02/24/2026
Please join us in welcoming Neil Smith to the Board of The DDC Group as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
With over 30 years of global transformation leadership experience across the banking, insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors, Neil has advised CEOs and executive teams on scaling performance, accelerating growth, and executing complex change initiatives. A graduate of Harvard Business School and author of the New York Times bestseller How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things, he brings a strong emphasis on disciplined ex*****on and accountability at scale.
“Neil understands what separates companies that talk about transformation from those that actually deliver it,”
said Jan Trevalyan, Chairman & Co-Founder. “His experience driving measurable results across industries will strengthen our ability to execute with precision as
we continue to expand.”
Nimesh Akhauri, Group CEO, added: “At this stage of our journey, operational discipline and performance transparency are critical. Neil’s background in leading complex change programmes will help ensure we convert strategy into sustained results."