Stephen O'Connell

• Supported CIO in €2 billion wholesale-retail business.
• Implemented governance processes, achieving 30% reduction in monthly capex requests.
• Enhanced regulatory compliance preparation for NIS2 through strategic budget management.
• Revitalized IT organization, improving service levels by 20% and addressing technical debt.
• Recruited key talent to strengthen IT operational effectiveness and business performance.
• Introduced IT business engagement model with clear stakeholder mapping.
• Managed IT operations, service desk, and supply chain IT for national distribution network.
• Led successful IT integration for mergers and acquisitions, delivering on time and within budget.

• Spearheaded digital-first technology strategy post-merger of three companies.
• Acted as key technology advisor to C-suite executives and shareholders for strategic alignment.
• Led transition to Microsoft Azure Cloud, enhancing governance and security frameworks.
• Unified key production systems, integrating Analytics (Power BI) and ERP (DAX) technologies.
• Established Group IT organization structure, fostering team capabilities and business engagement.

Served as a member of EMEA IT leadership team, creating strategic roadmaps for technology implementation.

• Delivered significant enabling technology projects, including an S&OP project across 30 countries. (SAP)
• Managed deployment of CRM solutions in 30 countries within an 18-month timeline with a six-member team. (SAP)
• Forged executive-level partnerships throughout EMEA to strengthen IT-marketing collaboration.

Developed top-tier IT teams by acquiring and nurturing talent in analytics solutions.

• Led PMO initiatives for large-scale ERP projects, overseeing €300 million business merger across six countries.
• Facilitated global process management and enhanced offshore partnerships in India and US markets.
• Conducted training on project methodologies, maintaining system reliability through effective support strategies.
• Colgate EMEA representative at Sapphire, SAP Customer Value Network EMEA region.

• Led the initial planning phase for the Tirlán and Glanbia IT systems separation project.
• Evaluated and selected implementation partner for S&OP planning process (SAP).

• Delivered strategic advice to CEO and Program Director for internal project deployment SAP (TPM) S&OP process

• Delivered credit scoring solutions with comprehensive control reports on metrics and outcomes.

• Launched start-up "Bring It To The Lab" and Safe2o product brand to foster entrepreneurial skills.