Saima Satti
Head of Business Improvement @British Council
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Business Improvement @British Council
London, GB
Developing the strategy for Global Exams Business Improvement, Technology Enabled Assessment and Data and Insight. Awarded Substantial assurance for Performance, Strategy, Governance, Change and Delivery.Directed a portfolio of 233+ strategic initiatives spanning product, operations, and technologyDelivered global rollout and adoption of digital products, unlocking revenue channels, improving customer access and releasing efficiency savings Built and scaled global capability across continuous improvement, digital, and data disciplines (150+ professionals trained)Designed and embedded operating models and governance frameworks to support execution at scaleEmbedded a culture of continuous improvement and Lean Agile Leadership
EDUCATION
Cambridge Judge Business School
Digital Disruption:Digital Transformation Strategies
Managing Successful Programmes ( MSP)
Professional, Programme Management
Regents College London
RSA Cambridge ESOL CELTA
Henley Business School
Professional, Leadership Programme
CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Professional Diploma in Marketing, Marketing
Effective Strategic Thinking - ModernGov
Professional
British Council Internal Management development Programmes
Professional, Managing for Success- working through others, Project Management , Financial management
University of Reading
BSC (Hons), Mathematics and Statistics
SKILLS
ABOUT SAIMA SATTI
I am an enterprise-scale transformation and strategic initiatives leader with over 20 years’ experience driving international expansion, operating model evolution, and business improvement across complex global markets.I have led large-scale transformation and growth across global business operating in over 100 countries, working at the intersection of strategy, product, operations, and technology. My focus has consistently been on translating strategic ambition into scalable execution—building models that enable organisations to grow, adapt, and perform in increasingly dynamic environments.My experience includes:Leading international expansion and market optimisation globallyDelivering enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and transformation portfolios (200+ initiatives)Integrating product, go-to-market, and operational delivery at scaleDriving digital product rollout and adoption across global marketsBuilding high-performing global teams and organisational capabilityA defining aspect of my leadership is building capability as a lever for growth and performance. I have trained and scaled teams across continuous improvement, digital, and data disciplines, increasing execution capacity and enabling delivery at scale.I operate as a strategic partner, bringing clarity, pace, and structure to complex challenges—aligning stakeholders, driving execution, and delivering measurable outcomes.I am particularly motivated by opportunities to drive enterprise-wide impact—shaping strategy, scaling organisations, and delivering sustainable growth in complex, global environments.
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