Andrew Norman Email & Phone Number

Currently (for the last 2.5 years) Group IT Director responsible for IT policy, security and operations for a FTSE 250 multi-national spirits manufacturer and distributor – and for leading the company-wide ERP deployment of a greenfield SAP S/4 Hana solution (including SAP Analytic Cloud and Group Reporting). Also responsible for transitioning to a hybrid cloud architectural model, significantly upgrading network and cyber security capabilities, and ensuring seamless business continuity and remote working (including migration to Office365 and Teams) in response to the pandemic. Highly motivated, with a consistent record of successful delivery achieved primarily by developing capable and agile teams focused on partnering closely with the business. Previously a senior SAP IT delivery and project management professional with 20 years’ experience of driving highly successful, large scale, multi-national transformation programs in SAP ERP and BI with major global companies ranked first or second in their industries (Pfizer for Life Sciences and Office Depot for FMCG). Track record of leading successful delivery of complex, large scale programs (including a $400m SAP ERP & BI deployment across EMEA for Pfizer pharmaceutical and an SAP S/4 project from blueprint to user acceptance testing for Stock Spirits) across multiple countries using internal and external resources and blended teamsClear thinker and communicator, effective at stakeholder management at senior levels and at influencing business requirements and service provision solutions. Consistently focused on partnering with the business to achieve concrete and commercially appropriate results and solutions.

Listed skills include Emea and Sap Bi.