Country IT Head at Olam Group

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and execute the country's IT strategy and roadmap in alignment with global IT and local business objectives, focusing on driving efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage through technology.
• Manage the country's IT budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation for projects, operations, and strategic investments.
• Establish and report on key IT performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness and value of IT services and investments.

Digital Transformation & Technology Management

• Lead and champion digitization initiatives across the value chain (e.g., smart factory, supply chain optimization, advanced analytics).
• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the SAP landscape, ensuring robust system performance, integration with manufacturing execution systems (MES), and compliance with global standards.
• Direct the management and leverage of the Microsoft enterprise ecosystem (e.g., Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics) to enhance collaboration, productivity, and cloud adoption.

Information Security & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive Information Security (Infosec) strategy to protect the company's critical assets, intellectual property, and data across all manufacturing sites.
• Lead major cybersecurity projects and tool implementations (e.g., endpoint detection and response, security information and event management - SIEM).
• Ensure IT operations and projects comply with all relevant local and global regulations, industry standards, and internal policies (e.g., data privacy, IT general controls).
• Lead, mentor, and develop the local IT team, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused, and innovative culture.
• Manage relationships with key external vendors, service providers, and technology partners to ensure high-quality service delivery and favorable commercial terms.