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1. Innovation management: from diagnostic (why isn't innovation producing the anticipated / expected results) to ideation management (open / consortium / elite), portfolio management (tying investment to corpoarte strategy and objectives), resource allocation, PMO and PM. $ 325 Million in innovation benefits generated. 2. PMO: Diagnostics / Set-up / Management and reporting: typically gaining insight into programs and projects, offshore or near-shore realities, setiing up PMO's and managing them end-to-end, usually on a global basis for MNC's 2. Complex PM rescue and diagnosis - rescued a $ 350M SAP project - besides many smaller projects "that were going south" 3. Strategic sourcing: within a broader supply chain strategy context, I help clients establish strategy, approach and processes leading to a self-reliant unit. Focus includes negotiation strategies, spend segmentation, vendor management/scorecards, collaboration, demand planning and forecasting, inventory management etc. over 100 engagements completed, over $ 2 Billion in spend sourced and achieved an aggregate 12.3% in overall savings versus baseline. 4. Complexity Management: eliminate complexity, especially in 3 major areas: merger intergration, branding/pricing and SKU management, and internal busines processes. Typical results lead to better market positioning/penetration, vast increases in customer satisfaction, better margin optimization and streamlined processes (perhaps as simple as an effective merger integration process) 5. IT strategy and Governance: Network/Communications assessments leading to better / less expensive infrastructures whilst leveraging next generation technologies (saved about $ 56M for a US client in one instance) ~ SOA strategies but first and foremost, Cloud computing and impact / possibilities

Strategic Sourcing • Direct involvement with over 100 discrete Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development efforts in a broad range of categories, including, chemicals, agricultural products, plastics, automotive components and materials, electronic components and contract manufacturing, information technology, telecommunications, packaging, transportation, energy, MRO, laboratory supplies, marketing materials and services, contract research services, legal and financial services, benefits, facilities management, contract labor through IT enabling tools and CPFR initiatives. Over $ 2.5 Billion in spend contracted Business Strategy and Growth • Developed growth-focused strategic market segmentation for precision-machined components manufacturer, based on worldwide assessment of customers’ perspectives and competitive positioning – develop pricing and branding strategy; leading to 16% margin improvement and 3.2% market share gain. Merger Integration • Redefined worldwide production strategy for the merger of 2 global pharmaceutical companies, incorporating network reconfiguration, SKU rationalization, new performance systems, and identification of operational performance potential. Elevated value creation potential of merger by 50% – one of the most successful global mergers. Operations/Performance Improvement • Led worldwide performance improvement program for specialty steel and machine components firm, including idea generation by 15,000 employees in 20+ facilities, reducing overhead costs 24% and operating costs 15% while improving quality and service 20-50%.

Master, Economics

Bachelor'S Degree