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Experienced IT Leader overseeing all aspects of our company’s regional IT infrastructure and provide vision and leadership for the strategic deployment of information technology in support of WÜSTHOFs mission and goals in alignment with global IT strategy.

Consulting with various organizations on IT strategy including recommendations for organizational structure and legacy modernization (application and infrastructure portfolios).• Propose future technology road maps based on organizational needs analysis; Audit current technology environment including roles and responsibilities within the IT team to make recommendations on areas of improvement including additional staffing where needed.• Collaborate with business executives on technology strategies to address key concerns.• Actively participate as a member of the Executive Leadership Team for a global retail organization coordinating with local and global colleagues.

Copenhagen, Dk

Key decision maker for daily IT operations, technical support, infrastructure maintenance, support for business continuity planning, disaster recovery, regional IT spend and budget, and provision of all local services related to the IT infrastructure.Promoted after only five months in the company, to take responsibility for expanded geographic territory covering all the Americas (North, Central, and South America combined).Led a top-ranking team of 80 employees across 26 countries and an operating budget exceeding $8 million annually, challenged with continuously seeking ways to identify efficiencies and reduce IT costs.• Achieved #1 Region ranking in the world for onsite support • Introduced vendor/contract management process saving over $1 million in annualized cost • Collaborated with global peers to conceptualize and envision future areas for continuous improvement including staff development, creation of global Onsite User Training Focus Group, asset lifecycle management improvements and cloud migrations.• Supported merger and acquisition, integration and reorganizational activities – focused on global standardization.• Delivered business continuity and crisis management support.

Hamburg, De

Led IT operations activities for the United States and Canada with a budget of $2 million annually and team of 15 colleagues across NA locations. Recruited to standardize regional support with global policies and achieve cost-saving targets across multiple internal brands and locations• Devised annual Bonus Targets and achieved global business objectives. • Contributed to business process design within SAP for eCommerce, Retail Business, Wholesale, Customer Service, After Sales Support, Advertising and Promotions (Marketing), Finance, Controlling and Business Warehouse Reporting.• Developed and deployed process and standards for e-Commerce, CRM, Credit Card Processing and Fraud Protection.• Designed and orchestrated Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.• Oversaw office restructuring.• Elected advisor to onboard new talent.

Us

Led 30 technical and business professionals supporting all IT functions with a 2004 IT budget of $4.9 million. Hired as a Systems Analyst and promoted progressively to Software Development Manager, Director/MIS Development, IT Manager and finally to IT Director. • Managed, designed, developed and implemented company-wide suite of applications to ensure compliance to industry and regulatory requirements, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Bethesda, Md, Us

• Completed intensive Edison Engineering / Engineering Leadership & Development Program

Masters, Business Administration

Education record

Bs, Computer Engineering