Ashlee Cunningham, Mba, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Delaware, Ohio, Us

At Greif, we are a world leader in industrial products and services, offering sustainable packaging solutions across a variety of industries, including flavors & fragrances, food & beverages, health & beauty, retail packaging, waste & nuclear, specialty & commodity chemicals, fulfillment & warehousing, agriculture, mining & construction, industrial goods, paints and more. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, Greif is dedicated to helping customers reduce their environmental impact while improving their supply chain efficiency. Operating in over 40 countries, we are committed to delivering high-quality products and services as a part of our vision to be the best performing customer service company in the world.• Inspiring and leading a global, cross-functional effort to drive transformational change that will optimize and continuously evolve our ERP systems to support our growth strategy, revolutionize our operations, and enhance simplicity, efficiency, and usability for our colleagues, partners, and customers.

(In a Nondisclosure Agreement) Championed the operational startup, product development, GTM launch, and acquisition of a cutting-edge SaaS company specializing in Digital Identity Anonymization and Authentication services. • Collaborated closely with the advisory board and executive team to define the company’s vision, growth strategies, and OKRs, ensuring alignment and driving execution to achieve key milestones and establish our customer experience as our competitive advantage.• Provided strategic, hands-on leadership and oversight across all operational functions, including GTM strategy, product and services development, corporate technology, investor relations, customer experience, sales, marketing, finance, accounting, legal, compliance, and human resources.• Implemented agile methodologies and lean practices across functional teams to streamline product development processes, resulting in accelerated time-to-market launch of our flagship SaaS offering.• Coordinated the filing of four identity protection inventions and patents, along with multiple company trademarks, to safeguard our intellectual property and maintain a competitive edge.• Cultivated a culture of accountability, transparency, and innovation within the organization, fostering employee engagement and professional development to drive retention and operational excellence.

Denver, Co, Us

Appointed by the executive leadership team to manage the establishment of a new strategic business vertical aimed at driving company growth through digital partnerships with global banks and financial institutions (B2B2C).• Led the evolution of the B2C-only business model into a comprehensive B2B2C go-to-market strategy, overseeing various aspects including organizational restructuring, digital product development, product operations, partner integration, business process reengineering, legal and regulatory compliance, sales operations, partner success management, global customer support centers, business intelligence development, master data governance, and KPIs development and reporting. • Led a cross-functional team to innovate digital white label money transfer services for global banks and financial institutions. This global, cross-border SaaS platform included controls for branding/marketing, licensing, funds collection, payout, pricing, compliance, risk management, and settlement.• Achieved remarkable revenue growth of $300M within two years and maintained 15% cost savings on operating expenses compared to budget forecasts.

Denver, Co, Us

Championed the newly formed Enterprise Transformation Office, collaborating with McKinsey & Company to redefine global company strategy based on market position and competitive dynamics to identify key growth capabilities.• Redesigned the corporate investment prioritization and governance process to allocate funds towards growth initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and maximizing ROI, overseeing the resulting portfolio of initiatives and change implementation teams. • Implemented a company-wide Lean and Agile transformation to realize $300M in savings through functional consolidation. • Managed a strategic partnership with Amazon Global, introducing a groundbreaking “customer obsessed” global SaaS payment product, expanding product launches and operations to twenty unbanked global markets. Additionally, extended product and operations to other global digital retailers, including Wal-Mart. Our operational excellence earned us continued high NPS (+78 average) and CSAT scores in the mid-90%.• Managed relationship with Airbnb to develop and deploy a SaaS payment product for cash distributions to hosts globally at Western Union counters and scaled this solution and support to other global partners.

Denver, Co, Us

I was initially brought on as a senior program management consultant and subsequently offered a full-time position to lead Western Union’s Global Compliance Transformation and Program Management Office. • Established a Compliance PMO, covering product/solution delivery, project portfolio management, governance, methodology, resource management, knowledge management, risk management, business intelligence, KPI metrics and reporting, quality management, stakeholder and change management, training and development, tools and technology, and continuous improvement. • Oversaw the development and implementation of a comprehensive compliance program, both front and back-office operations, involving over $1B in investments and securing more than forty compliance-related technology patents. Recognized as best-in-class by regulatory stakeholders and industry experts.• Scaled the global Compliance Program to meet the demands of a dynamic global regulatory landscape spanning 200+ countries/territories, 600K+ retail agents, 300K+ digital partners, and 130+ currencies.

Played a pivotal role in shaping the company direction and ensuring excellence in service delivery. • Developed comprehensive programs across multiple service offerings, including M&A Integration, Strategy Development, PMO Startup, Project Management, Organizational Change Management, Operational Design and Continuous Improvement, Executive and Leadership Development, Talent and Performance Management, Training Program Development and Delivery, 3rd Party Project Auditing, and Project Crisis Intervention. • Created and trained a Client-Centricity Success Program to strengthen client relationships and foster revenue growth.• Led talent staffing and development, mentoring superstar teams and nurturing a culture of continuous learning.• Implemented governance programs to uphold service standards, positioning quality as a competitive advantage.

Client: MillerCoors• Engaged on the client's behalf to partner with Accenture to establish the Business Information Solutions Program Management Office and an Enterprise Project and Organizational Change Management Center of Excellence• Directed and governed Project and Organizational Change Management activities across multiple global business transformation initiatives, addressing joint venture and acquisition gaps.• Implemented a ‘Gold Standard’ model for Project and Change Management capabilities, resulting in exceptional outcomes such as 97% Stakeholder Engagement, 91% overall Business Readiness, and 93% Change Adoption scores.

Client: Leprino Foods Company• Led a full-scale $75M ERP implementation of SAP, Wonderware, and Kronos across this $3 billion dollar company’s corporate headquarters and nine manufacturing plants.

Englewood, Co, Us

Led the Organizational Change Management Practice for this business consulting and staffing firm.• Developed comprehensive Change Management Methodology, Implementation Strategies, and Delivery Management Tools, along with branding for Sempera. • Successfully sold, staffed, and managed multiple client projects, building high performing teams, establishing Sempera as the preferred consulting firm for nationwide Public Sector SAP Integration projects.• Led Organizational Change Management teams for SAP implementations at the Colorado Department of Transportation, Western Stone and Metal Corp, City of Portland, Washington State Health Care Authority, Arapahoe County, and TXU Energy.

Walldorf, Bw, De

• Began as a Training Analyst and evolved into a multifaceted business consultant, expanding my training, knowledge, and skillsets to offer subject matter expertise in curriculum and training development and delivery, organizational design and change management, business process design and optimization, project and program management, technology development and integration, and M&A integration. Acquired extensive business acumen and client experience across diverse industries, including IT and software, consumer goods, manufacturing, energy, utilities, aerospace and defense, mining and metals, transportation, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, banking and financial services, and insurance.

Executive Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master'S Degree, Engineering Management

Bachelor'S Degrees