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Matteo Ganzaroli

Vice President IT Applications

Matteo Ganzaroli
Wünnewil-Flamatt, Switzerland

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 5 months
Wünnewil-Flamatt, Switzerland

Vice President IT Applications

Comet AG

  • Provide global leadership for Comet’s enterprise applications and digital transformation agenda, acting as a strategic partner to the CIO and Executive Committee. Accountable for driving business value, operational excellence, and innovation across the entire enterprise systems landscape.
  • Define and execute the global enterprise applications strategy across ERP, CRM, PLM, MES, HR systems (SuccessFactors, SAP HR), and Microsoft 365 (M365), ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with long-term business objectives.
  • Partner with executive and regional business leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable digital initiatives that enhance efficiency, agility, and user experience.
  • Drive Agile delivery practices across cross-functional global teams using Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Lead a centralized and standardized global application delivery model to ensure governance, efficiency, and consistency across all regions and business units.
  • Own vendor management and sourcing strategy, establishing and monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics for application reliability, user adoption, and business impact.
  • Manage multi-million euro application budgets, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and value creation.
  • Strengthen IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance in line with GDPR, ISO, and IFRS requirements.
  • Enable IT/OT convergence by integrating SAP, MES, PLM, and production systems with enterprise platforms, ensuring secure and interoperable manufacturing and R&D architectures.
  • Act as Deputy CIO, contributing to enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity programs, risk management, and transformation initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across global IT and business teams.
  • Ensure efficient and cost-effective Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivery while maintaining required service levels across all application services.
  • Oversee SAP AMS and non-SAP application support teams across internal resources and external MSPs.
  • Ensure high service reliability through structured Incident, Change, and Problem Management in coordination with the IT Service Delivery organization.
  • Establish and continuously monitor KPIs, SLAs, and application performance dashboards to ensure service quality and business continuity.
  • Coordinate L2/L3 escalation paths across internal IT teams, MSPs, and software vendors to ensure rapid issue resolution.
Oct 2015 - Aug 2024
8 years 11 months
Barcelona, Spain

Global Head IT Applications, Data Analytics & Innovation

Archroma

  • Directed the global applications, data, and innovation strategy for a multinational organization spanning 35+ countries. Led enterprise-wide digital transformation to modernize processes, strengthen governance, and enable data-driven decision-making.
  • Defined and owned the global enterprise applications and data strategy across SAP ECC (ERP), SAP HR, Salesforce CRM, LIMS, MES, and Cornerstone for a multinational organization operating in 35+ countries.
  • Designed and built from scratch the complete SAP AMS (Application Management Services) operating model, governance framework, and service delivery structure, covering L1/L2/L3 support, internal teams, and global Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
  • Established ITIL-based Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes, ensuring high service availability, operational stability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Defined and monitored KPIs, SLAs, OLAs, and service performance dashboards for SAP and non-SAP applications, driving continuous service improvement and cost efficiency.
  • Led global AMS vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance governance, achieving significant improvements in service quality and cost optimization.
  • Partnered with business and regional leaders to drive digital transformation, process standardization, automation, and integration across Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR.
  • Defined and governed multi-year application roadmaps, aligning technology investments with business strategy, operational excellence, and innovation priorities.
  • Led the SAP migration to Microsoft Azure, improving system reliability, disaster recovery, performance, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
  • Directed full Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) including upgrades, migrations, decommissioning, and large-scale M&A integrations.
  • Established global data governance, master data management, and analytics frameworks, enabling enterprise reporting, KPIs, and advanced analytics for executive decision-making.
  • Led the post-merger IT integration of Huntsman, covering SAP, CRM, data platforms, and enterprise systems, ensuring business continuity and synergy realization across 35+ countries.
  • Built and led high-performing, multicultural global IT teams, fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
1 year 1 month
Copenhagen, Denmark

Head of SAP Projects Delivery

Maersk Oil

  • Directed SAP design and implementation to streamline global business operations and governance.
  • Managed SAP design and deployment across business functions to align with global operating models.
  • Led change initiatives, enhancing process compliance and reducing operational complexity.
  • Drove adoption of cloud technologies and advanced analytics to improve decision-making.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 years

SAP SCM Solution Architect

Infosys

  • Designed tailored SAP solutions to improve operational efficiency and maximize ROI.
  • Led the end-to-end implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
3 years

Project Manager

Infosys

  • Managed SAP projects with budgets up to $4M USD, ensuring global rollouts for APAC, LATAM, and EAME regions.
  • Applied Business Change Management (BCM) methodology to drive smooth transitions.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
2 years

SAP Midsize Projects Portfolio Manager

Infosys

  • Oversaw an $8M USD SAP project portfolio, securing new initiatives and expanding service offerings.
May 2010 - Aug 2014
4 years 4 months

Program Manager

Infosys

  • Delivered enterprise-wide SAP solutions for global clients, managing cross-functional teams.
May 2003 - Apr 2010
7 years

SAP Consultant & Project Manager

Various

  • Integration Manager – Bulgari S.p.A.: Led global SAP ECC 6.0 rollout for Spain and Germany, ensuring regional adaptation while maintaining global standards.
  • Solution Architect & Project Manager – Marco Polo Expert: Managed ERP selection and implementation for commercial distribution of consumer electronics.
  • Lead Logistics Execution Consultant – Huntsman: Led SAP logistics processes (MM/WM/PP) for OASIS Project, optimizing procurement and logistics efficiency.
  • SAP Logistics Consultant – Triumph, Estée Lauder, Accenture, IBM: Managed SAP implementations across multiple industries, focusing on logistics execution and system integration.
Jan 1998 - May 2003
5 years 5 months

Business Analyst

Pilkington plc

  • Led the re-engineering and implementation of SAP solutions for Pilkington Automotive in Europe and North America.
  • Process Owner for Logistics – Pilkington Automotive (2001-2003): Directed logistics process re-engineering and SAP implementation (MM/WM & SD).
  • Lead Logistics Consultant – Pilkington Automotive UK (2000-2001): Managed SAP 3.1I rollout for multiple plants and warehouses.
  • Business Analyst – Pilkington Automotive France, SIV Deutschland, SIVESA (1998-2000): Led SAP implementations for logistics processes across European plants.

Summary

Global IT executive with 25+ years of experience leading enterprise application strategy, digital transformation, and data-driven innovation across global organizations. Proven success in aligning technology initiatives with corporate objectives, managing complex ERP, CRM, PLM, MES, and HR systems portfolios, and driving cloud adoption and operational excellence. Skilled in M&A integration, vendor management, and governance, building high-performing global teams, and delivering measurable business value at scale.

Skills

Strategic Leadership & Governance

  • Enterprise Application Strategy
  • It Governance & Compliance (Gdpr, Iso, Ifrs)
  • M&a Integratio & Carve-out Planning
  • Application Lifecycle Management (Alm)
  • Digital Transformation
  • Organizational Change Leadership

Operational Excellence

  • Agile Project Management
  • Global Program & Project Management (Sap, Salesforce, Lims, Mes)
  • Business Process Re-engineering
  • Vendor & Partner Management
  • Offshore/nearshore Delivery
  • Budget & Cost Optimization

Technology & Innovation

  • Enterprise & Application Architecture
  • Cloud Transformation (Azure, M365)
  • Ci/cd Pipelines
  • Devops Practices
  • Ot/it Integration
  • Data Governance & Bi
  • Advanced Analytics & Ai
  • It Operations & Service Delivery

Languages

Italian
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1996

University of Turin

Bachelor’s Degree · Economics · Italy

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