Anup P.

Experience

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  Citi

  Apr 1999 - Jun 2004

  INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
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  Accenture

  Jun 2004 - Dec 2013

  SENIOR CONSULTANT

  Accenture, Amdocs, Virgin Media, BT, Telewest, Shell, Equifax, Centrica- Delivery of green/brownfield Global Shared Service centres and associated technology platforms (Genesys, Siebel, Cisco, Nortel, Avaya, Verint, Blue Pumpkin etc)- Managed multiple migrations and testing of legacy Government systems- Led the introduction of a new supply-chain process to cover the order to cash process for all B2B customers in Argentina- Programme-led the implementation and upgrade of SAP CRM for customer-facing contact centre facilities- Established a full PMO function to drive a portfolio of projects ranging between $1-15m+- Leadership of a team of 15 PMs over 2 years- Programme-led the deployment of a B2B eInvoicing solution, integrated into government & 3rd party haulier firms - Project-led the upgrade of Oracle & Siebel CRM for Centrica and BP, scope of 50+ countries - Led the implementation of ServiceNow Show less

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  Shell

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  SENIOR MANAGER – FEDERATED AUTHENTICATION & ACCESS IMPLEMENTATION

  Responsible for all aspects of project leadership and delivery, deploying an FAAS solution for Shell- Appointed to key role with Royal Dutch Shell plc, an Anglo-Dutch multinational oil & gas company- Full remit for the global deployment of a FAAS solution, successfully integrated into Microsoft Azure - Definition of business requirements for the FAAS platform, including business and IT benefits case- Chaired daily meetings and engagement with a portfolio of IT suppliers, vendors and stakeholders- End-to-end project leadership and delivery, including project planning, scope, budget and delivery Show less

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  Baringa Partners

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  PROGRAMME MANAGER, UKPN ERP IMPLEMENTATION & BIT TRANSFORMATION

  Responsible for all aspects of programme leadership, spearheading IT transformation and change- Appointed as Programme Manager, spearheading an ERP implementation and BIT transformation - Full remit for the successful deployment of SAP ERP integrated into Ruggedised Tablets for users- Definition of strategy / business case development, underpinning key IT transformational initiatives- Full P&L management responsibility for programme delivery and transformation, budget of £5.9m- Chaired regular meetings with a portfolio of suppliers, project leads & C-level internal stakeholders- Developed over 30+ business cases and 3-year IT transformation strategy, realising benefits via IT- Implementation of a £60m transformation programme, centred around SAP and Geofield Mapping- Led the deployment of 2,500+ tablets to field staff, delivering remote working capabilities & support Show less

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  Shell

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

  SENIOR MANAGER, SALESFORCE eCOMMERCE IMPLEMENTATION

  Responsible for spearheading Salesforce eCommerce deployment, full P&L control of over £2.7m- Appointed to lead the procurement of a new eCommerce platform, underpinning expansion plans- Focused on ensuring the seamless integration of technology into existing the JDE ERP platform - Successful procurement of eCommerce via a Systems Integrator, delivered without major disruption- Full governance and oversight of a portfolio of suppliers and vendors, ensuring successful delivery- Oversaw the provision of an online training initiative to a portfolio of 1500+ end users across the firm- Achieved business recognition from senior management for success of the project & meeting targets Show less

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  HSBC

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  PROGRAMME MANAGER, DIGITAL PLATFORM TRANSFORMATION

  Responsible for all aspects of programme delivery within a global bank, full P&L remit for £0.5m+- Appointed to spearhead business change relating to roll-out & transition of an internal digital platform - Effective management of agile virtual development teams, working across multiple work streams - Engaged collaboratively with Creative Agencies to prepare for roadshows and platform launches- Chaired daily meetings with offshore vendors, business project leads, local HR & key stakeholders- Top-level communications & engagement, working with Global CIOs during Global HQ relocation- Successfully maintained compliance & quality standards through the structured assurance process- Instrumental in extensive change management, impacting 100,000 employees with zero disruption- Established a programme team to provide top-level support for both onshore and offshore delivery Show less

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  RB

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  GLOBAL HEAD, TRANSITION & TRANSFORMATION

  Responsible for leading outsourcing of the IT services as part of a global outsourcing deal & initiative- Appointed to closely liaise with key stakeholders, along with 3rd parties Reckitt Benckiser and Infosys- Full P&L responsibility of circa £80m, managing programme governance and QA tollgate processes- Drove strategy definition for a portfolio of multiple interdependent Waterfall & Agile-based projects- Accountable for Global Programme Plan, including timelines, budgets, scope and dependencies - Global programme leadership – covering 66 countries, 297 locations & in excess 1000+ resources- Strong emphasis on risk management & risk mitigation, aligned to complex business requirements- Maintained programme compliance and quality through structured assurance processes & controls- Established a programme team to support 10+ work streams, including team mentoring & coaching- Successfully established O365 collaborative ways of working between partners, boosting efficiency Show less

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  Immediate Media Co

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  INTERIM CIO

  Responsible for the successfully migrating the largest active subscriptions data file in the UK and all associated publishing Bureau activities- PgM within a combined publishing house, former assets of Origin Publishing and BBC Magazines- Full P&L remit managing programme governance, risk & quality assurance- Migration of 55 million + subscriber data records from legacy to SAP ERP including SAP FICO- Responsible for eCommerce and SAP integration with online sales in excess of £25m per annum- Integration with BACS and Cybersource for payment processing and financial reconciliation- Drove alignment of programme objectives with strategic architecture, procedures and deliverables - Successfully-led the transition of all subscriptions management & data to an outsourced landscape- Implementation of O365 and SharePoint between partners to dramatically boost efficiency- Set-up an outsourced contact centre in South Africa, supporting both voice & non-voice customers Show less

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  FIS

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  GLOBAL COO M&A

  Managed the technology stream during both the acquisitions of Worldpay by Vantiv and FIS as well as organisation and shared service centre implementations.- Built a global team of 1000, including offshoring/nearshoring, with responsibility for 7 suppliers and 40 direct reports.- Led strategic global programs and executive-level transformations, with complete P&L oversight for over £20m.- Responsible for PCI/GDPR compliance.- Managed the migration and upgrades of a 24/7 payment processing platform with zero downtime, overseeing program delivery organisation-wide. Show less

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  London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  CORPORATE STRATEGY OFFICER

  Senior responsibility for defining technical and corporate strategy, including communications.- Led program and PMO delivery across the organisation in a consulting capacity.- Focused on strategic global programs and C-Level/SVP transformation initiatives.- Managed globally dispersed suppliers and a team of about 20 resources.- Held full P&L accountability for over £20m, overseeing governance, risk, and quality assurance.- Developed business cases for various technology and operational initiatives. Show less

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  Sanofi

  Apr 2020 - Sept 2024

  GLOBAL HEAD OF STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION / CIO

  Business transformation—my greatest human adventure so far.I believe in leading with empathy, inspiring others, and building a culture of integrity. Together, we achieve meaningful impact through shared vision and purposeful action, delivering tangible results:- Empowered global teams of over 1,000 professionals, building a collaborative culture that aligned diverse talents with strategic objectives.- Migration of 13 countries from legacy SAP ECC & JDE to S/4HANA (inc Manufacturing), Implementation of Kinaxis, Data Foundations for AI/ML, Cloud Migrations, MDM and Coupa/Tax, FP&A solutions. - Oversaw budgets up to $500 million, prioritising responsible investments to fuel sustainable growth and innovation.- Coordinated operations across 176 countries, harmonising teams and processes to achieve global consistency while honouring local adaptability.- Transformed M&A deals into billions in net sales by thoughtfully integrating cultures, systems, and strategic goals.- Owned a €400m digital program portfolio encompassing 400+ initiatives, driving digital fluency and organisational scalability.- Supported a workforce of 12,500 FTEs across 12 manufacturing sites, cultivating an environment where people feel motivated, supported, and valued. Show less

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  ALDAR

  Sept 2024 - now

  INTERIM GROUP TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION LEAD

  Led the development of the group strategy for Tech foundations at ALDAR, aligning with Corporate Strategy goals.- Established a centralized Transformation Management Office to enhance processes and governance.- Implemented innovative technologies to drive digital transformation initiatives and achieve strategic objectives.- Implemented a standardised way of working for internal and external partners.- Kicked of Oracle Fusion implementation (Finance, HR and Procurement) with Oracle and Change Management partners and migration to Microsoft Azure services inc MACC agreement.- Aligned on the migration to Agile DevOps, Data Foundations and Modern Workplace initiatives. Show less