About Me
I have held regional and global leadership roles at organizations such as SoftBank Robotics, Deloitte, Fast Retailing (Uniqlo), Woven by Toyota, and Abercrombie & Fitch. With more than twenty years of IT leadership experience across retail, fashion, robotics, technology, and manufacturing, I bring a global perspective shaped by more than fifteen years working in Asia, Europe, and the United States.
My passion is transforming IT organizations into strategic business partners. I focus on building teams that not only support daily operations but also drive innovation, growth, and competitive advantage.
Areas of Expertise
I advise CIOs, IT leaders, and senior executives in the following areas:
- IT Strategy & Roadmaps – Actionable, business-aligned strategies that support long-term growth.
- Organizational Design – Building, scaling, and maturing high-performing IT teams.
- Mergers and Acquisitions IT Strategy – Post-merger integration, system alignment, and operational readiness.
- Program & Change Management – Driving user adoption, strengthening governance, and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Technology & Vendor Strategy – Solution selection, vendor optimization, and strategic partnerships.
- Global Expansion and Market Entry – Scalable IT operating models that support new markets and international growth.
IT Strategy: The Foundation for Success
A well-defined IT strategy is essential for every organization. Without it, even the best teams can fall into reactive, maintenance-driven work, leading to rising costs, frustrated users, and stalled progress. With the right strategy, IT becomes a driver of growth, innovation, and employee engagement.
Effective IT leadership requires more than technical expertise. It demands the ability to combine vision with execution, influence stakeholders, and bridge the gap between business and technology.
How I Help
Many organizations struggle with what I refer to as “Frankenstein IT” environments, where systems have been added over time without clear strategy or long-term planning. This often results in high costs, low adoption, and complex ecosystems that no longer support the business.
Through workshops, roadmap development, and risk and opportunity assessments, I partner with leadership teams to:
- Define a clear IT vision aligned to business objectives
- Identify strengths, gaps, risks, and opportunities
- Apply proven frameworks such as OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measures) to drive focus and clarity
Once the strategy is set, execution becomes the priority. This often requires developing stronger leadership capabilities, improving partner management, simplifying the application landscape, and upgrading or retiring legacy systems.
Beyond Strategy: Execution and Change
IT transformations succeed only when project management and change management are strong. Many organizations lack a PMO or experienced change leaders, resulting in missed deadlines, over-budget initiatives, and frustrated business stakeholders.
I help companies establish the right governance, processes, and leadership structures so IT is viewed as a trusted partner and an enabler of business success.
Let’s Connect
If your organization needs support defining an IT strategy or bringing it to life, I am here to help. Together, we can shift your team from firefighting and maintenance mode to delivering innovation, capability, and long-term business value.
Use the contact form on this page to reach me. I’d love to hear how I can help.