aimed at professional and personal growth.
What results can I expect from coaching?
Coaching helps you achieve your goals by creating the space to think clearly and strategically. Together we clarify your priorities, uncover opportunities and barriers, and develop a focused strategy with an action plan. The process also strengthens alignment between your decisions, values, motivation, and needs — so progress is both effective and sustainable.
Is coaching confidential?
Yes. Coaching conversations are fully confidential and conducted in line with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics. This creates a safe space for honest reflection and exploration.
How many sessions will I need?
For one-to-one coaching, most clients work with me for 6 to 12 sessions over three to six months. Two-hour intensives are available for specific, time-sensitive challenges.
Who do you work with?
I coach executives, senior leaders, and aspiring CFOs who are navigating transitions such as new roles, relocations, career changes, or returning to work after illness or burnout.
How do sessions take place?
Sessions are held online. I can also offer in person sessions (in London and Birmingham, UK), depending on what works best for you. I also offer coaching in English, French, and Spanish.
Are you accredited?
I am accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) as coach at Senior Practitioner level and I hold a Professional Coaching Diploma from Optimus Coach Academy.
Is your activity supervised?
As part of my EMCC Global Individual Accreditation as Senior Practitioner I have supervision in place for my work as a Coach and/or Mentor using these skills corresponding to a minimum of 1 hour of one-to-one supervision for every 35 hours practice evenly distributed across 12 months.
Do you work with organisations as well as individuals?
Yes. I partner with organisations to support leaders in transition, strengthen leadership pipelines, and build inclusive, resilient teams.
How do I pay for coaching?
Payment is made in advance, either per session or as part of a package. Invoices are issued for each arrangement.
What other services are you offering?
In addition to executive coaching, I provide mentoring for senior leaders, team transformation facilitation, public speaking and non-executive director roles. These services draw on my leadership and board-level experience.
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