Igor Davidovski

Strategy & Transformation Advisor

Salary / Daily rate

Zürich, Switzerland

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Strategy & ConsultingChange ManagementBusiness TransformationDigital TransformationTalent ManagementTalent AcquisitionBlockchainAIITILCanvaJiraScrum MasterProduct ManagementMonday.comn8nHRProduct OwnerEmployer BrandingAgile CoachingFinanceScrumPeople OperationsOperationsChief People OfficerConsulting ITOperations ManagerProcess ImprovementLearning & Development ManagerInterim ManagementERPChief of StaffVP OperationsHead of PeopleHR Business PartnerAI Program ManagerStrategy ConsultantManagement ConsultingPost-Merger IntegrationChief Strategy OfficerGeneral ManagerLean ManagementChange ManagerManaging DirectorProject ManagerProject Management (PMO)Business AnalystTransformation ManagerBusiness AnalysisProject OwnerCEO

Languages

English (Native)Serbian (Native)Macedonian (Native)German

About me

Intro

I help companies in spearheading end-to-end organizational transformations, expertly blending my deep knowledge in digital strategy and process improvement to lead them through the complexities of change. From crafting innovative, tech-forward solutions to implementing scalable systems, I empower organizations to not only navigate but thrive amidst transformation, setting new standards in efficiency and market leadership.

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Work experience

Consulting Partner

KARPINITY

Feb 2024 - Present

2 years 9 months

Remote

- Managing a company wide business transformation for a commodity trading firm based out of Dubai & Geneva, focusing on enhancing Trade Entry and Validation area. Driving successful implementation and adoption of new Trade Entry capabilities and integrated Trade Validation functionalities within the ETRM system Aspect - Managed the creation of an innovative online E-sports betting platform that enables gamers to challenge opponents by wagering on solo or team matches, tournaments, arena battles, or friendly competitions - Managed the development of a unique platform for natural disaster insurance based on decentralized blockchain solution aiming to address inefficiencies in traditional risk transfer mechanisms by leveraging smart contracts, tokenization, and global risk pooling

Cognizant

Aug 2012 - Jan 2024

11 years 6 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Consulting Manager

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

3 years 1 month

Zürich, Switzerland

- Successfully led teams in driving complex Business and Digital transformation initiatives for industry- leading customers. Delivered significant revenue growth (contribution of over 8 million USD in 2021 & 2022) and transformation success, by owning and driving business development and pre-sales activities, practice development and recruiting top consulting talent. - Contributed to building multiple Swiss consulting practices over the years: Digital Strategy, MLEU (Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities) and LS (Life Sciences) - Built next-gen, innovative service offerings, successfully defined and realized Go-To-Market strategies - Supported the company cross-selling and upselling achieving significant impact of ~ USD 40 mil. - Defined Digital Adoption Strategy for a Global Consulting Firm’s New Document Management System - Established the NextGen Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Process for a leading Commodity Trading Company in Geneva - Led Digital Adoption for a New Regulatory Information Mgmt. platform for a Global Pharma Company

Consulting Manager

Oct 2017 - Dec 2020

3 years 3 months

Zürich, Switzerland

- Led multi-million strategic advisory & transformation projects for global industry leaders - Co-built the Change Adoption advisory capabilities in Switzerland, taking on the role of OCM (Organizational Change Management) Lead & SME for the region - Contributed to building multiple Swiss consulting practices over the years: Digital Strategy, MLEU (Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities) and LS (Life Sciences) - Built next-gen, innovative service offerings, successfully defined and realized Go-To-Market strategies - Supported the company cross-selling and upselling achieving significant impact - Directed a company-wide transformation initiative to implement a unified front-to-back ETRM trading platform across multiple lines of business and trading markets, impacting over a two thirds of the workforce at a leading Commodity Trading Company in Geneva - Led Business Process Alignment and Harmonization for a company-wide transformation initiative to implement a unified front-to-back ETRM trading platform across various lines of business and trading markets at a leading Commodity Trading Company based in Geneva

Consultant

Jul 2014 - Oct 2017

3 years 4 months

Zürich, Switzerland

- Shaped Digital strategies, business cases and successfully reshaped operating models, roles & responsibilities, and key processes for marquee clients - Designed & led NextGen recruiting process, resulting in growing the Swiss Consulting practice with 15+ exceptional consultants - Built next-gen, innovative service offerings, successfully defined and realized Go-To-Market strategies - Supported the company cross-selling and upselling achieving significant impact - Outlined the target state and improvement roadmap for a Testing and Validation organization at a world’s leading Elevator Manufacturer based in Switzerland - Delivered a new Target Operating Model, featuring a holistic customer engagement strategy and clearly defined team roles and responsibilities for an ITSM organization at leading Life Sciences company based in Basel - Performed Organizational Change Management assessment of na ITSM organization leveraging cloud based solutions and developed transformation improvement roadmap at a leading Life Sciences company based in Basel - Performed an Offshorability Portfolio Analysis of vendor resources and applications, identifying roles for strategic outsourcing to Cognizant, and developed both a cost model with realization timeline and a phase-wise transition roadmap to enable consolidation and optimization of the IT sourcing portfolio, at a leading global financial services company in Zurich - Performed Knowledge Management Strategy and Transformation for a leading global financial services company in Zurich, leading offshore teams, introducing Agile knowledge creation, establishing KM KPIs, and driving large-scale Self-Help content development and migration to enhance self-service support and reduce operational costs. - Delivered end-to-end training strategy design and stakeholder management for a leading global pharmaceutical company based in Ingelheim, Germany, including training needs analysis, curriculum design, engagement model definition, and single portal strategy creation to streamline customer engagement and enable modern change management.

Business Analyst

Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

2 years

Zürich, Switzerland

- Shaped Digital strategies, business cases and successfully reshaped operating models, roles & responsibilities, and key processes for marquee clients - Built next-gen, innovative service offerings, successfully defined and realized Go-To-Market strategies - Supported the company cross-selling and upselling achieving significant impact - Contributed to building multiple Swiss consulting practices over the years: Digital Strategy, MLEU (Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities) and LS (Life Sciences) - Developed a new Global Safety Reporting Process for Investigators and Ethics Committee in the Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Operations area for a leading Pharma company based in Ingelheim, Germany - Managed Digital initiative to implement a new solution for enterprise formula creation and management, at a flavor and fragrance industry leader based in Geneva - Performed business process analysis and re-engineering in Clinical Development and Biometrics for a global nutrition, health and wellness company, capturing requirements, defining to-be processes and governance, and developing an improvement roadmap with 38 strategic improvement projects through SME interviews and stakeholder workshops.

Social Media Marketing Strategy and Operating Model

Benetton Group

Feb 2012 - Jul 2012

6 months

Treviso Area, Italy

Client: La Ghirada – Non-profit branch of Benetton Role: Digital Strategy Consultant Highlights: - Analyzed social media presence and use of communication channels - Performed website usability analysis - Performed social media impact analysis Impact: - Developed new Digital Marketing Strategy and Operating Model Expertise: Project Management, User Requirements; Social Networking; Networking Tools; Web Site Analysis; Communication Tools; Social Marketing; Social Media Marketing; Survey Building

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Feb 2010 - Jul 2010

6 months

Teaching Assistant

Feb 2010 - Jul 2010

6 months

Course: "Engineering Economics" Objective: Introduction to economical methods in engineering, financial indicators for effectivity, cash flow, incomes, expenses, profits, interests, taxes, inflation, deflation, risk, rentability, profitability. Study of basic economic value analysis, amortization methods, assessment techniques for replacement of equipment. Rationalization of capital between competitive investment projects. Techniques for preparation of feasibility and investment programs. Preparation of business plans. Duties and responsibilities: organization of laboratory projects and course exercises; corrections of students’ homework, project and seminar reports; and assistance in conduction of exams. The teaching assistance included engagement of 4 hours per week during the semester.

Teaching Assistant

Feb 2010 - Jul 2010

6 months

Course: "Computer and Application Software" Objective: Introduction to computer systems; Microsoft Office Package; MATLAB Duties and responsibilities: organization of laboratory projects and course exercises; corrections of students’ homework, project and seminar reports; and assistance in conduction of exams. The teaching assistance included engagement of 4 hours per week during the semester.

Development of New Marketing Strategy

Global leader in the beverage industry

May 2010 - May 2010

1 month

Belgrade, Serbia

Client: Global Leader in the Beverage Industry Role: Marketing and Management Consultant Highlights: - Conducted market analysis - Analyzed critical issues in delivering value & positioning key products - Developed marketing plan involving precise financial planning and budgeting - Applied project management techniques Impact: - Developed new marketing strategy for one product line Expertize: Marketing Strategy; Project Management; Market Analysis; SWOT Analysis

Implementation of KAIZEN Methodology

Wabtec - POLI MZT

Nov 2009 - Dec 2009

2 months

Skopje, North Macedonia

Client: Major railway brake equipment manufacturer Role: Engineering and Management Consultant Highlights: - Analyzed working and manufacturing processes - Implemented "KAIZEN" manufacturing philosophy - Performed study of work and improved working conditions and workers' efficiency - Created training material for on-site employees and conducted training sessions Impact: - Increased workers’ efficiency for 60% - Reduced quality related claims by 24% Expertise: Human Resource Management (HRM); KAIZEN; Study of Work; Quality Management; Safety


Education

USI Università della Svizzera italiana

M.Sc. in Economics, Management

2010 - 2012

3 years

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Ss.Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management

2006 - 2010

5 years


Licenses & certifications

Certified SAFe 5 Product Owner/Product Manager

Issued: Nov 2022

Certified by SAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.

Portfolio

AI Analyzer of Employee Performance Data for a Global Travel Retailer

Global HR Transformation for a Global Travel Retailer

Streamlining Global Safety Reporting in Pharmacovigilance

Digital Adoption of the NextGen Regulatory Information Management Platform

Customer Engagement and Target Operating Model for an IT Service Management Organization

Vendor Scalability Assessment and Framework Implementation

Business Transformation for a Growing Energy Trading Leader

Talent Acquisition Transformation for a Global Commodity Trading Leader

Business Process Alignment and next-gen operating model for a Global Commodity Trading Leader

Change adoption for a Global Commodity Trading Leader

Digital Strategy for a Global Commodity Trading Leader

Business Process Alignment for a Global Commodity Trading Leader

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