Gerry Mecca Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

A friend branded me a "serial CIO" after my fourth CIO role. In addition, I have found a niche in IT M&A/Carve-Outs. I capitalize on deep business and information technology consulting and advisory experience to achieve operational excellence, effective organizational design, predictable digital transformation projects, affordable strategic sourcing, practical IT strategic planning, and timely project execution. Over 25 years of experience in M&A, carve-outs, and IPO. Open to interim and fractional CIO and CISO. Referenceable.In 2023 I joined PwC's Executive Advisor Network. PwC introduces seasoned, independent CxO-level executive advisors to augment their clients' strategic initiatives with "unparalleled credibility and practical industry experience." These advisors bring specialized operational expertise tailored to the markets our clients wish to explore, offering a unique perspective and invaluable insights. Ask me about how I can help your organization.

Richardson, Tx, Us

The senior capstone projects at the UT Dallas Jindal School of Management allow companies to develop innovative solutions to their business problems. Along with other industry experts, I assist students in small groups on the projects spawned throughout the semester to prepare them for the real world after graduation.For more info go to https://utdsolv.utdallas.edu/

Arlington, Texas, Us

Since 1979, Gerry has coached high-level amateur baseball for youth and adults. He is an award-winning individual amateur MSBL World Series and NABA National Champion baseball player and coach. In 2014, he founded the North Texas Amateur Foundation, a charity intent on making baseball a part of every kids life regardless of their abilities. In 2018, he was inducted into the Men’s Senior Baseball Hall of Fame. At the Texas Rangers Youth Academy, he and his coach colleagues provide free year-round baseball and softball instruction to athletes ages 7-18, summer ball through Major League Baseball’s Nike RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) League, dozens of on-field development opportunities and education programming for its athletes on their journey to becoming Major League citizens.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

In this role, Gerry is responsible for the company’s global information technology solutions reporting to the CEO and will leverage 20+ years of CPG M&A and carve-out experience as he leads Tropicana Brands Group technology platforms to stand on its own.

Carrollton, Tx, Us

Guided product engineering and IT Operations team while reporting to the CEO. Inspired digital transformation of key retail store inventory management operations in the face of a global pandemic produced higher teamwork outputs despite a nearly 50% staff reduction utilizing collaboration tools in a newly established work-from-home environment.

Burlington, Massachusetts, Us

Guided new team members in collaborating on company merger synergy targets. mobilized post-Keurig acquisition effort to integrate communication systems.

Plano, Tx, Us

Digitally transformed the Direct Store Delivery platform modernizing sales, delivery, and merchandising for the US. Steered IT operations and strategy supporting a $4B finished goods project portfolio. Oversaw five direct and twenty-two indirect employees and delivered to 150 US distribution centers. Led all Bottler IT M&A activities. Pioneered MyDay, an iOS-based field sales mobile application that disrupted the industry and re-positioned Dr Pepper as the industry’s innovation leader. Steered IT operations and strategy supporting the multi-$B finished goods project portfolio. Owned data center, cloud computing, end-user computing, and sales innovation and research functions. Led numerous technology-related M&A and carve-out initiatives.

Plano, Texas (Tx), Us

Directed IT due diligence and planning to support numerous acquisitions (DP/7Up Bottling Group, AABC, 7Up of San Francisco, etc.) while managing service delivery, stakeholder relationships, sales, and supply chain technology projects.

Led IT operations for a $4B US Independent Bottling business. Oversaw technology integrations, projects and transformations, strategic planning, and budgeting efforts ($17M OPEX/CAPEX) and 55 staff.

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Drove $40M deployment and SAP integration 150 North American locations. Successfully insourced data center. Spearheaded merger of DP SevenUp/RC; Directed 23 staff.

Houston, Texas, Us

Managed ERP, PeopleSoft Financials and infrastructure-related projects; led IT M&A and infrastructure outsourcing efforts. Served on CIO’s “IT Strategy” consortium outsourcing service desk and end user computing functions to HP. Assigned to international expansion operation during Louisiana Land & Exploration acquisition to integrate international organization and relocate data center.

Spearheaded the sales and marketing startup functions in US and International establishing national account, government, retail, distributor business.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Fountain Valley, CA/Dallas, TX/Baltimore MDOpened Dallas and Baltimore branches leading up to company IPO.Consistently ranked as leading producer and set numerous company sales records, including company’s first $1M day.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Host for the popular restaurant lounge chain

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Joined McDonalds in Farmers branch and completed management training in 1978. Verses on all equipment and installed and supported all McOpCo upgrades of cash registers and Kronos time clocks. Moved to Arlington store and continued as crew and maintenance while attending UTA.

Mba, Business Administration

Ba, Communications

It Leadership, Aresty Institute Of Executive Education