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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Head of the Strategy and Planning function for a USD$300MM+ Information Technology SaaS, Cloud-based, Big-data, Analytics, AI/ML, Data Science, and Insights business unit at TransUnion, driving strategy, execution, and performance improvement in close collaboration with multiple cross-functional teams to achieve corporate objectives. The responsibilities of my team are business-wide and encompass:■ Articulating, executing, and tracking robust BU's multi-year strategic growth plan, related operational plans, solution delivery roadmaps and financial forecasts.■ Discovering, articulating, and program-managing a large portfolio of ley strategic corporate growth, innovation, performance improvement, and transformational initiatives (i.e. 20+) leveraging enterprise resources.■ Cross-functional execution coordination and performance tracking across a broad spectrum of stakeholders (i.e. 26+ teams, 60+ people, 50+ projects), including corporate lines of business, product management, data acquisition, data science and analytics, technology, sales, marketing, finance, operations, compliance, HR, and legal, functioning as a Project Management Office (PMO).■ Developing meaningful and actionable customer and competitive insight through primary and secondary research to shape growth strategy and maintain a competitive advantage.■ Communicating and engaging with key stakeholders to support cross-functional coordination and communication, including implementing stakeholder-specific engagement models and driving the preparation and delivery of key executive reports (i.e. periodic business performance reviews, town halls, and CEO reviews).

Evanston, Il, Us

Lead a graduate-level management class at Northwestern (Top 10 US University) focusing on the challenges and opportunities associated with leading and managing global and virtual teams in today's globalized economy. The course covers a range of crucial topics, including:■ Designing and leading high-performance teams.■ Culture and communication dynamics in global contexts.■ Cross-cultural leadership strategies.■ Effective project management in a global context.■ The application of technology in global business settings.■ Techniques for successful virtual and cross-cultural team management.■ Best practices in global innovation.This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in global and virtual team leadership, equipping them with valuable skills for success in today's interconnected world.

Chicago, Il, Us

Led premier boutique Chicago-based management consulting and technology practice specializing in growth strategy, innovation, transformation, applied AI/ML, performance improvement, executive facilitation, and custom training programs. Since 2005, assisted top management at leading organizations in the US & Canada, Latin America, and Europe to solve complex growth strategy problems at corporate and SBU levels. Core key capabilities include:■ Growth and Innovation Strategy: Growth and Innovation Strategy and Implementation, Growth Initiatives Portfolio, New Offerings and Business Model Development■ Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation: Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Implementation, Digital Transformation Strategy and Implementation, Machine Learning Modeling, Software Development and Rapid Prototyping of Digital Solutions■ Performance Improvement: PMO-in-Box, Post-acquisition Integration Support, Global and Virtual Teams Performance Optimization■ Market and Competitive Insights: Customer Needs, Insights and Product-Market Fit, Competitive Dynamics and Market Entry, Mergers, and Acquisition Support■ Executive Facilitation, Custom Training Programs, and Tools: Executive Facilitation, Custom Training Programs, Growth Companion AppIndustry experience included engagements in Automotive, Biosciences, Consumer Goods, Apparel, Education, Fashion and Cosmetics, Financial Services, Insurance, Health Care, Wellness, Industrial, Commodities, Non-for-Profit, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Technology, Internet.Clients included companies such as GE Capital, Cargill, AMA, Cushman & Wakefield, BBVA, BP Castrol UK, United, SCA, AGP Glass, Scotts, ADP, Aramark, LyondellBasell, VNSNY, Heidrick & Struggles, Cementos Argos, Vitalmex Group, other Fortune 1000, Northwestern University, middle-market companies, PE funds (TPG, Alticor, Australis), VC funds (Outerwall, Cooper Fund), hedge funds and selected new ventures.

Kingsport, Tennessee, Us

Assisted top management in the identification, development, and implementation of strategic growth opportunities outside the traditional chemical space by leveraging global access to new technologies, markets, and teams. Eastman manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers, and plastics worldwide Eastman is a Fortune 500 company with 2008 sales of $6.7 billion, and approximately 10,000 employees. Eastman has 11 manufacturing sites in seven countries, supplying its products throughout the world.

New York, Ny, Us

Assisted Fortune 500 corporations on strategy development and implementation across industries related to business development and growth, marketing strategy and sourcing. Booz & Company is a global management consulting firm founded in 1914 by Edwin Booz. It is recognized as one of the most prestigious management consulting firms in the world. It has 60 offices in 33 countries, 3000 employees and revenues in 2008 of $1.1b.

Bilbao, Vizcaya, Es

Managed strategic growth of corporation by increasing efficiency and products, services and channels. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) is a multinational Spanish banking group. BBVA is the second largest bank in Spain and 7th largest financial institution in the Western world with a market capitalization of over 61 billion €

Colombia, Bogotá, Co

Undergrad marketing strategy class at the School of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Master In Business Administration M.B.A. - Top 5 Us Mba Program

Master Of Science In Computer Science, Specialization In Interactive Intelligence, Emphasis In Applied Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning -Top 5 Us Ai Program

Post Graduate Program In Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning: Business Applications, Mccombs School Of Business - Top 6 Us Business Analytics School

Post Graduate Program In User Experience Design: Ui/Ux For Data-Driven Business Applications, Mccombs School Of Business - Top 6 Us Business Analytics School - In Progress

Master'S Degree (Specialist), Finance, Colombia'S Top Ranked University

Master'S Degree (Specialist), Marketing, Colombia'S Top Ranked University

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Engineering, Colombia'S Top Ranked University

Continuing Education, Computer Science, Gpa 4.0/4.0 - President'S Scholar