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.

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Creativity

Looking beyond the obvious answer and identifying new ways to unlock progress, reduce complexity and create momentum.

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Original Thinking

Challenging assumptions, asking better questions and developing advice that is tailored to the real-world context.

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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.