Platform Smart Welcomes Its New Head of Associate Programme
Great client outcomes depend on having the right people. For more than 10 years, our Associate Programme has been the engine behind how we deliver to our clients. As client demands evolve, we want every Associate to feel part of something bigger than their next engagement and a sense of belonging within our community. To lead that initiative, we're delighted to have Rachel Beeston join us as our Head of Associate Programme.
Rachel brings over 15 years in transformation, delivering projects and programmes of every size, complexity and budget. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside senior leaders to turn a shared vision into something their teams can act on, bringing structure, efficiency and a pragmatic approach to delivery. Having led, and been a part of delivery teams made up of independent consultants and contractors, she understands the Associate experience first-hand: the challenge of moving from one engagement to the next, as well as the difference it makes to feel part of a community rather than just a name on a list. Above all, she values the relationships that make delivery work, the types of relationships our Associate Programme is built on.
Our Associates should expect a dedicated leader focused on their experience with us: a gold standard service at every stage of their journey, more chances to connect with like-minded professionals, and a community they're proud to belong to. Clients will benefit from stronger delivery teams with the right expertise for an evolving world. New technologies bring new challenges with them, whether that's adopting AI, modernising legacy systems or staying ahead of cyber threats. Rachel will build a clearer picture of the expertise across our network, so we are better place to maximise the value to our Associates as well as our clients.
Alongside this, Rachel will work closely with our commercial and marketing teams. Our associates are more than delivery capacity. They're a trusted extension of the Platform Smart brand, bringing deep knowledge and expertise across a wide and varied landscape. Rachel will help bring that expertise to the fore, so the knowledge within our network shapes how we talk to clients as well as the solutions we put forward.
Bringing Rachel on board is a key investment in the Associate Programme. As the programme matures, we're committed to making sure its value grows too, for the Associates in our community and the clients who rely on them.