Global IT Leader; internationally experienced IT and business professional with a passion for delivering efficient and cost-effective solutions that enable the business to achieve or exceed their strategic goals. Areas of Focus:CIO Advisory ServicesAcquisitions and Divestitures; due diligence activitiesGlobal IT Integrations and Program ManagementGlobal ERP Rollouts; successful, cost-efficient team structureERP Maturity Assessments and Operational EffectivenessBusiness alignment; team structure for responsive, cost-efficient service deliveryIT Trusted Partner DevelopmentIT and Financial Shared ServicesProcess Engineering/Reengineering Direct working experience with automotive, manufacturing, warehouse distribution centers; pharmacy, grocery and dairy industries.Over thirty-seven years of experience in Information Technology with a focus in the Automotive Industry• Depth of business knowledge in ERP global rollouts, automotive, financial, HR/Payroll, manufacturing, supply chain management, integrated systems, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) • Highly experienced in IT and Financial Shared Services• Strong knowledge and experience in IT Governance and Sarbanes Oxley compliance; General Computing Controls, segregation of duties; strong internal controls built into software and business processes• Experienced in developing/determining IT strategies to address business needs that align with business objectives and direction• Experienced in acquisitions and divestitures, transitional services agreements• Strong competencies in business process reengineering (BPR); cost reductions and efficiencies gained in standardization, reengineering processes, leveraging of internal resources and outsourcing where appropriate• Strong program/project management skills and business case development with proven results• Strong technical skills in system architecture, design, development (or selection), database administration; system security, implementation, support, change management and disaster recovery• Knowledgeable in web tools, applications, portals, Internet/Intranet/Extranet environments• Knowledgeable in infrastructure; wide area network architecture, network security and help/service desk development and management• Trained and experienced in applying Six Sigma “Champion”, Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles• Excellent communication and people skills; customer focus, service oriented; detailed and analytical with creative problem solving skills