I am a senior business and IT executive with over 20 years of experience. One of the keys to success throughout my career has been building strong, mutually beneficial relationships. I welcome the opportunity to share advice & guidance with others in the LinkedIn community. Please reach out for a chat involving business planning & management, financial planning & optimization, project & program management, information technology, and Information Security.Ways that I contribute my expertise:➨ Leading large-scale business transformations by spearheading information technology (IT) consolidation, driving corporate technological initiatives, slashing spending costs, leveraging resources, and aligning IT strategies with organizational visions ➨ Spearheading digital-solution portfolios, coordinating proof of concept (POC) projects, and launching innovation strategies including lab setup, incubation programs, automation, & AI solutions ➨ Integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) into organizational operations, establishing AI alliances to accelerate technology adoptions, and pioneering transformative sales strategies to maximize business outcomes using AI-driven solutions ➨ Administering large-scale budgets during challenging economic periods, optimizing IT spending while averting unnecessary transactions, establishing security protocols, and boosting day-to-day efficiencies ➨ Delivering IT finance frameworks aligned with business objectives, and redesigning infrastructure, applications, security architecture, disaster recovery plans, & information security strategies➨ Forging trustworthy & collaborative relationships, empowering teams to leverage emerging technology for continuous process improvements, and designing best-in-class IT strategies for long-term organizational growthPlease feel free to reach out to me directly via LinkedIn or ayoub.saboumazrag@outlook.com
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Founder And CeoGsna SolutionsAmsterdam, Nh, Nl
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Evp TransformationMajorel Apr 2023 - PresentLuxembourg, LuWith this promotion I was tasked with integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) into organizational strategy and operations. In support of this objective, I established an AI alliance to accelerate technology adoption and business transformation across the 80,000+ employee group.In parallel with that special project, I actively lead a team of 290 experts worldwide and the generous annual transformation budget. Across my tenure here I am proud to have – 🎯 Contributed in business wins (+5%) and🎯 Delivered digital income growth with a 27% increase in customer satisfaction. This future-focused role encourages me to be creative, a challenge I warmly accept. I routinely reported progress to the group CTO. -
Svp Global It & Group Deputy CioMajorel Feb 2020 - Mar 2023Luxembourg, LuMy primary focus involved directing a massive information technology (IT) consolidation. In doing so, I drove the corporate INSPIRE transformation initiative, focusing on a cloud-first strategy and managed 300 full-time employees in making this happen. I emphasized talent upskilling and modeled people-centric leadership even under pandemic duress. In 3 fast-paced years, I was proud to own outcomes including optimizing a multi-million-dollar IT spend, establishing robust security protocols, and delivering a 67% decrease in cyber threats. It wasn’t easy, but it was achievable through mindset, strategy, and teamwork.
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Senior Vice President It Financial Planning & SourcingMajorel Feb 2019 - Feb 2020Luxembourg, LuI concentrated my energies in this role on managing a post-merger integration and assessing relevant IT, the findings of which led to the adoption of an entirely new transformation intiative, INSPIRE. Cost transparency was a major part of the success of this program. Ultimately, we slashed IT spending by 10% after launching a “waste hunt” initiative and averted 3% in IT spending by sharing resources across countries to avoid unnecessary purchases. These outcomes contributed in part to my next promotion.
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Chief Technology Development OfficerPhone Group Sep 2017 - Feb 2019Casabalanca, Grand Casablanca, MaAs CTDO operating in report to the CEO, I relished the opportunity to define and implement innovation surrounding lab setup, incubation programs, and AI and automation solutions. Some of my most relevant activities included directing a client digital solutions portfolio implementation and coordinated proof of concept (POC) projects; and serving as a business partner in managing the business intelligence (BI) and data environment strategy. Overall, me and my team supported executive objectives by -🎯 Contributing €21 million incremental revenue (+19%) and🎯 Generated a 20% increase in quality and operational wins through innovative business intelligence. If you’re looking for solutions like this, let me know. I probably know someone who would be able to help. -
Chief Information & Facilities OfficerPhone Group Jul 2013 - Aug 2017Casabalanca, Grand Casablanca, MaI worked attentively to meet annual budget targets in operating expenses and capital expenditures. Overseeing a team of 135 I was accountable in redesigning infrastructure, applications, security architecture, disaster recovery plans, and information security strategies for software utilized by 8,000+ employees.I was glad when given the chance to restructure departments to facilitate the smooth delivery of a new governance model based on the bimodal IT approach. Most memorably, I –🎯 Contributed €10 million incremental revenue by leading the implementation for new international customers, and🎯 Achieved 10% savings by directing change management of real estate practices. I reported to the chief executive officer.
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Chief Information OfficerPhone Group Mar 2012 - Jul 2013Casabalanca, Grand Casablanca, MaIn this role, I was afforded the exciting opportunity to restructure the IT function and define the 2012-2014 IT blueprint. In parallel, I managed a budget and services for eight remote sites, and ensured all actions taken aligned with the greater business strategy.In mentoring a team of 50, I was able to foster some exceptional wins, including – 🎯 An €800,000 (-13%) reduction in cost in just one year 🎯 Generating an 11% savings, and🎯 Reducing security vulnerabilities by 26%.If you’d like to know more about HOW I did all of this, let’s talk. I reported to the deputy chief executive officer.
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Earlier Career ExperienceVarious Companies Jun 2000 - Feb 2012With Sitel as an IT director and IT coordinator, Netcom Technologies MAROC as an IT director, with Shell Energy as an IT infrastructure network engineer, with Groupe Open as an IT Network Engineer, and with Sicotel Nokia as a GSM engineer.
Ayoub Saboumazrag Education Details
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Rotterdam School Of Management, Erasmus UniversityGeneral -
University Of CambridgeCognitive Psychology And Neuropsychology
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Mit XproRobotics
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Mit Sloan School Of ManagementArtificial Intelligence
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IsacaInformation Systems Audit
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Institut Supérieur D’Electronique Et Des Réseaux & Télécommunications CasablancaInformation Technology
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Université Hassan IiPhysics
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Ayoub Saboumazrag works for Gsna Solutions
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Ayoub Saboumazrag's current role is Founder and CEO.
What schools did Ayoub Saboumazrag attend?
Ayoub Saboumazrag attended Rotterdam School Of Management, Erasmus University, University Of Cambridge, Mit Xpro, Mit Sloan School Of Management, Isaca, Institut Supérieur D’electronique Et Des Réseaux & Télécommunications Casablanca, Université Hassan Ii.
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