About Okem
Are you looking for an experienced transformation leader who not only manages complex, company-wide technology programs but also delivers measurable results? Then you've come to the right place.
I work with organizations at moments that matter - when complexity is high, stakes are real and the gap between strategy and execution becomes visible.
My focus is simple: turn ambition into measurable outcomes.
Across banking, consumer goods and luxury beauty, I’ve led large-scale technology and business transformations where success depended not on ideas alone, but on clarity, structure, and disciplined execution. I operate at the intersection of strategy and delivery - aligning executive intent with operational reality and ensuring that what gets designed is actually delivered, adopted and sustained.
My approach is structured, but pragmatic:
1. Clarity First
2. Ownership Over Activity
3. Governance That Enables, Not Slows Down
4. Commercial & Delivery Alignment
5. Structured Execution
What Makes Me Different
1. Strategic clarity with execution depth
2. End-to-end perspective
3. Experience across industries and geographies
4. Proven scale & successes
5. Global & Multi-cultural mindset
Types of Assignments I Typically Lead
1. Technology transformation programs
2. SAP S/4HANA and enterprise platform transformations
3. Operating model redesign & capability build-out
4. Vendor transition & managed services exit
5. Cloud migration & infrastructure transformation
6 AI, Data & analytics operating model design & Implementatio
7. Governance, PMO & portfolio transformation
If you’re working through a complex transformation, scaling a capability or need to bring structure and momentum to a critical initiative - I’m always open to a conversation.
English
Native or bilingual
German
Basic
Dutch
Basic
Can work on-site
München (up to 50km)
Experience
- Luminor Bank AS,Technology & Security Transformation LeadBANKING AND INSURANCEJanuary 2026 - March 2026 (2 months)Tallinn, EstoniaLead the full internalization of Technology Operations, Infrastructure and Security from a global consulting partner within a regulated banking environment, including orchestration of the data centre exit program.- Architected and executed the vendor exit and insourcing strategy across data centre, cloud, network and cyber domains. Transitioning critical banking capabilities in-house while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational stability.- Established governance, risk and accountability frameworks to transfer operational ownership from external providers and strengthen internal technology capability maturity.- Directed the data centre exit and cloud migration program, holding commercial accountability and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver against cost, risk and timeline objectives.
- Estee Lauder Companies,Executive Director, Head of Solution Design & ManagementLUXURY GOODSNovember 2022 - December 2025 (3 years and 1 month)RomaniaBuilt and led a Global Capability Area of 70+ professionals across Project Management, Architecture, Business Analysis, Scrum and Product functions, advancing AI-enabled delivery, architecture and product capabilities.- Scaled and structured a thriving high impact global delivery organization serving global enterprise portfolios of over +190 initiatives across EMEA, The Americas, Asia and Africa.- Designed and institutionalized a global project and portfolio management framework adopted across programs.- Restructured 73 FTE Products & Platforms capacity and capability allocation, improving delivery predictability and governance discipline.- Shifted technology delivery from project execution to measurable value realization across business domains.
- Heineken International BV,Data & Analytics Manager, EuropeAGRICULTURESeptember 2021 - November 2022 (1 year and 2 months)NetherlandsModernized the European analytics operating model across 23 markets, establishing the first regional Data and Analytics hub to scale standardized insights, AI-enabled advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making.- Positioned analytics as a core strategic capability and launched regional analytics hubs across Europe.- Integrated regional and global analytics teams to accelerate insight generation and commercial decision making.
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Education
- Founders Institute GraduateFounders Institute2021The Founder Institute's accelerator is one of the world's most rigorous startup programs - fewer than 40% of accepted founders graduate. Each week, participants build their companies in real time through intensive growth sprints guided by CEO-level mentors, covering everything from idea validation to incorporation. Graduates unlock lifetime access to advanced fundraising and leadership programs, a global network of 37,000+ mentors, and investor introductions - helping alumni raise over $2 billion in funding across 200+ cities worldwide.
- Master of ScienceThe University of Warwick2012Master of Science