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Dean Cunningham

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Head of Transformation Management at United Utilities
📍 United Kingdom

Dean is a seasoned change and transformation leader with over 20 years of experience, primarily with TalkTalk, before joining United Utilities as Head of Transformation Management. He specializes in strategic delivery, programme management, and governance. Colleagues describe him as a pragmatic, passionate, and personable leader.

Outside of work, Dean is a dedicated family man who is passionate about the role businesses can play in local communities. He volunteers his time coaching the Warrington School Boys u11s football team, proudly leading the self-proclaimed underdogs against larger districts.

He is currently exploring new PPM platforms to drive efficiency without significant overhead.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Head of Transformation Management
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Dean shows up

Direct & Assertive
Goal-Oriented
Risk Tolerant

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Dean cares about

PPM Platforms
He is actively seeking insights and recommendations on PPM platforms that can enhance efficiency without requiring heavy investment from users.
Community Involvement
Believes the part business can play in local communities is "immeasurable" and demonstrates this through his personal volunteer work.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Head of Transformation Management
United Utilities
2-2024 - 5-2025
Change Director
PXC
6-2023 - 2-2024
Change Director
TalkTalk Wholesale Services
3-2021 - 12-2023
Head of Strategic Delivery and Readiness
TalkTalk Wholesale
9-2019 - 3-2021
Head Of Project Management Office
TalkTalk
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
sport studies
priestly college
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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