Simon Blum Email & Phone Number

Zürich, ZH, CH

Helsinki, Finland, FI

Simon leads Nordcloud Switzerland's FSI and Manufacturing practices. He also took a leading role in he local sales division formulated Nordcloud Switzerland's "go-to-market" strategy and business development plan, and established successful joint ventures with Big4 companies within the country.His strategic and sales efforts have resulted in a significant.

Worldwide, OO

Assumed the leadership of Deloitte's Cyber Strategy & Transformation Service and restructured the service by developing a new strategy and operating model. Further growed the team to 20 SMEs, drove sales and increased revenues. Successfully managed several engagements with highest quality standards:Swiss Technology (Jan 2019 – ongoing): Engagement manager.

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Defining effective cyber strategies including the development of efficient and agile cyber operating models to reduce operational costs.

Worldwide, OO

Swiss Technology (Jan 2019 – Jun 2019): Project lead and SME role for a global GDPR implementation program. Managing a team of 18 GDPR SMEs across the world. Key tasks are developing a country roll out strategy for GDPR implementation and drive the roll out, harmonize the approach along the countries and taking into account local legal requirements.Swiss.

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Swiss Technology (April 2018 – 3 months): Developed a tailored approach to fit the client’s organizational structure to analyse the business processes and systems against the data protection principles of the GDPR. Run a PoC with the Marketing & Sales business function for a business process review, provided recommendations for system and process change..

Provide consulting solutions to optimize operational performance in different industries and advising in difficult negotiations between business and industries.Swiss industry (September 2016 - 3 months): Analysed, optimised and redesigned processes to increase efficiency and achieve operational excellence.Swedish automotive industry (May 2016 - 3 months).

• Serving as a key member of the executive team charged with formulating strategic direction and devising business development initiatives consistent with overall strategy. Traveling internationally to identify new.
• Established strategic partnerships with Marenco Swiss Helicopters
• Identified new business opportunities in South America and the Middle East.
• Launched and spearaheaded the visionary HELIOS project (Helicopter Itinerary Optimization System). The project aims to develop a software that 􀀽nds the best solution for the helicopter routing problem. The system.
• Realized a cooperation with the Zurich University of applied science for the HELIOS project.
• Taking a major role at current negotiations with the Turkish government for a joint venture between NEXXUS, TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries) and the government for establishing a helicopter transport industry in.

• Frequently closed deals that served to increase the company's market perception. Utilized strong analytical and problem solving techniques in order to deliver the correct products to their respective clients.
• Acquired new representations for the company.
• Created a strong client network and acquired new high networth clients.
• Mentored new employees by offering knowledge and training regarding product offerings; also developed and mentored junior personnel.

Zug, CH

• Managed a team of four members in consulting middle class private households in theirfinancial affairs including investments, pension planning and insurances.
• Acquired and established a huge network of clients and partners in the financial sector.
• Developed new investment strategies, which outperformed the company's recommendations.
• Received several awards in sales and a aknowledgments in best sales performance.
• Acquired a couple of upper class clients who transferred all their assets to the company.
• Assigned interim position of team leader and recruited and managed four consultants.

CH

• Organized and managed the basic training course of Swiss army recruits in the Infantry. Directly supervised over 220 soldiers. Served for three followed recruit schools as instructor and commander.
• Planned and operated the basic training course.
• Spearheaded as a commander the company corresponding to the order of the day.
• Monitored the progress of the recruits during combat exercises.
• Selected and prepared candidates for military careers as NCO's or Officers.

Zürich, Switzerland, CH

• Worked on the first GPS recording system project in the car industry and was responsible for implementation, programming and administration of the systems for major clients.
• Traveld frequently to the suplier and supported the improvment of the system at the factory, which led to major improvements.
• Acquired highly qualified graduates for the project.
• Followed up with clients following service to ensure 100% client satisfaction and upsell additional services based on client requirements.

Vevey, CH

Worked as a freelancer and part time in the department of business warehouse as a macro programmer and clerk. Developed several algorithms to optimize data structures and to recognize nonconformities.