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Ibi Morakinyo

Zurich

Summary

Accomplished technology executive with more than two decades of expertise in operational excellence, business transformation and scalable IT solutions. Proven history in aligning technology strategies with organizational objectives, overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, performance, and customer satisfaction. Skilled in heading and optimising global vendor relationships with leading IT companies to innovate solutions and optimise Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Proven ability to foster high performing teams by leveraging strategic vision and nurturing culture of continuous improvement for achieving sustainable growth and long-term organizational success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President & Senior Chapter Lead | DevOps Engineering, Enterprise Service Management

Swiss Re
02.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Group Digital & Technology | Website: [Swiss Re](https://www.swissre.com)
  • Managed a $3M budget, refining resources and cutting operational costs by 20% through improved outsourcing and services
  • Led outsourcing relationships with Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consulting, and Birlasoft, ensuring performance and contract compliance
  • Led process optimization initiatives driving workflow automation and improved customer satisfaction
  • Structured SLAs and performance metrics avoiding needless delays and accountability
  • Led a global team focusing on collaboration, mentorship & alignment of performance to organization strategy
  • Accelerated cloud adoption and IT security, enabling scalability and effective risk management
  • Relationships with senior leaders, turning business needs into actionable strategies with an eye towards ROI
  • Group Digital & Technology | Website: [Swiss Re](https://www.swissre.com)
  • Reduced operational costs by 20% through streamlined outsourcing and improved managed services
  • Enhanced collaboration with Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consulting and Birlasoft, leading to improved vendor functionality and alignment with company objectives
  • Directed cloud and data analytics implementations, expanding system scalability by 30% and empowering data-enabled decision-making
  • Maintained a $3M budget, providing fiscal discipline through cost tracking, forecasting, and financial controls
  • Developed an Agile culture to drive business transformation aligning technology led solutions and operational workflows through effective collaboration and prioritization
  • Improved satisfaction by addressing high-priority incidents and encouraging collaboration between teams and vendors
  • Led BPO projects which improved the service delivery by 25% through automation and process enhancements

Vice President, Product Management Enterprise Service Management

Swiss Re
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Group Digital & Technology | Website: [Swiss Re](https://www.swissre.com)
  • Built and mentored a global, cross-functional team to deliver on product development and delivery objectives, empowering the team through ongoing guidance and sharing best practices across professional service domains
  • Aligned roadmaps, planning, and prioritization to ensure seamless product development and product execution for a dynamic product line
  • Oversaw $3M budget, optimizing resource distribution to ensure quality product delivery and incorporation of customer feedback
  • Developed a strong rapport with stakeholders, partnering with them to align product vision with business objectives and translating complex goals into actionable steps
  • Solved the critical incidents with high accuracy and ensured strong customer satisfaction through initiative-taking, communication, and close collaboration with vendors
  • Nurtured a culture of Agile, executed critical ceremonies to promote ongoing enhancements of both processes and technology solutions
  • Group Digital & Technology | Website: [Swiss Re](https://www.swissre.com)
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by 30% through streamlined workflows and Agile practices
  • Success in implementing large-scale ServiceNow modernization programs on time and on budget
  • Provided initiative-taking help and increased customer satisfaction by resolving critical problems
  • Improved vendor engagement, delivering on time and within scope

Solution Architect

NHS England
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Company Overview: Future Services | Website: [NHS England](https://www.england.nhs.uk)
  • Created architectures for key IT solutions for NHS services, guiding NHS technology infrastructure towards the delivery of future services
  • Contributed significantly to the improvement of operational workflows and service delivery in a complex public sector environment
  • Future Services | Website: [NHS England](https://www.england.nhs.uk)

Business Implementation Manager

AXA Technology Services
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Website: [AXA Technology Services](https://www.axa.com)
  • Led large IT service-wide implementations across departments, aligning with business priorities
  • Enhanced efficiencies of services provided achieved due to streamlined processes and improved delivery efficiencies
  • Website: [AXA Technology Services](https://www.axa.com)

Business Implementation Manager

Celesio AG
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Website: [Celesio AG](https://www.celesio.com)
  • Managed cross-functional teams to implement business process optimizations and technology solutions, increasing operational efficiency across the retail space
  • Led project execution while ensuring compliance with scope, timeline, and budget
  • Website: [Celesio AG](https://www.celesio.com)

Business Analyst

Oxfam GB
10.2014 - 12.2015
  • Company Overview: Website: [Oxfam GB](https://www.oxfam.org.uk)
  • Implemented process improvement initiatives to optimize operations for several teams
  • Communicated critical insights for improved operational decision-making, facilitating implementation of new systems resulting in improved operational agility and data visibility
  • Website: [Oxfam GB](https://www.oxfam.org.uk)

Technical Analyst

NFU Mutual
12.2013 - 09.2014
  • Company Overview: Website: [NFU Mutual](https://www.nfumutual.co.uk)
  • Partnered with technical teams to deliver and maintain appropriate IT solutions in accordance with business objectives to improve service delivery and increase reliability and resilience of systems that support business processes
  • Website: [NFU Mutual](https://www.nfumutual.co.uk)

Senior Service Controller

Pearson
06.2011 - 11.2013
  • Company Overview: Website: [Pearson](https://www.pearson.com)
  • Managed service delivery and vendor performance, facilitating the operational execution of mission-critical services
  • Served as an integral player in driving cross-departmental initiatives focused on enhancing service quality, incident resolution, and resource allocation
  • Website: [Pearson](https://www.pearson.com)

Business Analyst

Ericsson
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Company Overview: Website: [Ericsson](https://www.ericsson.com)
  • Analytical and process optimization support for business strategies Specializing in providing actionable insights and collaborating between technical and business teams to improve operational efficiencies
  • Website: [Ericsson](https://www.ericsson.com)

Service Delivery Manager

Hewlett Packard (HP)
01.2009 - 07.2010
  • Company Overview: Website: [Hewlett Packard](https://www.hp.com)
  • Managed overall IT service delivery operations, improving effectiveness and quality of service within teams
  • SLA framework design and deployment to ensure consistency in performance and improved client satisfaction
  • Website: [Hewlett Packard](https://www.hp.com)

Incident and Problem Manager

Hewlett Packard (HP)
08.2007 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: Website: [Hewlett Packard](https://www.hp.com)
  • Managed high-priority incidents and problems to ensure rapid resolution and reduced operational disruptions
  • Strong working experience to consolidate divergent functions involved for improving incidents resolution processes to avoid recurring incidents
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to improve incident management processes and prevent recurring issues
  • Website: [Hewlett Packard](https://www.hp.com)

Technical Lead

Hewlett Packard (HP)
04.2000 - 07.2007
  • Company Overview: Website: [Hewlett Packard](https://www.hp.com)
  • Managed technical teams across multiple regions, providing high-touch solutions to multinational client-wide problems
  • Managed end to end large scale technical implementations - monitor performance and customer satisfaction
  • Website: [Hewlett Packard](https://www.hp.com)

Education

Management Essentials -

Harvard Business School
10-2024

Leadership Principles -

Harvard Business School
01.2023

B.Sc. (Hons) - Biochemistry

University Of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
06-1986

Skills

  • Outsourcing & Managed Services Operations
  • Global Delivery & Process Optimization
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Strategic Alignment
  • Strategic Vendor Relationship Management
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Product Development
  • Customer Experience Optimization
  • High-Performance Team Leadership

Accomplishments

· Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization: Reduced operational costs by 20% through streamlined outsourcing and improved managed services.

· Vendor Relationship Management: Enhanced collaboration with Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consulting and Birlasoft, leading to improved vendor functionality and alignment with company objectives.

· Technology Transformation: Directed cloud and data analytics implementations, expanding system scalability by 30% and empowering data-enabled decision-making.

· Excellence in Budget Management: Maintained a $3M budget, providing fiscal discipline through cost tracking, forecasting, and financial controls.

· Agile Leadership: Developed an Agile culture to drive business transformation aligning technology led solutions and operational workflows through effective collaboration and prioritization.

· Customer Satisfaction: Improved satisfaction by addressing high-priority incidents and encouraging collaboration between teams and vendors.

· Business Process Enhancement: Led BPO projects which improved the service delivery by 25% through automation and process enhancements.

Timeline

Vice President & Senior Chapter Lead | DevOps Engineering, Enterprise Service Management

Swiss Re
02.2022 - Current

Vice President, Product Management Enterprise Service Management

Swiss Re
03.2020 - 01.2022

Solution Architect

NHS England
02.2019 - 02.2020

Business Implementation Manager

AXA Technology Services
09.2016 - 01.2019

Business Implementation Manager

Celesio AG
09.2016 - 01.2019

Business Analyst

Oxfam GB
10.2014 - 12.2015

Technical Analyst

NFU Mutual
12.2013 - 09.2014

Senior Service Controller

Pearson
06.2011 - 11.2013

Business Analyst

Ericsson
08.2010 - 05.2011

Service Delivery Manager

Hewlett Packard (HP)
01.2009 - 07.2010

Incident and Problem Manager

Hewlett Packard (HP)
08.2007 - 12.2008

Technical Lead

Hewlett Packard (HP)
04.2000 - 07.2007

Management Essentials -

Harvard Business School

Leadership Principles -

Harvard Business School

B.Sc. (Hons) - Biochemistry

University Of Ibadan
Ibi Morakinyo