Paul Wulff Email & Phone Number

United States

Lake Forest, Il, Us

Key Achievements• Created (and own) the IT organisations first multi-year strategy plan in consultation with executive leadership team, BU presidents, and key stakeholders as well as present said strategy to the organisation annually ensuring clarity in direction• Negotiated a 5% year-on-year reduction in expenditure for Reynolds' principal MSP, amounting to savings of over $1 million• Implemented a Zero Trust Network Access solution for over 10,000 Enterprise IT and Operational Technology clients• Designed and deployed an air-gapped immutable backup solution for both cloud and on-premise environments, enhancing ransomware protection and cutting operational costs of the legacy system by over 5%• Ongoing key technology partner for ERP transformation, architecture, and design of cloud implementation SAP S/4HANA• Engineered a multi-region disaster recovery strategy, achieving a 50% reduction in Recovery Time Objective (RTO)• Completed large-scale divestiture activities as well as develop IT M&A runbook with key business stakeholders• Developed and grew the Enterprise Architecture team by 200%, encompassing all facets of the organisation• Implemented a cloud-based, next-generation wireless management solution, which enhanced capabilities and coverage while achieving a 15% cost saving over the legacy systemKey Responsibilities• Develop, own, and evolve overarching IT strategic plan in consultation with business and executive leadership teams• Craft value-driven engineering solutions with the business to enhance efficiency within the organisation• Serve as senior technology advisor to executive leadership to understand the IT philosophy, purpose, and intent• Managing strategic vendor relationships, including conducting Request for Proposal (RFP) exercises and negotiating contracts• Lead IT executive for mergers and acquisitions activities ensuring repeatable consistent practises• Lead a team consisting of 5 direct reports and around 35 indirect

Boston, Ma, Us

Santander US operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Santander, a Madrid-based banking giant with a valuation of $60 billion. Catering to over 145 million clients across the United States, Europe, and Latin America, Santander US employs more than 20,000 staff members. In the US, the company runs a varied business strategy that includes branch and digital banking services, auto financing, as well as global corporate and private banking solutions.Key Achievements• Directed a $60 million modernisation and overhaul of the banks North American infrastructure footprint, which included updates to the network, security protocols, and data centre strategy, as well as mainframe systems to support growth• Evaluated critical deficiencies within the existing infrastructure, processes, governance, and teams developing a comprehensive plan integrating industry-leading solutions at Santander• Collaborated closely with the global procurement team to negotiate contract renewals and RFP’s ensuring the business saw both operational efficiencies but also savings of over $15 million• Crafted a three-year strategic vision that promoted innovative thinking aimed at the future of banking technologyKey Responsibilities• Led the technology towers for network, security, cloud, hosting, cybersecurity, and third-party integrations• Ensured operational efficiency across retail, consumer, investment, and commercial banking units through effective management of a consolidated infrastructure strategy• Managed a portfolio of common services platforms, aligning with the broader business objectives and operational needs• Optimised various infrastructure components to enhance overall system performance and reliability• Delivered best-in-class technology solutions, upholding the company's competitive edge in the banking sector• Met both business and regulatory demands by implementing solutions that adhered to industry standards and best practices

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

GNC is the largest specialty retailer of nutritional products in the world with over 4,000 locations in North America and 2,000 international locations. Privately held since 2020, the company is a leader in ecommerce and order fulfillment processes as well as developing unique customer experience programs.Key Achievements• Oversaw the entire technology stack end-to-end at GNC, including Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, Service Desk, Store Operations, Network, Security, and IT Operations• Reported directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a dotted line to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)• Partnered with CISO to ensure PCI compliance and developed a modern cyber-resilient architecture• Implemented an agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology for the e-commerce website, which attracted between 4 to 6 million unique visitors per month attributing 35% of revenue• Managed a team of 6 direct reports and around 45 indirect staff, comprising both full-time employees and contractors• Administered infrastructure and operations across more than 4,000 GNC locations and for over 15,000 employees, encompassing security and in-store technology• Enhanced the adoption of next-generation retail technologies and developed infrastructure for new market entriesKey Responsibilities• Responsible for the entire end-to-end IT organisation as a whole, reporting directly to Global CIO• Led IT strategy development on ecommerce platform and technology innovation across warehouse and retail fulfillment• Accountable for security and compliance, including development and implementation of security protocols, disaster recovery and business continuity plans• Responsible for implementing best practices in IT operations and infrastructure management• Managed a team of 5 direct reports with approximately 30 indirect full time, contractor, and Managed Service Partners

Chicago, Il, Us

Key Achievements• Led the synergies infrastructure design team integral to the $63 billion merger between Kraft and Heinz, creating a unified IT framework• Managed and maintained operational expenditure budgets of $40 million and capital expenditure budgets of $15 million through strategic financial oversight• Achieved annual savings of over $15 million by consolidating the global infrastructures of Heinz and Kraft into a singular, future-proof SD-WAN, maintaining zero outages post-implementation• Successfully migrated more than 6,800 devices in a three-month period, enhancing operational efficiency by centralising disparate WAN services to a single provider with a consolidated Service Level Agreement (SLA), yielding over $2.2 million in annual cost savings• Partnered with the business during M&A to support migration of disparate SAP ERP systems of legacy ECC into S4/HANA• Identified and facilitated the adoption of Skype for Business as the prime enterprise collaboration tool, managing a nine-month migration that resulted in over $1 million in annual savings and significantly improved the user experience• Consistently drove year-on-year cost reductions of 2-5% through meticulous IT strategy and operational excellenceKey Responsibilities• Oversaw network and security services for Kraft Heinz, a $40 billion corporation, providing support for over 35,000 employees • Led modernisation of IT infrastructure through the implementation of various technology initiatives, enhancing efficiency and cost- effectiveness• Advised the Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) and other leadership on IT strategies, contributing to informed decision -making at the highest level• Managed the entirety of IT-related mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities during the Kraft and Heinz merger• Directed a team of 7 direct reports with approximately 55 additional personnel, including full-time employees and contractors

London, Gb

BT Global Services is a telecommunications company providing services and consulting in security, cloud and networking disciplines for corporations worldwide. Operating in over 180 countries and employing over 20,000 staff, BT Global Services is a division of UK-based BT Group. A networking technology pioneer, BT is a Gartner Magic Quadrant leader and is a foundational infrastructure component of many Fortune 100 organisationsKey Achievements• Partnered with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), technology partners, and industry vendors at BT Global Services to architect and deliver state-of-the-art solutions, tailored to meet client business requirements in a variety of settings• Conceived and implemented strategic IT solutions that enhanced performance, stability, and system availability, leading to significant cost reductions and operational improvementsKey Responsibilities• Spearheaded the design and management of bespoke solutions for Fortune 500 clients, including Proctor & Gamble, Mars, Kraft Heinz, Shire Pharmaceuticals, and Bristol Myers Squibb, ensuring their IT infrastructures were optimised and aligned with their business strategies• Provided leadership and performance enhancement feedback to a 12-member team, imparting expertise across key technical domains such as WAN, LAN, Wireless LAN, Security, and Voice• Managed a core team consisting of 4 direct reports and approximately 15 additional personnel including full-time employees and contractors, ensuring that the delivery of IT services was seamless and effective• Took the helm of the technical pre-sales organisation in close collaboration with the BT Chief Technology Officer, driving the front-end of the sales process with technical acumen• Served in a consultative capacity to a roster of Fortune 100 companies, leveraging industry insights and technical expertise to support the business goals and IT requirements of clients in sectors including consumer packaged goods (CPG) and pharmaceuticals

Kista, Stockholm, Se

Supported 25+ sites, 600+ users, and 50+ servers while overseeing the Asia-Pac regional network and security for Ericsson Australia.