Senior IT Leader / IT Director, innovative, versatile and commercially astute, with extensive global multi-sector experience of leading and developing IT operations and infrastructure, delivering business-aligned IT solutions.Expertise in ERP, CRM & e-commerce/EDI implementation, working with the business at up to Board level to determine requirements, evaluate options, procure solutions & deliver fit-for-purpose technology, meeting business needs.Internationally experienced, having engaged across locations including the UK, Mainland Europe & Australia.Experienced in 3rd party vendor selection and relationship management, leading highly-challenging commercial negotiations, improving service provision, negotiating SLAs / KPIs and realising cost savings.Accomplished and clear as a communicator, able to translate and explain complex IT concepts to non-technical decision makers, clearly outlining and articulating business cases and anticipated business benefits.Experience of driving highly effective IT change management, reviewing business processes, delivering business improvements, improving IT security and contributing to increased shareholder value via use of IT.Inspirational as a Business Leader, with proven success in managing, developing and mentoring high-performing teams. Leverages an ‘open’ and ‘communicative’ style of leadership to get the best out of people.