Leapfrog delivers complex change programmes across PE-backed, FTSE 100 and global organisations — from operating model redesign and ERP transformation to legal entity separation and IPO readiness.
"The concept of leapfrogging is that small and incremental innovations lead the dominant firm to stay ahead. However, sometimes, radical innovations will permit new firms to leapfrog the dominant firm."
Most organisations default to incremental improvement — refining processes, upgrading systems, optimising what already exists. It's safe. It's predictable. And it keeps the dominant players dominant.
But the organisations that leapfrog their competitors don't tinker at the margins. They rethink their operating model, restructure for the future, and embrace the kind of transformation that creates a genuinely different competitive position.
That's the change Leapfrog exists to deliver. Not incremental. Not safe. The kind that moves you from where you are to somewhere your competitors can't easily follow.
Leapfrog Business Change Consultancy is founded and led by Anthony (Ant) Waddison — a senior transformation leader with over 20 years of experience delivering complex change across FTSE 100 businesses, PE-backed firms and global organisations.
Ant has led programmes spanning commercial operating model redesign, ERP and digital transformation, business separation and organisational design — across commodities, utilities, media & data, medical devices and business services. Previous clients include OLAM International (ofi), Argus Media (General Atlantic & Hg Capital-backed), ConvaTec (FTSE 100), National Grid, Capita and Yell.
Programme scale has reached £35m+ CAPEX, 350 personnel, 30 workstreams and 42 countries, with cumulative programme benefits across the career exceeding £200m.
While every engagement is led by Ant directly, Leapfrog draws on a trusted network of senior practitioners — specialists in technology delivery, organisational design, finance transformation, change management and data — brought in when the engagement demands it. You get boutique accountability with enterprise-grade depth.
Ant leads every engagement directly — the experience you buy is the experience you get.
Access to trusted practitioners across technology, change, finance and organisational design — scaled to your need.
Every engagement starts from understanding your specific context — never a pre-packaged solution.
Accountable to benefit realisation — not just deliverables produced.
No vendor partnerships, no reseller incentives — just the right choice for your business.
We've seen — and solved — all of them.
Technology is chosen before the problem is understood. We reverse this — strategy and outcomes first, technology second.
Change fails when people aren't brought along. We embed change management from day one, building genuine adoption.
Insufficient upfront investment in planning causes cost and time overruns. We structure programmes to save money in the long run.
Decisions made without clean data lead to rework. We help you get your data right upfront — the foundation of good decision-making.
Only 50% of the job is done at go-live. We stay with you through transition, adoption and BAU to ensure benefits are realised.
The wrong team or poor onboarding erodes programme value. We help you build and retain the right capability around your change.
We don't arrive with a pre-packaged answer. We start by listening.
We start by listening. Understanding your vision, pain points, stakeholders and what success looks like for you — not for us.
A structured discovery phase surfaces root causes, not just symptoms. We map your current state, gaps and opportunities.
We co-create the solution with you. Every recommendation is tailored to your context — no one-size-fits-all.
Hands-on programme leadership, managing complexity and risk while keeping stakeholders aligned throughout.
We don't disappear at go-live. We support adoption, build internal capability and ensure benefits are genuinely realised.
From a focused diagnostic through to full programme leadership — we scale to your need.
A structured deep-dive into your business — stakeholder interviews, process mapping, technology assessment, data landscape and current-state analysis. Outputs a clear findings report and recommendations.
Fixed scope / fixed costTailored recommendations for your operating model, technology selection, organisational design or transformation roadmap. System-agnostic, outcome-focused and built around your budget and culture.
Fixed or T&MHands-on programme and project leadership — from complex technology implementations to business change, stakeholder engagement and governance across large, multi-workstream programmes.
T&M / day ratePost go-live support, training, adoption management and BAU transition. We stay as long as you need — ensuring the change lands, benefits are realised and your team can operate independently.
Retained / flexibleWe bring genuine sector understanding to every engagement — not generic frameworks applied from the outside.
OLAM International (ofi) — global programme spanning 42 countries
Argus Media — General Atlantic & Hg Capital backed
ConvaTec — FTSE 100, global transformation
National Grid — regulated infrastructure at scale
Capita — complex operating model redesign
Yell — digital transformation, £30m incremental revenue
Sunsail / RYA — operations and commercial change
Multiple engagements across scale-up and enterprise
Ant leads every engagement directly. Where the scope demands it, we draw on a trusted network of senior specialists — giving you boutique accountability with broader capability.
Every engagement starts with understanding your specific context. We don't arrive with a pre-packaged solution looking for a problem to fit.
We have no vendor allegiances. Our recommendations are driven by what's right for your business — not partnerships or reseller incentives.
We bridge the gap between commercial and technical. Equally comfortable in a boardroom discussing strategy and in the detail of a programme plan.
We have led programmes with £35m+ CAPEX, 350+ personnel and 30 workstreams — and smaller focused engagements. We scale to your need.
We measure success by whether benefits are realised, not whether deliverables were produced. We stay accountable to the outcome.
Whether you're exploring options, planning a programme, or need urgent senior support — get in touch. We typically respond the same day.
From first conversation to programme kick-off — no gatekeepers, no surprises.
Get in touch — Drop us a message or call. You speak to Ant directly from the very first conversation.
Initial conversation — A no-obligation call to understand your challenge, share how we've approached similar situations, and explore whether there's a fit.
We listen before we propose — If there's a clear opportunity to help, we take time to properly understand your context. No rushed proposals.
A tailored proposal — A clear, costed proposal specific to your situation — scope, approach, timeline and investment. No vague day rate estimates.
We get started — Typically within two weeks of engagement, with a structured Discovery phase that sets the programme up for success from day one.