Description

Global transformation leader with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide Finance, Technology, Data and AI transformations across multinational organizations including Holcim, Swarovski and DHL.

Recognized for translating emerging technologies into measurable business value through large-scale operating model redesign, ERP modernization, AI adoption and intelligent automation initiatives. Trusted partner to CFOs, CIOs and executive leadership teams, delivering transformation programs exceeding €1B in investment value and generating significant productivity, efficiency and operating margin improvements.

Unique combination of Finance leadership, Global Business Services expertise and Enterprise AI delivery, spanning FP&A transformation, SAP modernization, predictive analytics, Generative AI, intelligent automation and data governance.

Experienced in building global transformation organizations, leading cross-functional teams across multiple continents and driving enterprise-wide adoption of AI-enabled ways of working.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
Italian
Fluent
Portuguese
Conversational
German
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Zurich (up to 50km), Basel (up to 50km), Zug (up to 50km)

Holcim (Contractor)
Senior AI Transformation & Project Manager – IT (Enterprise AI Transformation Lead
January 2023 - Today (3 years and 6 months)
Switzerland
• ● AI Target Operating Model (TOM): Co-designed and deployed Holcim's enterprise AI operating model, establishing governance, delivery frameworks and organizational structures supporting 60+ AI, analytics and data specialists globally.
• ● Generative AI Platform: Led development and deployment of enterprise Generative AI solutions across multiple business entities, achieving >30% productivity gains and >80% user adoption while establishing governance, risk and compliance controls.
• ● Predictive Operations Analytics: Deployed predictive machine-learning models for cement strength and machine maintenance optimization across 5+ manufacturing plants, driving direct ROI.
• ● AI Portfolio Delivery: Managed cross-functional AI product portfolio comprising predictive maintenance, fleet optimization, visual intelligence and knowledge management solutions, delivering measurable operational and financial value.
• ● Social Impact Automation: Deployed a smart AI identification and allocation MVP for corporate social responsibility, successfully scaling it across 40+ business sites worldwide.
• ● Governance & Compliance: Established rigid data quality and data privacy frameworks to ensure all AI products complied with international information security policies and ethical AI standards.
AI governance AI project management Traditional AI GenAI Digital Transformation
Swarovski
Global Senior Director – Controlling, Data Analytics Excellence
January 2019 - January 2022 (3 years)
Zürich, Switzerland
Finance & Analytics TOM: Partnered with Global CFO to redesign enterprise performance management capabilities, integrating FP&A, business analytics and executive reporting into a unified decision-support framework
Financial Steering Redesign: Standardized commercial performance analysis globally, increasing C-suite decision visibility through unified management reporting, advanced FP&A frameworks, and data-driven KPIs.
Predictive Tool Implementation: Led the successful process, data, and technical implementation of Anaplan, establishing driver-based, predictive business planning across global operations.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Structured and managed all performance reporting business requirements for commercial divisions (Sales & Marketing) in strict alignment with Corporate Accounting and Tax.
Finance Transformation Digital Transformation FP&A
Triumph International
Global Process Owner – Finance
January 2018 - January 2019 (1 year)
Zurzach, AG, Switzerland
• ● GBS Operating Model: Architected the global operating model—encompassing governance, standardized processes, internal controls, and performance metrics—for consolidated reporting and FP&A at the Shared Service Center (SSC) level.
• ● Process Automation & Optimization: Led global teams of RTR and FP&A experts to standardize, harmonize, and automate end-to-end Record-to-Report and budgeting/forecasting functions using advanced business analytics.
• ● BPO Governance: Managed the service delivery, SLA adherence, and operational performance of the external Finance Operations BPO partner.
Finance Transformation Finance Operating model Process automation & optimization Shared service center management