Chris La Neve Email & Phone Number

Palatine, Il, Us

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Since joining Vantage Specialty Chemicals as Global Analytics Program Manager, I've led a data-driven transformation that's reshaped our strategic approach and operational efficiency. My focus? Leveraging analytics to drive strategy and continuously improve our processes.Imagine orchestrating a symphony of data across 16 countries - that's what it felt like as I developed our comprehensive analytics strategy. We aligned 25+ initiatives with our top 5 strategic objectives, turning data into our competitive advantage. But strategy without execution is just a dream, so I've made it my mission to translate insights into actionable process improvements across the organization.One of my proudest achievements? Building our analytics team from the ground up. As the founding member, I had the privilege of hiring three talented individuals to join me on this adventure. It's been incredibly rewarding to see our team grow and thrive. I've also had the joy of mentoring new hires in our rotational program, sharing my passion for data-driven strategy and watching them become catalysts for change in their roles.My approach to process improvement is holistic and far-reaching. From implementing an AI strategy that boosted productivity by 25% while safeguarding our valuable R&D investments, to streamlining our forecasting process, I've consistently sought out opportunities to enhance our operations. The results speak for themselves: $1M in cost savings, 30% reduction in forecasting time, and a 90% decrease in monthly trial balance processing.But perhaps the most rewarding aspect of my role is seeing how our strategic use of data has transformed the way we work. I've had the pleasure of collaborating with amazing colleagues from 25 locations, introducing them to new analytics tools and approaches. Witnessing an 85% adoption rate within 6 months was a true testament to our team's enthusiasm and the power of a well-executed strategy.

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

My time as Director of Business Operations at SEFA, LLC was a whirlwind of strategic initiatives and process improvements. It was here that I truly honed my skills in turning complex business challenges into streamlined, efficient operations.Strategy was at the heart of everything we did. One of our biggest wins? Overhauling the supplier marketplace. By diving deep into our procurement processes and negotiation strategies, we managed to secure annual savings of $1.2M. But it wasn't just about the money - it was about building stronger, more strategic relationships with our suppliers.Process improvement was my secret weapon. Take our supplier negotiation process, for example. By introducing consistency and a touch of automation, we slashed the time invested in negotiations by 50%. Imagine the ripple effect this had across our organization - freeing up valuable time for our team to focus on high-impact activities.One of my proudest achievements was introducing cloud-based contract management software across all 8 of our business units. Picture this: over 200 vendor contracts, valued at more than $200M, all centralized and easily accessible. It brought order to chaos, and the impact on our operational efficiency was immediate and profound.Perhaps the most rewarding part of my role was crafting our quarterly Board of Managers materials. For five consecutive quarters, I had the opportunity to tell our company's story. These weren't just financial reviews - they were deep dives into our performance, trend analyses, and strategic initiative proposals. It was highlighting our successes and illuminating our path forward.Every day brought new challenges and opportunities to innovate. Whether it was fine-tuning our supplier relationships, streamlining our internal processes, or providing strategic insights to our leadership, I was constantly driven by the potential to create lasting, positive change.

London, Gb

At EY, I embarked on a transformative journey as a Senior Strategy and Innovation Consultant. Here, strategy wasn't just a buzzword—it was the cornerstone of business transformation. I found myself at the exciting intersection of data, technology, and future-forward thinking, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.One of my key contributions was engineering a resource estimation model that revolutionized our data management activities. With 50 data inputs from over 30 stakeholders, we achieved a remarkable 95% forecast accuracy, transforming how we predicted and managed resources for our clients.My proudest achievement was identifying the need for and subsequently leading the creation of a global crowdsourcing initiative. This innovative project spanned 75 countries, engaging 20,000 EY professionals to generate over 250 plausible future scenarios. By harnessing our collective intelligence, we gained unprecedented insights into emerging trends and potential business disruptions.Innovation was the cornerstone of my work at EY. I reimagined our scenario development process, streamlining a two-week onboarding into a two-day experience. This not only improved efficiency but made complex concepts more accessible and actionable for team members and stakeholders alike.As a strategic visionary, I facilitated workshops for over 40 global senior partners, shaping long-term industry forecasts and strategic market planning recommendations. These sessions were crucial in helping businesses anticipate and leverage change for competitive advantage.Throughout my tenure, I served as a tech trend navigator, guiding clients through technological disruption. My focus was on maintaining a competitive edge over 5-10 year horizons, transforming emerging tech insights into actionable strategies that drove real business value.

•Developed Excel program to create balance sheet and income statements from trial balance saving 6 hours each month•Created and automated a reusable income statement to determine viability for all future expansion projects

•Mentored six of the top freshman students in the Kelley School of Business•Provided guidance and advice about classes, internships, and college life

Bloomington, In, Us

•Guided 30 students on furthering their knowledge of Excel including macros and database functions

London, Gb

•Integrated all parts of the Target Operating Model (TOM) Playbook for a large financial client to improve fraud protection and security•Converted TOM Playbook to HTML format streamlining the presentation of the plan for the client•Updated each section of TOM Playbook based on feedback and information from team•Modified HTML TOM Playbook to include online Excel file for temporary number changes when forecasting and not saving the changes•Configured navigation for HTML TOM Playbook to make communicating information about different subjects streamlined•Developed a project proposal for a Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) engagement with a large commercial bank

•Taught and advised 20 students alongside professor•Organized Academic Forum where 300 students displayed various class projects

•Designed a training program for all current and future employees •Presented training program to business owners and senior managers from around Sydney•Upgraded Excel spread sheet to calculate billable hours for employees •Constructed Excel spread sheet to manage all mortgaged properties

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master’S Degree, Master Of Science In Information Systems

Bachelor Of Science, Business; Finance; Technology Management

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Education record