I'm Michael Payne, a Technology Strategy, Information Security and Shared Services Executive, leveraging a time-tested career as a Chief Information Officer in multiple industries and environments, optimizing, aligning, and guiding global Information Technology organizations to achieve growth, deliver cost savings, and improve overall productivity. I offer mastery in combining Technology Innovation & Delivery Strategy and a global mindset grounded in local perspective to deliver results for multiple Boards & CEO’s, driving results that contribute to the success of the organization. Seasoned expert at finding synergy savings within M&A Integrations, Global ERP, Cyber Tools and Operational Alignment. Provides practical advice about strategies that create competitive advantages in the face of ever accelerating technological trends. Technology Strategy - Operations Alignment - Software Development - Generative AI & Copilot - Data Center Consolidations - Cloud Migrations - Global ERP Deployments & Integration - Board level Advisor - Cybersecurity Champion M&A Integration & Divestures ✅ Ranking third as Fortune Magazine’s list of “100 Fastest-Growing Companies” growing sales from $250M to $4.7B. ✅ Acquired and integrated thirty-one companies in Europe and North America merged into our Commercial & Government Segments. ✅ Restructured and divested six non-core Healthcare, Locums, Life Sciences, and European units. Consolidations include Data Centers, Front-Office CRMs, Europe Back-office & Shared Service Centers.✅ Unique blend of Technology, Operations, and Shared Services experience across Consulting, Staffing, Entertainment, and Consumer Products for Commercial & Government Orgs. ✅ Extensive global skillset as a fast paced and energetic leader with a proven record delivering Global ERP, CRM, Cyber Tools, and Digital Strategy.✅ International reputation as strategic innovator and for complex project delivery.✅ Slashed millions across enterprise software deals: Microsoft, LinkedIn, Cisco, Dell, Oracle, Hosting, DocuSign CLM, & Cybersecurity. Early adopter of Gen AI with Microsoft Copilot and GitHub.✅ Global mindset and local perspective with ability to deliver results across: M&A Integration, Consolidations, Marketing & Software Product Innovation.✅ Cybersecurity Council Co-Chair achieving CMMC 2.0, ISO & NIST standards. Deployed mission critical Security Operations Center for the Defense Industrial Base and Commercial Clients.MICHAEL PAYNENashville, Tennessee | 310.940.8454 | mcpayne1@gmail.com