Stephan Gemm

Responsible for the global information technology of a stock-noted automotive supplier company used by 10.000 employees in 45 plants and locations globally.

• Developing and executing strategic IT plans aligned with overall company objectives and vision
• Spearheading implementation of cutting-edge technology initiatives to improve operational efficiencies and drive business growth
• Managing a team of 150 IT professionals, providing leadership, training, and mentorship to improve skills and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure IT strategies were in line with organizational needs and priorities
• Implementing cybersecurity measures and protocols to protect company data and systems from potential threats, resulting in enhanced security posture and compliance standards.
• (Co-)Leading of the digital transformation at ElringKlinger, leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing and SAP modernization to drive further business growth and enhance operational efficiency (2023 WiWo Digital Transformation Project Award - 1st Place)
• Managing the global IT budget valued at 60MEUR

Responsible for the global information technology of a family-owned automotive supplier company used by 11.000 employees in 35 plants and locations globally.

• Merged and optimized two IT organizations and two different IT landscapes reuslting from a merger (M&A) into one efficient IT organization (two years) and one IT landscape (5 years). 
• Developed and implemented an IT Strategy aligning with overall business goals, resulting in increased operational efficiency and cost savings
• Managed a team of 120+ IT professionals, providing leadership, organizational management, guidance, and mentorship to drive continuous improvement and professional development
• Implemented cybersecurity measures that mitigates risks and ensures compliance with industry regulations, resulting in a significant reduction in security incidents
• Defined technology roadmaps for a cloud-preferred organization, manage IT budget valued at 45MEUR, and lead the implementation of Project Management, Agile and ITIL / ITSM development methodology across the organization
• Established and maintained strong relationships with external vendors and technology partners to optimize IT procurement and service delivery 

Responsible for the global IT-Consulting team of a professional IT service provider as part of the Global Management Team

• Managed a team of 240+ IT consultants, providing leadership, organizational management, guidance, and mentorship to drive continuous improvement and professional development
• P&L responsibility for 35MEUR delivering mostly SAP IT Services and SAP projects to other Freudenberg companies (30%) and midsized SAP customers in Germany (70%)
• Developed and implemented Go-to-market strategies, resulting in increased new customer wins and increased shars in exisiting customer base
• Defined IT consulting portfolio and lead the implementation of Project Management and ITSM development methodology across the global organization
• Established and maintained strong relationships with major customers and stakeholders, external vendors, technology partners
• Special Project in the Role of a "Restructuring Officer": Successfully designed, built and executed a global restructuring project to optimize revenue and EBIT of the company.

Responsible for a BeNeLux/Nordics and Germany Application Sales and Consulting team of a global, stock-noted IT Software Company as part of the EMEA Management Team

• Managed a team of 250+ IT application consultants, providing leadership, organizational management, guidance, and mentorship to drive continuous improvement and professional development
• P&L responsibility for 30MEUR for consulting project delivery for Oracle Applications
• Managed a team of 10+ IT application sales representatives, providing leadership, organizational management, guidance, and mentorship to drive continuous improvement and professional development
• P&L responsibility for 30MEUR order entry for Oracle Application in Germany
• Developed and implemented Oracle Applications Go-to-market strategies, resulting in increased new customer wins and increased shares in exisiting customer base
• Defined Oracle IT consulting portfolio for the region and led some key strategic projects
• Established and maintained strong relationships with major customers and stakeholders, external vendors, technology partners
• Nominated for and executed successfully 4Sight Program - An Oracle Top Executive Talent Program

Responsible for Oracle's EMEA must-win application sales opportunities and deal closings

• Led strategic sales teams in EMEA region, driving revenue growth through targeted market initiatives and client acquisition strategies
• Negotiated and closed high-value contracts with key clients, resulting in significant revenue increase year over year
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify market trends and opportunities, informing product development and go-to-market strategies
• Conducted competitive analysis to inform pricing strategies and promotional campaigns, maintaining a competitive edge in the EMEA market
• Developed and implemented Oracle Applications EMEA Go-to-market strategies, resulting in increased new customer wins
• Established and maintained strong relationships with major customers and stakeholders, external vendors, technology partners
• Nominated for and executed successfully 4Sight Program - An Oracle Top Executive Talent Program

Responsible for a SAP Consulting team of a global, stock-noted IT Software Company

• Managed a team of 15+ IT SAP consultants, providing leadership, organizational management, guidance, and mentorship to drive continuous improvement and professional development
• P&L responsibility for 7MEUR for SAP consulting project delivery for SAP New Dimension Products like CRM, SRM and Enterprise Portals
• Developed and implemented SAP New Dimension Product's Go-to-market strategies for the german mid-market segment, resulting in increased new customer wins and increased shares in exisiting customer base
• Established and maintained strong relationships with major mid-sized customers and stakeholders, external vendors, technology partners

Responsible for a SAP Consulting team of a german, stock-noted IT Service Provider Company

• Managed a team of 10+ IT consultants, providing leadership, organizational management, guidance, and mentorship to drive continuous improvement and professional development
• P&L responsibility for 5MEUR for eBusiness consulting project delivery for eBusiness Software Products like intershop, Enterprise Portals and others
• Developed and implemented eCommerce Projects in a role of a Strategic Project Manager at B2C Customers enabling webshops and service portals
• Established and maintained strong relationships with major mid-sized customers and stakeholders, external vendors, technology partners