Proven executive leader with diverse experience in demanding and complex environments. Seasoned analytic and collaborative communication skills refined with the experience of frequent interaction and relationships of trust with C-level business executives. Skilled at communicating complicated technical topics in understandable business terms and context. Extensive people management: successfully leading and motivating numerous teams of talented professionals. Innovative thought leader skilled at building on and challenging current thinking with positive, candid, clear-eyed approach. Broad exposure to cultures, processes and technologies in organizations.Core competencies include:◇ IT and Data Strategy (aligned with business leaders)◇ SAP Implementation and Support◇ Development of People and Organizations◇ Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures◇ Technology Enabled Cost Transformation and Outsourcing◇ Digital Business Technologies◇ Financial Planning/Budgeting (Zero Based Budgeting)◇ Organizational Change LeadershipKey accomplishments include:◇ Created/Instituted Career Development Program for 800+ person IT Department. Developed content to address gaps in competencies, improve business alignment and sourcing approach to manage growing demand. Improved employee retention/engagement/collaboration between business partners and IT.◇ Led Transformation/Outsourcing of IT Department. Led transformation to a lean, competitive org model saving multi-million dollars annually while improving stability/quality.◇ Developed comprehensive Three Year IT Strategy semi-annually. Aligned with business strategy, the IT strategy included forward looking opportunities designed to grow the business utilizing IT applications, infrastructure and security.◇ Delivered multi-million dollar annual savings to business by implementing Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO). Oversaw deployment of SAP’s TPO allowing Sales to optimize their multi-billion dollar annual Trade Spend.