About

A decade of product thinking, now applied to automation

Since 2015 we've helped businesses turn ideas into products, goals into outcomes, and outcomes into real business value. Today we use that experience to automate the work that slows teams down.

Meet the team

The people behind Keep It Lean

Paul Flynn

Founder & Principal Consultant

Paul has spent over 17 years leading product strategy and digital transformation across fintech, aviation, financial services, SaaS and government, taking products from discovery and MVP through to scale.

He has launched FCA-regulated payment products, rationalised enterprise portfolios and built production AI automation on Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, n8n and voice AI. Paul is GDS security cleared.

Kirsten Flynn

Head of Operations & Finance

Kirsten keeps Keep It Lean running smoothly, looking after operations, finance and client contracts so every engagement runs on time and on budget.

She brings more than 10 years' experience in finance. Away from work you'll find her on a yoga mat or out walking the dog.

Companies we've worked with

  • British Airways (Avios)
  • Aer Lingus
  • Met Office
  • Standard Life / Phoenix
  • TalkTalk
  • Turner & Townsend
  • Park Group
  • Busy Bees
  • Warner Leisure

What clients say

“Paul was instrumental in developing and deploying our product strategy and roadmap to expand digital capability in gifting and prepayment. Highly recommended for strategic thinking, effective execution and engaging leadership.”
Stephen MillerGroup CIO, International Personal Finance (previously CTO, Park Group PLC)
“He quickly helped Aer Lingus establish a fit for purpose approach to business analysis and project delivery… I would not hesitate to engage Paul on future engagements.”
Anne BradleyManagement Consultant (previously Head of Group IT Delivery & Digital Development, IAG / Aer Lingus)
“He combines creativity, technical know-how and market insight with the ability to take teams on a transformation journey. Absolutely dedicated and loyal to his clients.”
Dr Jacqui RigbyGrowth Consultant (previously CMO, Park Group PLC)

How we work

Start small

Prove value, then scale.

Measure it

Agree success up front.

Your tools

You own everything we build.

Honest advice

We'll say if it isn't worth it.

Talk to us

Let's find what to automate first.

Free 30-minute call. No obligation.

Book a discovery callsales@keepitlean.co.uk+44 (0)7905 021156Bramhall House, 14 Ack Lane East, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 2BY

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