Creativity
Looking beyond the obvious answer and identifying new ways to unlock progress, reduce complexity and create momentum.
About Picasso Advisory
Trusted advice from someone who has operated inside complex enterprise environments.
Founded by Martin Tavener, Picasso Advisory brings more than 25 years of enterprise experience across IBM, HCL and major client environments. The practice is built around a simple idea: organisations benefit from independent advice that combines strategic judgement with practical delivery experience.
Whether the challenge is technology strategy, AI adoption, operating model change, governance, outsourcing, or transformation recovery, Picasso Advisory provides clarity, challenge and leadership.
Original Thinking
Challenging assumptions, asking better questions and developing advice that is tailored to the real-world context.
Expertise
Applying senior-level experience in enterprise technology, service delivery, leadership and business operations.
Advisory services
Focused support where judgement, independence and experience matter.
Technology & AI Strategy
Helping leadership teams assess opportunities, risks and priorities across AI, automation, cloud and enterprise technology.
Transformation Advisory
Supporting complex change programmes with clarity of direction, executive-level challenge and practical delivery insight.
Outsourcing & Service Governance
Advising on supplier relationships, governance models, service performance and operational improvement.
Leadership & Delivery Support
Providing experienced guidance for senior teams navigating difficult decisions, delivery risks and organisational change.
Founder profile
Martin Tavener
Founder, Picasso Advisory Ltd
Martin combines strategic thinking with practical enterprise delivery experience gained across more than two decades in major technology and services organisations. His advisory style is direct, thoughtful and outcome-focused: helping clients see the real issue, make better decisions and move forward with confidence.
How we work
Independent, practical and outcome-focused.
Understand
Clarify the context, constraints, stakeholders and commercial drivers.
Challenge
Test assumptions, identify blind spots and bring an independent perspective.
Shape
Define options, priorities and a practical path forward.
Support
Provide leadership, advisory input and delivery confidence where needed.
Contact
Ready to discuss a challenge?
For advisory enquiries, introductions or exploratory conversations, get in touch.
Email
hello@picassoadvisory.co.uk
LinkedIn
Martin Tavener on LinkedIn