Vp, Cio
Developed and executed the enterprise technology strategy leading teams to create innovative digital solutions across all areas of the business and manufacturing areas.• Led a team of 65-100 employees and an annual budget of ~$40M. • Restructured IT creating a cross-functional business/technology nucleus to identify and create value through the use of innovative digital technology. • Completed a business-led digital transformation implementing SAP across all of North America. A one-year project implementing core ECC modules completed on time and within budget. • Continued transformational growth through subsequent phases implementing advanced SAP supply chain planning capabilities and extending SAP into all of South America.• Created a cloud-first strategy moving all in-house systems to public and hybrid cloud environments saving over $10 million while improving reliability, uptime and risk posture. • Established an advanced Data & Analytics program through cross-functional business / technology teams across the organization, leveraging the power of data science, predictive and tools like Snowflake and Tableau to create a digital analytics competency across the organization.• Created a comprehensive Cyber Risk Management program with accountability to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.• Developed a next generation technology strategy and roadmap (Digital Transformation 2.0) with an emphasis on customer engagement, manufacturing automation and data science.
