Victor Jachens

Experience

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  BKB Limited

  May 1995 - Oct 1996

  Software Developer

  Senior Developer in relational database management systems and enterprise financial package.

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  Continental

  Nov 1996 - Sept 1998

  ERP System Manager

  ERP System Lead during implementation and benefits realization.

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  IBM

  Oct 1998 - Dec 2002

  ERP Consultant, Senior Project Manager

  Key roles in international ERP Programs across various industries like process manufacturing and consumer goods.

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  Gallaher Group PLC

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2007

  Director, Group Programs & Group Applications

  Leadership of board-level initiatives of corporate applications and programs. Key programs include defining and delivering a 2-tier ERP strategy, European CRM roll-out, new enterprise content management system and strategic outsource management of business applications.

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  JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

  Jul 2007 - May 2022

  Growing business performance across all 70+ markets by enabling the latest digital- and technology capabilities. Adaptability to all markets archetypes is key, while also securing corporate platform programs delivering global benefits. Further strategic accountabilities included leadership of the technology transformation program to establish the new corporate shared services (see featured awards), greenfield development of a new global sales force automation platform for circa 25 markets, securing Global IT Transformation benefits and appointed the Agile Lead for the IT organization. Show less Defining and deploying the latest best-in-class platforms and innovation to corporate functions. Lighthouse programs include modernization of SAP PLM to S4Hana (see featured), securing significant improved New Product Development KPIs for all markets, new group-wide deployment of a SaaS HR Talent suite (see featured), artificial intelligence pioneering (NLP, ML), iOT for emerging product devices, new employee engagement ecosystem, as well as platforms supporting employee recognition (see featured) and diversity & inclusion. Show less A broad span leadership role accountable to lead and oversee the definition and delivery of digital strategies for all markets- and factories, as well the corporate functions of Sales & Marketing, Emerging Products, Emerging Markets, Finance, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs & Communications – working directly with main board leaders.Key initiatives include the mobilization of ERP modernization of single instance SAP to S4Hana, mobilization of oneData corporate big data platform, integration- and robustification of the company’s 1st e-commerce platforms and securing the long-term sustainability of trade marketing- and sales forces ecosystems. Show less Accountable to lead governance, architecture and innovation of corporate technology platforms through delivery centers of excellence (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Application Development & Business Intelligence). Required close collaboration business facing teams, infrastructure & operations and IT security, risk management & data compliance. Furthermore, accountable for vendor management of strategic partners (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, SuccessFactors, Accenture), IT applications end-user training, establishing world class IT service standards and proactively pursuing the benefits of hype innovations at the time, like iOT, mobile-first, cloud, data science and big data. Show less

  • Vice President, Digital & IT - Markets, Regions and Global Business Services

    Jul 2020 - May 2022

  • Vice President, IT - Corporate Functions

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2020

  • Vice President, IT - Business Technology Services

    May 2013 - Jun 2016

  • Vice President, IT - Global Development Center

    Aug 2009 - Apr 2013

  • Director, Regional IT Lead

    Jul 2007 - Jul 2009
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  Freelance

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  International Digital & Technology CIO Advisory (Freelance)

  During my active transition, helping key stakeholders in multinational corporations and consultancies define true value-add technology-enabled transformations.

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  Gartner

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  Executive Partner (Executive Programs)

  Gartner Executive Partners (EP) manage a portfolio of 25 - 30 CxO-level relationships. Executive Programs (ExP) is Gartner’s premium membership service for CIOs/CDOs/CTOs, and is an indispensable tool for digital leaders to maximise value from technology, reduce business risk and drive up innovation. My focus is to ensure my clients benefit from the convenience of a single source of knowledge and insight focused on their specific priorities, service delivery in their context, the shared knowledge of the world's largest community of senior technology and digital executives, and the assurance of Gartner objectivity and independence. Show less

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  NSG Group

  Jun 2024 - now

  Chief Digital Officer (CDO)

  The Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at NSG is a newly established role to accelerate digital transformation across the group. NSG's 2030 Vision, Mission and Strategic plan is underpinned by the 4D's of transformation: Digital being one, together with business Development, Diversity and Decarbonization. The scope includes Digital, IS/IT and GBS, and the role is a member of the Management Committee, reporting into the CEO.