Dirk Baquet

• Proactive Senior IT Leader with proven strategic successes in global structures ◦ e.g., in digital environments, and in structuring complex business content/processes • Profound expertise: ◦ SAP S/4HANA implementations using SAP Activate methodology ◦ Development and implementation of Group IT strategies ◦ Planning, control and operation of IT infrastructures & business applications ◦ Business & Digital transformations ◦ Business Change Management ◦ Integration of globally acquired companies ◦ Assuring a smooth and secure operation of business applications (cloud) data centers and peripheral hard- & software ◦ Management of global virtual teams • Results: ◦ Realizing of up to 50% cost savings through supplier management ◦ Standardization and harmonization of complex structures & processes ◦ Fast implementation of reorganizations and process optimizations • Target- and results-oriented leadership personality with the self-conception of a coach and mentor combined with intercultural competence • Analytically and strategically thinking motivator with strong negotiation and communication skills who knows how to manage international virtual teams and to drive cross-functional projects ◦ Business fluent in English and German