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About Canopy

Our History

The Canopy story derives from our passion at Actus Verto for sustainable change. In the world of business, we have seen and experienced too many change delivery programmes fall short of their desired outcomes, resulting in burnout, disillusioned people, and disappointed stakeholders. We decided there must be a better way to realise sustainable change—one that places the human being at the forefront.  


While external factors, such as technology, markets, and the economic climate, can trigger the need for change, it is the people who determine how quickly change happens, whether it is successful, and whether it will last – people like you and me, your colleagues, customers, family, and friends. 


This is why we have built Canopy to support others in achieving sustainable change within their organisation

Core Principles

Humanity

Integrity

Integrity

We deeply value the human being and believe people are the most important aspect of our work and lives. When working with us, you’ll experience a team that views you as an individual, rather than just a contract. Even when delivering the most technical of projects, we recognise the importance and complexity of the human beings involved and ensure we bring this focus to our work.

Integrity

Integrity

Integrity

We’ll never compromise our principles for a quick fix. When you work with us, you’ll be talking to someone who’ll always tell you what we believe you need to hear, rather than simply what you might want to hear. However, we’ll do this in a way that respects your situation, and we’ll offer solutions to your problems.

Relationship

Relationship

Relationship

Our business is built on enduring relationships. Many of our employees, associates and customers have worked with us for decades across multiple organisations. We share values and approaches based on mutuality and a common purpose. This isn’t a business strategy, it’s just who we are – and our customers value it enormously. 

Respect

Relationship

Relationship

We recognise we’re not all the same and that’s okay; it’s great. We treat everyone with respect, and we value diversity. Because we value difference, we accept our approach will suit some and not others, and that’s also okay. Understanding our client’s culture and style is a key part of our success, and we’ll check that we’re a good fit for you. If we realise we’re not, we are brave enough to have that conversation and point you in a different direction. 

Meet the Team

CEO

Product Director

CEO

Darren is a highly experienced and commercially astute delivery leader who brings a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach to complex programme and transformation environments. Passionate about modern delivery frameworks, I specialise in turning around underperforming programmes and driving meaningful change through structured yet flexible m

Darren is a highly experienced and commercially astute delivery leader who brings a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach to complex programme and transformation environments. Passionate about modern delivery frameworks, I specialise in turning around underperforming programmes and driving meaningful change through structured yet flexible methods. 


Darren’s leadership style is grounded in collaboration, clarity, and adaptability, enabling him to operate effectively across diverse sectors, stakeholder groups, and governance models. He is known for getting things done, navigating ambiguity, resolving blockers, and delivering measurable value at pace. 


Above all, he cares deeply about delivery excellence. Whether designing frameworks, leading teams, or advising execs, he brings structure, energy, and a relentless focus on outcomes. 

CIO

Product Director

CEO

A Results-driven CTO specialising in financial systems, with extensive expertise in leading large-scale transformations. Proven track record in transitioning organisations from project-based to product-centric approaches through agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional collaboration. 


Adept at managing di

A Results-driven CTO specialising in financial systems, with extensive expertise in leading large-scale transformations. Proven track record in transitioning organisations from project-based to product-centric approaches through agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional collaboration. 


Adept at managing diverse teams across multiple locations, ensuring alignment and high performance. In-depth knowledge of cash savings products, financial markets, and trading/clearing architectures, particularly in derivatives and fixed income. 


Strong background in developing complex, high-availability systems with a solid understanding of various IT technologies. Committed to data-driven decision-making and risk management to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency. 

Product Director

Product Director

Solutions Director - Consulting

A highly motivated IT professional, Amanda has over 20 years of experience in tech-based enterprise transformation, specialising in ERP. With extensive global ERP business transformation and delivery experience, as well as complete lifecycle expertise, Amanda possesses the knowledge to support an organisation’s strategic and tactical goal

A highly motivated IT professional, Amanda has over 20 years of experience in tech-based enterprise transformation, specialising in ERP. With extensive global ERP business transformation and delivery experience, as well as complete lifecycle expertise, Amanda possesses the knowledge to support an organisation’s strategic and tactical goals. 


Amanda specialises in business process analysis and reengineering to ensure that key added-value business is identified and managed through people, processes, or technology.  


Amanda is comfortable working at all levels within an organisation, primarily interfacing with SMEs, tech teams, and suppliers in multi-stakeholder environments. Her extensive experience in delivering solutions in regulated environments, including legal, nuclear, engineering consultancy, and fuel.  


Amanda has a visionary leadership style that assists in bringing teams onboard to take ownership of transformation projects and driving them forward to realisation.  

Solutions Director - Consulting

Solutions Director - Consulting

Solutions Director - Consulting

  

Lindsay serves as an advisor to industry leaders, helping them evaluate, implement, upgrade, and enhance business management systems, as well as deliver complex business transformation projects. 


Lindsay has worked in the professional and financial services industry for over 30 years, both as an in-house resource and as an external busin

  

Lindsay serves as an advisor to industry leaders, helping them evaluate, implement, upgrade, and enhance business management systems, as well as deliver complex business transformation projects. 


Lindsay has worked in the professional and financial services industry for over 30 years, both as an in-house resource and as an external business and technology consultant.  He has primarily focused on implementing software solutions that encompass HR, CRM, BPM, Risk, and Financial systems. 


His areas of expertise include strategic program implementation, advisory reviews, business process assessments, software evaluation and implementation, project assurance, development, change management, and training and support.

Solutions Director - Utilities

Solutions Director - Consulting

Solutions Director - Utilities

A highly financial and commercial executive with multi-sector experience and a professional services background. Significant transformational breadth across large-scale ERP & EAM Programmes from both a technology perspective and also organisational design and delivery of benefits associated with the target operating model. Strong commerci

A highly financial and commercial executive with multi-sector experience and a professional services background. Significant transformational breadth across large-scale ERP & EAM Programmes from both a technology perspective and also organisational design and delivery of benefits associated with the target operating model. Strong commercial experience, corporate finance and M&A pedigree. He can also establish a robust governance and control culture, with a greater business-wide focus on the commercial aspects of capital and operational investment, as well as the return to shareholders and investors. 


Wide-ranging experience and skills also include change management, finance, business combinations and restructuring, IT, forecasting, corporate finance, tax, treasury, customer service, and procurement. He has had significant involvement in developing and motivating teams during periods of rapid change and is willing to provide hands-on management and control. 

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