Transforming tech with passion and pragmatism.
Turning complex challenges into sustainable, profitable solutions.
01. passion
Infectious energy and enthusiasm for transformation exemplify my deep passion for transformation.
As an inspiring speaker and educator, I bring a dynamic, engaging style to every interaction, sharing my excitement for technology and sustainable practices that motivate stakeholders.
02. knowledge
I possess profound expertise in digital & sustainable transformations. My background spans digitalization, IT management, green tech, ESG integration, data & analytics.
This enables me to turn complex data & digital programs into business value and improvements across global enterprises.
03. pragmatism
I apply a pragmatic, hands-on approach to transformation, focusing on cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions.
The focus is on simplifying transformations, embedding the best emerging technology choice, and facilitating knowledge transfer to ensure rapid ROI and long-term success.
Features
AI: The ESG Game Changer for a Sustainable Business
Proven Success
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Global IT Leadership and Operational Excellence: Directed IT services across 40 countries for 3,700+ employees, contributing to €1B in revenues and managing a €20M budget to maintain a strategic 2.5% revenue spend.
S4Hana IT Migration Leadership: Led program to establish a foundation for unified business processes and enhanced data maturity across multiple SAP systems, incorporating data cleansing and governance to facilitate seamless S/4HANA migration.
Global IT Carve-Out for IPO: Executed a 16-month global IT separation involving 5,000+ applications across 106 countries, managing 500+ projects during COVID, and ensuring continuity for 1,000+ dedicated applications.
Strategic Cloud Migration: As part of M&A, migrated SAP to Salesforce Sales & Services clouds for shared services saving €320K and €510K annually, with process reuse of 100% and 60% respectively.
Advanced Manufacturing and Facility Redesigns: Implemented two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Both emphasized robotics, IoT, AI/ML integration, and process re-engineering.
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success delivery rate for on-time, budget & scope project execution
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global IT Budget Reduction Program results over 3 years (€20M savings)
strategic visioning
Define clear paths and align transformation with business goals
leadership & communication
Lead and communicate effectively to engage stakeholders in transformation
decision making
Navigate complex decisions, ensuring resilience in transformations
adaptability & innovation
Foster adaptability and innovation in response to business challenges
client centricity
Center transformations around customer needs and satisfaction
integrity & persuasion
Champion changes with integrity and persuasive effectiveness
‘I recently worked with Joanne on a roundtable entitled “Understanding the Cloud Journey”. Joanne was a pleasure to work with and provided unique insights. She brought a wealth of expertise to the conversation.’
Z. Patel, Major Account Manager, Fortinet