Derek Gardner

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Successful business enablement leader with a passion for leading operational change, optimizing performance and delivering value to the organization. @ Chain IQ Group AG
zurich, zurich, switzerland
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Highbridge, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Derek Gardner

As an executive leader with vast expertise in procurement, financial management, business analysis, and project governance, I have worked within various high-profile global corporations. This includes leadership roles in procurement at EY (Ernst & Young), major transformation and outsourcing programmes at Lloyds and Barclays, business consolidation roles at Carlsberg and Henkel, international sales, marketing and supply chain management at Rothmans and Johnson & Johnson.My versatile and adaptable approach to a variety of business challenges, has enabled me to guide senior leaders through periods of changes, business process re-engineering and outsourcing programmes. I engage with stakeholders using strong interpersonal skills, which as a structured and rigorous problem solver, has gained credibility as someone who takes care of the details, propagates a strong control environment and is passionate about driving organisational performance to realise significant business benefits.During my career, I have played an integral part in streamlining and process improvement, whilst employing the use of technology or automated solutions to enhance productivity. I have commanded respect by collaborating with all members of an organisation to work collaboratively in achieving business and financial objectives.I am a hands-on, motivational leader of teams, which have been dispersed globally and cross-functionally with diverse skills and backgrounds requiring a multi-cultural management approach. I champion people development and act as a mentor or guide to improve career opportunities.As a LinkedIn member, I have a network of contacts and welcome the opportunity to increase my connections and link with similar professionals to share interesting insights or articles.

Derek Gardner's Current Company Details
Chain IQ Group AG

Chain Iq Group Ag

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Successful business enablement leader with a passion for leading operational change, optimizing performance and delivering value to the organization.
zurich, zurich, switzerland
Website:
chainiq.com
Employees:
318
Derek Gardner Work Experience Details
  • Chain Iq Group Ag
    Global Category Management Professional Services Executive Director
    Chain Iq Group Ag Feb 2023 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
  • Chain Iq Group Ag
    Global Sourcing Lead Professional Services
    Chain Iq Group Ag May 2022 - Sep 2022
  • Ey
    Strategy And Transformation Leader, Supply Chain Services
    Ey Jul 2020 - Feb 2022
  • Ey
    Procurement Consultant, Brand Marketing & Communications
    Ey Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
  • Ey
    Procurement Project Manager, Executive Travel Services
    Ey Feb 2019 - Jun 2019
    London, United Kingdom
  • Ey
    Procurement Source-To-Pay Leader
    Ey Jul 2017 - Jan 2019
    London, United Kingdom
  • Ey
    Procurement Leader Latin America
    Ey Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
  • Ey
    Procurement Consultant Print Services
    Ey Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
  • Ey
    Executive And Cross Border Procurement Leader, Products & Services
    Ey Apr 2015 - Jan 2016
    London, United Kingdom
  • Ey
    Global Operations Leader, Products And Services Procurement
    Ey Jun 2014 - Apr 2015
    London, United Kingdom
    In an operational management role, I designed and implemented new processes for the newly globalised 'Products and Services' buying group, comprising 120 staff in 40 countries. During my tenure, I successfully introduced cost saving and avoidance measures, improved business relationships and commercial management of the team and produced training and collaboration tools to guarantee regulatory compliance.
  • Ey
    Finance Lead, Technology Cost Optimisation Programme
    Ey Oct 2013 - May 2014
    London, United Kingdom
    In a Finance Business Partner and PMO role, providing expertise to identify, measure and deliver cost savings to meet the organisation's global Indirect Cost Reduction objectives, and to support a major operational restructure within the global IT Services function.
  • Ernst & Young
    Global Vendor Management Leader, Technology Procurement
    Ernst & Young May 2013 - Oct 2013
    I built a high-performing vendor management team to drive three strategic technology change programs end-to-end, whilst focusing on commercial management relationships with suppliers to improve delivery, mitigate risk and secure regulatory compliance.
  • Ernst & Young
    Global Category Leader, Technology Procurement
    Ernst & Young Jan 2012 - May 2013
    London, United Kingdom
    Specialising in technology procurement, I led the expansion of the hardware and managed services categories, driving global purchasing synergies. I successfully implemented a $multimillion Managed Print Service and drove significant global RFPs for PCs, servers and storage during my initial assignment with EY.
  • Lloyds Banking Group
    Programme Office Lead, Wholesale Risk Transformation Programme
    Lloyds Banking Group Apr 2011 - Dec 2011
    Assigned to the Wholesale Risk Transformation Programme, my remit was to support transformation of risk capability and integrate heritage risk systems and operational architecture to create a centralised hub. During the programme, I improved data controls and safeguarded data integrity, whilst supporting the adoption of new FSA regulatory requirements.
  • Barclays
    Head Of Governance Controls & Planning, Digital Banking
    Barclays Jun 2007 - Apr 2011
    Based within digital banking, I developed and integrated controls between online banking and existing retail distribution channels, set-up a PMO, defined business cases for marketing and controlled all costs, supplier relationships and risks. This includes PMO governance processes for a £multimillion online banking renewal programme.
  • Barclays Bank
    Senior Commercial Manager, Group Desktop Programme
    Barclays Bank May 2005 - Jul 2007
    I was a senior member of the programme management team, responsible for the delivery of a new strategic desktop platform for 25,000 UK-based employees. I was responsible for the commercial management of the programme, including control of the GBP £70M budget and outsourcing of Desktop Services to an external supplier.
  • Barclays Bank
    Finance Business Partner, Global Intrastructure & Service Delivery
    Barclays Bank Dec 2003 - May 2005
    I was responsible for providing financial and commercial support to the IT service management community (annual budget GBP £60M), including budgetary management, creation of business cases and benefits tracking and evaluation of supplier contracts
  • Henkel
    Senior Business Controller
    Henkel Feb 2002 - Sep 2003
    I was the financial and commercial controller for the GBP £25M turnover Schwarzkopf skin and haircare business in the UK.
  • Johnson & Johnson
    Franchise Controller, Eame Skincare
    Johnson & Johnson Sep 2000 - Feb 2002
    I provided financial and business case support to the marketing and supply chain functions for the European Skincare and Women's Health divisions of J&J Consumer Europe.
  • Carlsberg Group
    Finance Manager
    Carlsberg Group Mar 1998 - Sep 2000
    I led the finance team of 12 for the Retail division of Carlsberg-Tetley in the UK following consolidation of the business into its manufacturing sites in Northampton and Leeds. I was also responsible for evaluating business cases for retail promotions and managing customer discount and rebate schemes.
  • Bat
    Senior Commercial Accountant, Middle East Division
    Bat Jan 1989 - Jul 1997
    I was the finance and commercial lead for Rothmans' export businesses in the Middle East, supporting all aspects of the region's business - including manufacturing and supply chain, marketing and sales.

Derek Gardner Skills

Change Management Program Management Strategy Stakeholder Management Management Outsourcing Governance Vendor Management Leadership Business Process Improvement Pmo Project Delivery Business Transformation Business Strategy Project Planning Procurement Service Delivery Performance Management Project Portfolio Management Banking Process Improvement Contract Negotiation Finance Driven By Results Due Diligence Roi Justification

Derek Gardner Education Details

  • Acca
    Fellow Of Chartered Association Of Certified Accountants
  • Apm Group
    Apm Group
    Prince2 Registered Practitioner
  • John Hampden Grammar School
    John Hampden Grammar School

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