Dawn Wesolek
Enterprise Transformation Lead @Virgin Money
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WORK HISTORY
Enterprise Transformation Lead @Virgin Money
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Implemented portfolio-level planning and prioritisation processes, improving visibility across 18 delivery teams.Partnered with Product Owners and Programme Managers to strengthen backlog management, sequencing and dependency control.Facilitated quarterly planning and cross-team alignment sessions for 18 teams, mapping 100% of key dependencies, risks and issues. Introduced value stream mapping and flow metrics to improve predictability and reduce bottlenecks.Transitioned reporting from stage-gate governance toward outcome-focused delivery tracking aligned to regulatory controls.Piloted and helped shape the structured rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio Lite for licensed users.Delivered a measured 35% productivity improvement across core M365 workflows and enabled the development of 28 business-aligned agents (including internal Jira agents).Acting as one of two Head Copilot Champions, guiding the champion network, COO and Technology teams to use GenAI responsibly.Collaborating directly with Risk and Audit to establish human-in-the-loop controls, policy adherence, and strict internal knowledge governance.Built a Copilot-based Jira knowledge agent leveraging Confluence and SharePoint content to improve ease of use and access to delivery standards.
EDUCATION
University of Reading
Master's Degree, Rural Land and Business Management
Eastern Illinois University
B SC, Zoology
University of Chester
Post Gradauate Certificate, Business and Personal Coaching
Henley Business School
Master of Science (MS), Rural Land and Business Management
SKILLS
ABOUT DAWN WESOLEK
I specialize in making complex change happen in highly regulated environments. As an Enterprise Transformation Lead, I bridge the gap between regulatory discipline, strategic delivery, and technological innovation. My ultimate focus is finding the sweet spot between disciplined enterprise delivery, AI enhanced productivity, and responsible governance.Throughout my career with Virgin Money, HSBC, Barclays, and major retail organizations, I’ve led portfolio wide transformations that reshape operating models and delivery practices. Currently, I am leading transformation across Payments & Treasury Systems following the Nationwide Building Society acquisition of Virgin Money, building governance structures that balance strict regulatory obligations with ambitious business goals.Beyond traditional delivery leadership, I am highly passionate about practical, secure enterprise AI adoption. I don\'t just talk about the future of work; I am actively building it.My recent AI adoption highlights include:Scaling AI: Piloted and helped shape the structured rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio Lite for licensed users.Driving Productivity: Delivered a measured 35% productivity improvement across core M365 workflows and enabled the development of 28 business aligned agents (including internal Jira agents).Championing Best Practice: Acting as one of two Head Copilot Champions, guiding the wider champion network, COO and Technology teams to use GenAI responsibly.Ensuring Governance: Collaborating directly with Risk and Audit to establish human-in-the-loop controls, policy adherence, and strict internal knowledge governance.Whether I am delivering large scale data and risk programs or leading the charge on GenAI tooling, my philosophy remains the same: change must be controlled, sustainable, and truly value led.Always happy to connect with fellow transformation leaders, AI practitioners, and those interested in the future of financial services.
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