Passionate leader with 20 years of broad international experience in the industrial and technology sectors. Demonstrated strengths in strategy, marketing and business development with specialized knowledge and skills for execution in complex, decentralized and multi-cultural environments. Reputation for honesty, integrity and effectiveness in influencing and leading discrete teams to collaborate, navigate as one through complex periods of change and opportunity, and succeed.
I joined CGI in 2006 as the Global Industry Lead for Manufacturing. Promoted to Vice-President in 2008, my role expanded to include the Energy sector, in addition to the launch and management of our global partnership with Oracle, under the sponsorship of our CEO. In 2012, when CGI merged with Logica and more than doubled its size (https://www.cgi.com/en/CGI-acquire-Logica-creating-global-technology-champion-presence-Americas-Europe-Asia), I was trusted with the global leadership of the combined Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Retail & Consumer Services sectors. And, in 2018, I was tasked with building and leading a professional Marketing & Communications team for the Canadian operations.
Prior to CGI, I spent 11 years with Caterpillar Inc. in various roles, from working on the plant floor to business development, distribution channel optimization and strategy. As an expat, I physically relocated every 2-3 years from North America (Peoria, Montreal, Toronto) to Europe (Geneva) to South America (Santiago). These international assignments were beyond wonderful and enabled me to learn, embrace and thrive in multi-cultural environments.
Beyond work, my passions include kitesurfing, skiing, mountain biking and travelling with my wife and kids. 