Expert Minds. Unified Purpose.
Our diverse team of experienced professionals brings deep industry expertise, strategic thinking, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.
Our Leaders
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James Dickson
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
James Dickson is the Founder and Managing Director of Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG), a leading advisory firm supporting banks and wealth managers through complex regulatory, operational, and remediation challenges. With 20+ years in financial services, James is a recognised expert in advice remediation, crisis response, and strategic integration, building OCG into a global, practitioner-led consultancy trusted for real-world impact.
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Simon Teong
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Simon Teong is a senior financial services executive with over 25 years’ experience across banking, fintech, and capital markets. As Chief Operating Officer at OCG, he plays a key role in scaling the firm’s global delivery and operational capability. Simon brings deep expertise in regulatory alignment, operational transformation, and commercial strategy, making him a trusted advisor to institutions navigating growth, risk, and change.
Our Executive Team
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Vida Johnston
HEAD OF TALENT
Vida Johnston is an experienced talent acquisition leader with a decade of experience in recruitment and a prior 15 years’ financial services experience. She brings deep industry knowledge and a relationship-first approach to sourcing top-tier candidates.
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Anthony Speight
PRINCIPAL - HEAD OF CONSULTING
Anthony Speight serves as the Principal and Head of Consulting at Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG), where he leads the firm's consulting practice, focusing on delivering high-value, client-centric advisory services and driving innovation.
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Danielle Radford
HEAD OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Danielle Radford serves as the Head of Service Delivery at Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG), where she leads large-scale operational teams to ensure excellence, innovation, and efficiency in client services.
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Melissa Dickson
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Melissa Dickson is Head of Human Resources at OCG, bringing over a decade of experience across public and private sectors. She partners with clients and internal teams to design innovative people strategies, solve complex workforce challenges, and optimise HR operations, driving performance and aligning talent with business goals.
Board of Directors
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Paul Neves
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Paul is a seasoned financial services operations leader with nearly 30 years’ experience in wealth management, insurance, and regulatory remediation. Paul played a pivotal role in OCG’s success, advising clients on business resilience, supplier governance, capacity planning, and third-party oversight. With a strong track record in managing large-scale transformation and remediation programs, Paul is a trusted partner to institutions navigating complex regulatory and operational change.