Transformed IT from a tactical help desk into a strategic growth engine supporting a $2.5B enterprise. Reported directly to the CEO and partnered with private equity sponsor Blackstone and the board to deliver scalable, compliant, and cost‑efficient technology platforms. • AI adoption at scale: Achieved 80%+ enterprise adoption of AI tools, boosting productivity and accelerating decision-making across operations and finance. • Scaled enterprise through M&A: Integrated 24 acquisitions in 36 months by standardizing ERP, HRIS, collaboration platforms, and an integration playbook, reducing timelines by 60%. • Cybersecurity uplift: Launched first enterprise cybersecurity program, raising cyber maturity score from 16/100 to 97/100 and aligning with NIST CSF, SOC 2 and PCI standards. • Cloud & cost optimization: Migrated to Azure cloud‑centric data center, cutting infrastructure costs by 30% while improving system reliability and scalability. • Data & reporting modernization: Built enterprise data warehouse (Microsoft Fabric), shifting executive reporting cadence from monthly to daily, enabling faster board‑level insights. • Workforce enablement: Delivered modern workplace tools that improved collaboration and employee effectiveness across 5,000+ staff.

Directed global IT strategy for a $1.5B fintech leader, reporting to executive leadership and partnering with private equity sponsor Silver Lake to enable international expansion and M&A integration. Positioned IT as a driver of growth, compliance, and operational efficiency across three continents. • Global ERP & CRM Modernization: Delivered enterprise ERP and CRM platforms within 18 months, standardizing financial and sales processes across North America, EMEA, and APAC. • M&A Integration at Scale: Integrated 18 acquisitions into a unified technology stack, reducing onboarding timelines by 35% and accelerating revenue synergies. • Cloud Transformation: Consolidated 12 regional data centers into a single global cloud architecture, cutting infrastructure costs by 22% while improving resilience and scalability. • Operational Efficiency: Rationalized application footprint by 40%, reducing technical debt and enabling faster product launches for global partners. • Regulatory & Risk Alignment: Strengthened IT governance and controls to align with PCI and SOC 2 standards, ensuring compliance across global payment operations.