My Experience
2024 – Present
IT Advisor & Interim Manager
SELF-EMPLOYED
- Providing IT advisory services for Digital Transformation, Program Management, Assessments, Outsourcing / Offshoring, Complex Contracting/Procurement Innovation, and Delivery Models.
- Interim Management for Digital and IT Leadership Roles.
2018 – 2023
Client Delivery Director
ACCENTURE SWITZERLAND
- Led technology programs across various industries including health, insurance, recruiting, pharma, and software.
- Managed sales of over $50M per year and projects as well as client relations.
- Oversaw project delivery and revenues exceeding $25M per year.
- Managed the Swiss insurance portfolio for technology, building and recruiting the local team in Switzerland.
- Key projects included the setup of a large digital factory, the development of new software products, and the creation of a digital health startup.
2016 – 2023
Head of Innovation Labs
ACCENTURE DACH
- Established and ran Accenture DACH’s Innovation Labs (Liquid Studios).
- Prototyped and rapidly developed innovative IT solutions focusing on AI, IoT, Metaverse, and Blockchain for clients.
- Established the first AI team in 2016 and followed with teams on Blockchain (2018) and Metaverse (2020).
- Built a 100+ person lab, the go-to place within Accenture for clients’ disruptive technology ideas and transformations.
2013 – 2016
Global Tech Lead for Diamond Account
ACCENTURE SWITZERLAND
- Led a complex project portfolio for a pharma diamond client with a team of 1400 across 15+ countries.
- Supported various client areas through 35+ projects and programs, including a large Salesforce program and global rollout.
- Managed revenues exceeding $100M annually and negotiated new contracts worth approximately $350M.
2010 – 2013
Delivery Governance Country Head
ACCENTURE, PHILIPPINES
- Built and led the IT audit, governance, and quality organization for the country’s IT service unit.
- Managed transparency and control over 500+ projects with 10,000+ IT professionals.
- Reduced problem projects from 6% to 2%, significantly increasing client satisfaction and reducing costs.
2007 – 2010
Head of Travel & Logistics Industry Group
ACCENTURE, INDIA
- Built the IT organization for travel and logistics industry clients.
- Grew the team from 300 to 1500 people within 3 years, achieving a 75% annual growth rate.
- Developed and coached the team to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
2005 – 2007
Software Factory Lead & Program Manager
ACCENTURE, GERMANY
- Led a large IT organization and a software factory with 350 people, providing industrialized development services.
- Ensured high-quality standards (CMMi3) and harmonized processes.
- Pioneered offshore and nearshore development to maximize efficiencies.
1998 – 2005
IT Consultant & Software Architect
ACCENTURE, GERMANY
- Provided IT consulting services for the logistics and travel industry.
- Led teams and projects, including complex architecture work and hands-on technology development.
- Developed an IT Strategy for a major airline post-9/11, balancing reduced project portfolios with the need for agility and flexibility.
Education
1992-1998