IPG MEDIABRANDS is on a journey of digital innovation across the Middle East and is set on transforming the way we service our agency network and clients. The driving force of this journey is Reprise, the centre of excellence for Digital Marketing Transformation. A digital first company, Reprise brings to life the transformative power of tech and data. More than a media agency, we combine consultancy and specialised digital capabilities in an effort to empower MEDIABRANDS agencies and clients with cutting edge digital solutions.

IPG MEDIABRANDS is on a journey of digital innovation across the Middle East and is set on transforming the way we service our agency network and clients. The driving force of this journey is Reprise, the centre of excellence for Digital Marketing Transformation. A digital first company, Reprise brings to life the transformative power of tech and data. More than a media agency, we combine consultancy and specialised digital capabilities in an effort to empower MEDIABRANDS agencies and clients with cutting edge digital solutions.

Following TAG's recent acquisition by a Private Equity firm there was a need for a Technology leader to join the executive board and to work quickly to define TAG's IT strategy and future state application architecture. With no existing Project Management capability a PMO function was quickly stood up to provide the TAG business with Business Analysis and Project Management capability that could deliver an aggressive roadmap of transformational change.Portfolio of change: - Compliance (PCI, ISO and GDPR)- Infrastructure Stabilisation and Transformation (Path to Cloud - Azure) - Data, Analytics & Integration (Dell Boomi, Power BI & MDH) - Automation and efficiency (SAAS - Tramada, Magnatech, ICQX) - Unified Communications (8x8) - CRM (Salesforce Introduction) - ERP (Netsuite) - Development (Introduction of Mobile Applications) - Service & Support (Introduction of a Managed Service Provider) Responsibilities: ■ Creation and execution of TAG’s Information Technology Strategy ■ Create and manage Information Technology department’s annual budget ■ Evaluate and assure potential acquisitions being considered by TAG, including how to integrate those acquisitions into the current IT landscape ■ Maintain, manage and improve the IT infrastructure architecture of the company’s technology landscape ■ Manage, mentor and develop all IT department employees■ Design and execution of the strategic Technology Roadmap. ■ Management of all external vendor relationships to ensure contractual obligations are met and adhered to. ■ Representative on the board of directors

Leadership and Recovery of all elements of the Travis Perkins ERP Transformation Programme. Travis Perkins embarked on a major programme of work to implement a new Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP), based on the Infor M3 Cloud Suite, fully integrated with existing heritage and 3rd party systems. Responsibilities included: Leadership, oversight, coordination and administration of all IT aspects of the Momentum Programme including governance, planning, budget, organisation, resourcing, vendor management and controlling day to day Programme activities.

To direct the creation and maintenance of the development plan for the defined architecturelayer. Ensure that a clear set of initiatives is designed, sized and delivered as agreed withbusinesses and functions. To establish and lead teams that define and deliver the IT deliveryprojects or programmes required to support the business in achieving its goals, strategiesand opportunities. Providing direction and leadership to Delivery teams and technicalspecialists which provides the business with a competitive edge by innovation and creativitythrough IT.Responsibilities included: ■ Providing direction to the Functional Heads/Business Unit Directors and/or IT Business Partners (as required) on all new/existing IT related business initiatives within the designated area of responsibility, e.g. Sales/Access; Branch/Store Systems; Supply Chain; Central Functions ■ Management of the end to end delivery process from understanding and contributing to concepts, supporting creation and business case analysis and directing the delivery through development, implementation and post implementation reviews. ■ Creation, management and monitoring of IT strategies and plans which are targeted towards continuous improvement and excellent customer service. ■ Drive standardisation and efficiencies into development teams through the introduction of the Scaled Agile Framework - SAFe

Management and Development of the customer services strategic operating model that aligns to the Vodafone Enterprise and Consumer service and commercial strategies. Accountability for the development and ownership of the Customer Services and Operations business plan which includes the Capex and Opex investments and business outcomes. Responsible for leading the transformation of Customer Services and Operations, in the following areas:• Strategic capabilities (strategic investment / Capex)• Commercial propositions (e.g. iPhone)• Business plan development and opportunities (Opex savings)

Head of Digital Responsibilities include: ▪ Development and maintaining relationships across the Technology, Consumer, Enterprise, CS&O & Digital communities▪ Establishing and management of an effective Digital stakeholder management and communications strategy▪ Development and maintaining relationships at appropriate levels within Front Office and Back Office IT Operations▪ Development and maintaining relationships at senior level with external IT Partners and Suppliers in support of the Operations/Service Management community▪ Development and line management of Programme’s functional team members▪ Act as an ambassador for IT Operations within the broader Vodafone communities▪ Programme Management of all Digital delivery (eCare, My Vodafone App, eShop & Vodafone Corporate Online) – Over 40 Digital Deliveries▪ Working with the appropriate stakeholders to define and agree the Digital vision, strategy, requirements, scope, objectives and desired benefits of the Digital Programme▪ Definition and execution of Programme and Project governance to ensure the Programme and associated Projects are aligned coherently with each other and comply with Vodafone governance standards▪ Planning, monitoring and control of the overall output of the Programme and Projects within the Digital Programme to ensure that these deliver the required products, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost▪ Monitoring and control of the overall output of the Programme and projects within the Digital Programme area to ensure that these deliver the business benefits defined in the business cases▪ Deployment of Agile best practices across projects in alignment with current standards

Programme Management of the NewCo programme that was initiated to transform Vodafones Billing and Customer Interaction capability by adopting an ‘Out of the Box’ Oracle solution. This Program Management role focused on the delivery of a number of highly complex releases that were pivotal for the Program and Vodafone.

Delivery of GEO Resilience to the VF - NewCo core application stack to ensure that the NewCo service can be resumed in case of major system outages or production Data Centre issues. This GEO Resilient capability will also provide a mechanism to implement major system upgrades without major service disruption.