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Avtar Bains
Avtar Bains
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| Born | 10 August 1969, Royal Leamington Spa, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Project Management Coach, Programme Director |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Founder of UPHOOT |
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| Residence | Royal Leamington Spa, England |
Avtar Bains (born 10 August 1969) is a British entrepreneur, project management coach, and programme director. He is the founder of UPHOOT, a consultancy and coaching platform that supports professionals in advancing their careers in project and programme management.
Early Life and Education
Avtar was born in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. He completed his schooling at Camion High School in 1986. Although he did not attend university, he holds recognised certifications such as PRINCE2 and APM, which helped shape his career in project management.
Career
Over the course of three decades, Avtar has worked across a broad spectrum of industries including finance, telecom, healthcare, retail, and the public sector. He is known for designing and delivering complex IT, infrastructure, and business transformation programmes, often in high-pressure environments such as post-merger integrations and global IT deployments.
Notable Projects
- Led global contact centre consolidations during M&A activities
- Directed £17 million funding approval project for a large UK financial services provider
- Delivered assurance for a major transformation of customer services
- Developed a prioritisation framework for 50+ enterprise-level change initiatives
- Integrated IT systems for a cross-border acquisition involving the Middle East and Scandinavia
UPHOOT
Avtar is the founder and director of UPHOOT, a UK-based coaching and consultancy firm that empowers project managers and programme leaders through:
- Personalised 1-on-1 coaching sessions
- Strategic career mentoring
- CV and profile building
- Interview preparation
- Delivery methodology training
UPHOOT has gained a reputation for measurable results, including helping clients transition from redundancy to six-figure salaries and high-impact leadership roles.
Recognition and Impact
- Helped a client increase salary by £30,000 post-redundancy
- Mentored over 100 professionals into senior roles
- Recognised in the UK project management community as a go-to coach for career transformation
Personal Life
Avtar resides in Royal Leamington Spa. He is passionate about coaching, community mentoring, and personal development in the business leadership space.
See Also
- Project management
- Programme management
- PRINCE2 methodology
- Association for Project Management
- Entrepreneurship in the UK