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Andrew Lord
VP, Software Engineering | Digital Transformation | Complex IT Programs | International | Cross Functional Collaboration | Building High Performance Teams | Business Relationship | Agile
Andrew Lord is an accomplished IT Vice President with a solid background in defining and executing information systems strategy, IT management, operations, systems analysis, development, and Portfolio project management across various domains like HR systems, R&D systems, Commercial & Technical configuration tools, and ERP solutions.
With a knack for global leadership, Andrew has successfully established and led global technology groups to manage worldwide service delivery, infrastructure, IT strategy, vendor relations, enterprise architecture, and IT quality enhancements. His initiatives led to a remarkable decrease in IT service desks from 27 to 4, ultimately boosting end-user productivity.
Andrew has been a pivotal figure in enabling business growth and digital transformation by implementing global product data management and ERP core models. His role as a change agent has been evident through the consolidation of service centers, introduction of new service models, reduction of infrastructure complexity, and enhancement of on-time asset delivery and user satisfaction rates.
Known for his expertise in performance optimization, Andrew has significantly improved quality, efficiency, and productivity by implementing standardized IT processes, best practices, automation, and modernization initiatives.
Andrew's cost-controlling strategies have led to reduced spending through effective IT reorganization, vendor contract negotiations, and cost optimization efforts. Besides, he has exhibited superior leadership skills by building and managing teams globally, implementing shared services organizations, and enhancing overall IT efficiency and operational performance.
His specialities encompass a wide array of IT and management skills such as IT Service Management, Technology Business Management, Change Management, Budget and Cost Control, Digital transformation, Project and Portfolio Management, Vendor Management, and Technology Integration, among others. With a strong educational background in BEng, Engineering Science, and Industrial Management from the University of Liverpool, Andrew's professional journey includes roles in renowned organizations like Schneider Electric, AREVA T&D, and Alstom Power.
Andrew's experience and expertise position him as a versatile IT professional capable of leading complex IT programs, driving digital transformation, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and managing high-performance teams with a keen focus on problem-solving, communication, and the integration of emerging technologies.
Throughout his career, Andrew Lord has excelled in delivering exceptional IT solutions, optimizing operational performance, and spearheading transformative initiatives that have had a significant impact on business growth and efficiency.