Meet the Partners
Solve's three partners, Brandon Bailey-Cummings, Catherine Naylen, MBA, CCMP™ and Carolyn (McDonald) Nichols - MSc, PMP, PROSCI, founded this company after working together at a Big 4 consulting firm. It was there that we learned the importance of a relentless focus on quality and were trained to the highest standards. We started Solve Consulting in 2015, with a simple goal of providing the quality of service expected from a Big 4 consultancy at a fraction of the cost to our clients. That was 10 years ago, and we're still going strong.
Learn more about each of our backgrounds, signature skills, and fun facts.
About Brandon Bailey-Cummings
Background: Management consultant with a strong track record of delivering process improvement initiatives and leading large-scale business transformations.
Signature skills: Continuous Improvement program delivery & coaching; Lean Six Sigma training
Fun fact: Brandon operates a family farm, among other ventures.
Brandon’s approach to Process Improvement
Brandon leads Solve's process improvement practice with a rigorous focus on delivering pragmatic solutions with high return on investment for clients.
“Our job is to dissect complex business problems and develop simple, practical paths forward for our customers.”
About Catherine Naylen
Background: Management consultant with a strong track record of delivering process improvement initiatives and leading large-scale business transformations.
Signature skills: Strategy; Transformational/Strategic Change Management; Mergers and Acquisitions
Fun fact: Catherine was a longstanding member of a Calgary roller derby league.
Catherine’s approach to Change Management
Catherine consistently encourages taking a holistic and employee centric approach to change management to help facilitate the effectiveness of the change.
“Our job is to work collaboratively with clients to improve operational efficiency/effectiveness and to ensure new behaviours are embedded.”
About Carolyn (McDonald) Nichols
Background: Carolyn’s expertise includes strategic partnerships, cost reduction programs, advanced analytics, industry benchmarking, regulation and more.
Signature skills: Business Transformation; Supply Chain Management; Project/Program Execution
Fun fact: Carolyn speaks English and French and is learning Spanish and ASL.
Carolyn’s approach to Project Execution
Carolyn leads Solve’s Project Execution practice with a focus on fostering true client collaboration, end-to-end practical solutions and sourcing/delivering top tier talent.
“Practical, pragmatic solutions are critical to our success. We’re here to make sure the client gets the business results they’re after.”