Leader of global infrastructure teams (Network, Data Centers, Collaboration, Service Desk, End-user Systems, and ITSM).

Leader of global infrastructure engineering and operation teams (Network, Data Centers, Collaboration, Service Desk, End-user Systems, and Manufacturing IT).Extensive knowledge managing and influencing outsourced service providers ($75+ annual spend) and running and maintaining hybrid cloud infrastructure services. Proven experience leading IT transformation initiatives that includes outsourcing, migrating on-premise systems to cloud-based technologies and integrating infrastructure services to support new acquisitions.Specializes in the assessment of external and internal technology capabilities to achieve competitive position for global corporations within the life sciences and consumer goods sectors. Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies and Manufacturing systems with a cloud-first mindset to help deliver on Operational Excellence and Service Level Management.Proven track record of ensuring reliable 24/7 infrastructure operations while driving continual service improvements. Strong understanding of emerging technologies and the ability to provide direction on which new technologies should be assimilated, integrated, and introduced as new services.Customer focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage business relations and global initiatives. Change leader that is experienced in delivering enterprise level change rapidly and with measurable results.Experience living and working in Switzerland, developing and executing a strategic plan that ensures worldwide employees are highly engaged and satisfied.

Responsible for all aspects of delivering infrastructure services, including operations and the implementation of new technologies across global sites, while managing a $50MM budget and overseeing a staff of more than 300 IT professionals with focus on service uptime, user-experience, cost reduction, and empowering employees and contractors.

Leader of BD's global infrastructure engineering and operation teams (Data Centers, Network, Servers, Desktops, Storage, Messaging, Service Desk, Client Systems and Architecture). Through these teams, responsible for establishing global standards, engineering, design, operational support, and the overall strategy and lifecycle management of BD's global IT infrastructure.