Chavdar Vlachkov

Chavdar Vlachkov

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  • About me

    Engagement Director Europe TCS - Transformation

  • Education

    • University of National and World Economy, Sofia

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor's Degree Finance, General Graduated with: 95,58%

      Corporate finance,Public finance,European Economic Integration, Financial and Managerial Accounting, International Finance, Macroeconomics, Taxation, Tax Control and Tax Law.

    • University of National and World Economy, Sofia

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor's Degree International Economic Relations Graduated with 87,08%

      International economics, International Law, European Integration, International relations, Internationalbusiness, Conjuncture and forecasting of international markets, etc.

    • Vrije Universiteit Brussel

      2012 - 2014
      Master's Degree MS in Management Science

      Project Management, Information system management European, International Business law Economic Integration, Governance, Law, and Policy of the European Union, Competition Policy and State Aid etc

  • Experience

    • NGO Friends of Europe

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2010
      PR

      Coordination of joined activities with government authorities, other NGOs and private organizations aimed at introducing the EU values to the younger generation. Organization of events and seminars, both local and abroad. Management of communication tasks.

    • Fraport AG

      Jun 2009 - Oct 2009
      Trainee in the department “International programs and projects”

      In the department "International programs and projects" I worked on the preparation, management and reporting of projects financed by EU funds. The most of the projects were financed through the Operational Programme "Human Resources Development 2007-2013".

    • MobileXpense

      Dec 2010 - Nov 2015

      I was responsible for providing active leadership of all aspects of projects from start to finish, including:• resource identification, stakeholder involvement, project planning, requirements gathering, technical and functional documentation, issue tracking and resolution, lifecycle testing and full project execution to include tracking, reporting, rollout, interfacing with other business departments and formalized project closure.• I was responsible for the team’s capacity planning and expected to drive the development of project management best practices insuring the profitability of every project managed by the team. Show less • Management of system implementation projects (SaaS) across a multinational environment with exposure to multiple business sectors: pharmaceutical, manufacturing, healthcare and others. Process analysis and implementation of products developed by Mobilexpense. Project implementation including operational management, stakeholder coordination, communication and solution research. • Pre-sales support, consultancy and product presentation are part of the main responsibilities of a Project Manager, along with the shared responsibility in product development, enhancement and third party’s system integration (such as Sales platforms, ERP, EDI and HR systems).• Active contributor to formulating and defining internal process and follow up improvement analysis. Show less Managing solution oriented development for clients. Maintaining relations with key accounts:• Customer Support & Account Management - responsible for B2B and 3rd level partners’ client portfolio for German corporate clients and public institutions.• Manage the end-to-end implementation process in the customer’s environment, considering the setup configurations already implemented for the client in question. • Business analysis - gathering and analysing client requests for post-implementation configurations and new developments based on their T&E expense management business needs. Show less

      • Head of Project Management and Implementation

        Sept 2014 - Nov 2015
      • Project and Implementation manager / Solution Consultant

        Jan 2013 - Sept 2014
      • Client Relations Manager

        Dec 2010 - Jan 2013
    • Accenture Belgium

      Jan 2016 - Mar 2023

      Leading the Accenture Interactive Belux Practice for Digital Experience Platforms.- Area of professional focus: e-commerce & marketplace strategy and delivery, technology driven business transformations, digital enablement & customer experience;- Program and Project management of broad multi-annual programs technology driveprograms;- Lead in strategy and problems diagnostics of client experience in the context of digital channels and lead the follow up transformations;- Coordinating Change Management activities across geographies and business units;- Extensive team leadership experience & coaching;- Technology roadmap assembly and execution.- Translate the strategic directions and objectives established by clients into holistic strategiesand actions;- Business development, budget management and business initiatives prioritization and planning. Show less

      • Senior Manager Consulting

        Dec 2018 - Mar 2023
      • Manager Digital Technology Consulting

        Jan 2016 - Nov 2018
    • Tata Consultancy Services

      Mar 2023 - now
      Engagement Director Europe - Digital Transformation

      I am part of TCS Consulting branch, in particular the Transformation practice. I am responsible for the European region with focus on Consumer Goods & Services, Retail, Manufacturing & LS working at the intersection of IT & Business Strategy. My main responsibilities include:- Business & technology advisory for Sales & CRM, Digital Customer Engagement , Channel mgmt, Marketing & Communication, O2C, Operational Efficiency, Development of Sustainable Organizations , E-commerce ;- Process & reorganization strategy;- Customer centricity transformation;- Platform lead business transformation;- Shaping and coordinating change management strategies across geographies and business units. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leadership and Management Skills

      EPTDA Academy's Professional Development Program
      Apr 2013
    • E-Commerce and Social Media Training

      EPTDA Academy's Professional Development Program
      Mar 2013
    • PRINCE2 Certification

      APMG-International
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chavdar Vlachkov
      National award for young scientists "Dr. Ilko Eskenazi - Bulgaria and the European Union in the field of economic sciences – 2010 International foundation “Saint. St. Cyril and Methodius” Jun 2010 Winner of the national award for young scientists "Dr. Ilko Eskenazi - Bulgaria and the European Union in the field of economic sciences – 2010 bestowed by the International foundation “Saint. St. Cyril and Methodius” for the report - "Analysis of EU energy policy and research of existing European programs. The award was presented by Mrs. Kristalina Georgieva - European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response.
    • Awarded to Chavdar Vlachkov
      Best CSR solution Awarded by a jury from international experts and the forum "CSR - Business in practice - 2009" Apr 2009 Awarded the first place for developing and presenting the best CSR solution for the given business case. The event is organized by AIESEC Bulgaria and jury consisted of CSR experts from various international companies.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • PR and Communications Manager

      Issued by NGO "Friends of Europe" on Jan 2005
      NGO "Friends of Europe"Associated with Chavdar Vlachkov