NTT Ltd.VP, Global Program Executive – IT, Digital & Systems
Nov. 2020 - Mar. 2023South AfricaPurpose: Led global IT, digital, and systems programs to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment. Drove business transformation, implemented controls, and enhanced governance across 102 offices, five regions, and 34 countries. • Strategic Transformation Leadership: Translated strategy into operational plans. Set up a PMO and governance framework for the CISO office, oversaw large-scale transformation and security breach remediation, avoided 67% in penalties, and mitigated risk. • Portfolio Management: Led global IAM platform rollout in 5 months, saving USD 200M through creative solutions. Built a 24/7 GSOC. Refreshed Global Data Centers and Cloud Infra, valued at hundreds M USD. • Security and Project Delivery: Led large complex programs. Delivered 22 global IT programs across 121 hubs in 5 regions/34 countries in under 20 months with matrix teams. Boosted security resilience by 99%. • Consulting and Delivery: Took over and led a team of consultants to rectify and develop a Global IAM replacement platform within five months, saving USD 200M in license fees.