Lesley Blankfield

Lesley Blankfield is an Operational Consultant at Wheeve, a specialist consultancy focusing on transforming business systems integration using a holistic approach. Apart from technology, Lesley understands the importance of considering people and processes in integration projects to turn them into valuable assets. Additionally, as a freelance writer, Lesley provides specialized IT strategy and integration articles while also delving into blogging about choral music. Lesley is an active member of the HiveMindNetwork. Furthermore, as the owner of Artesian Retail, Lesley specializes in providing systems consultancy to clients across various industries. Prior to this, Lesley held significant roles such as Head of IS Governance and Compliance and Head of Shared Services Delivery at Dixons Retail. With a background at Tesco for 13 years, Lesley transitioned into a freelance business strategist, trainer, program/project manager, and consultant before re-entering the corporate world. Lesley's expertise lies in shared services, integration change management, organization design, governance & compliance, project/program management, business process and strategy, implementation, training, content, and strategy writing. Lesley has managed diverse teams across multiple countries, handled multimillion-pound budgets, executed programs with tight deadlines, and engaged with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including the main board. Collaborating closely with major software, hardware, and business service providers, Lesley has overseen large-scale implementations of systems like merchandise management, supply chain, EPOS, and financial systems.