ST EngineeringVP Information Technology (Head IT Aerospace)
Jan. 2018 - Aug. 2022SingaporeLed global IT operations, strategy, and transformation for the Aerospace business unit across 15+ international sites. Oversaw enterprise systems, infrastructure, and service delivery, managing a SGD 30M annual IT budget. Partnered with senior leadership to align technology initiatives with organizational growth, operational efficiency, and M&A integration. Achievements - Directed the successful ERP migration from Oracle EBS R12 to SAP S/4HANA 1609, delivered on time and within budget across critical global operations.
Led end-to-end IT due diligence and integration for high-value M&A transactions, including a USD 700M GE aviation plant acquisition in the US and a billion-dollar smart city technology company.
Designed and enforced IT governance frameworks and control procedures, ensuring compliance, scalability, and resilience across all global units.
Built strategic vendor partnerships that reduced IT procurement costs and improved service quality.
Championed infrastructure modernization, implemented the latest SAP versions for new acquisitions, and enabled high-availability services across multiple data centers.
Developed business engagement models to align IT solutions with functional and regional needs, improving stakeholder collaboration and delivery outcomes.
Provided strategic insights to executive leadership on project performance, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning. Skills - ERP Implementation, IT Strategy, M&A Due Diligence, Budget Management, IT Operations Management