Xavier Guillet

IS Interim Manager | IT Operating Model, Digital & Technology Transformation Leader | CIO Transformation

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Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

AI Program ManagerManagement ConsultingInterim ManagerTransformation ManagerProduct StrategyProduct ManagementVP EngineeringHead of ProductEngineering ManagerHead of DesignVP ProductChange ManagementOffice ManagementProduct ManagerChief Product OfficerOrganizational DevelopmentConsulting ITManagement ConsultantProgram ManagerInterim ManagementChief of StaffStrategy ConsultantDigital Workplace ManagerPost-Merger IntegrationStrategy & ConsultingRestructuringChange ManagerManaging DirectorTransformationProject ManagerProject Management (PMO)PMOBusiness TransformationDigital Transformation

Languages

French (Native)English (Fluent)

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About me

Intro

IT Transformation Leader and Interim executive with more than 20 years of experience in transforming technology organizations, modernizing IT architectures, and leading strategic IT programs. I work with large international corporations, mid-sized companies, and SMEs to transform IT departments, modernize technology platforms, and align IT strategy with business priorities. Recognized expertise in: – Transforming IT operating models – Modernizing IT architectures and cloud platforms – Implementing data platforms and data architectures such as data mesh, data products and AI products – Transitioning organizations to product & tech operating models and scaling agile practices – Governing strategic IT project portfolios through value-based management – Turning around critical IT programs. Industry experience: banking, insurance, luxury, manufacturing, retail, and digital platforms. Based in France – 7 years of international experience in the United States (New York). KEY TRANSFORMATION ACHIEVEMENTS: – Transformation of IT organizations toward Product and Agile-at-Scale models – IT architecture modernization and migration to public cloud (GCP, AWS, Azure) – Implementation of modern data platforms (Data Mesh / Data Platform / Data as a Product / AI as a Product) – Transformation of IT operating models and outsourcing strategies – Implementation of value-based project portfolio governance – Recovery and stabilization of critical IT programs – Leadership of international IT teams and complex technology organizations. SCOPE & LEADERSHIP: – Leadership of technology teams of up to 25+ engineers and architects – Management of multi-million-euro strategic IT programs – Transformation of IT organizations in large international corporate environments – Governance of complex IT project portfolios – Collaboration with Executive Committee / CIO / CTO / CISO / CFO / COO / CDO / CPO / Business Leadership. DIFFERENTIATORS: – Dual strategic and operational expertise in IT transformation – Proven experience in CIO transformation and IT architecture modernization – Ability to recover and secure critical IT programs – Leadership of international and multidisciplinary technology teams.

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Work experience

Director of Build & Projects – IT Transformation

AG2R LA MONDIALE

Oct 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 3 months

Paris, France

Leadership of Build teams for the Steering & Compensation Information System. Context: Business and IT organization structured around a V-cycle project delivery model, with several critical programs under pressure. Strategic Objective: Transform the organization to accelerate IT delivery and modernize the data platform Actions: – Transformation of Business and Build teams toward a Product Operating Model – Implementation of Agile at Scale (SAFe / Scrum) – Leadership of a strategic data transformation program – Migration of the legacy data warehouse to Google Cloud Platform – Implementation of a Data Mesh and Data Product architecture Results: – Stabilization of critical IT programs – Improved delivery capability – Launch of the cloud data platform modernization

Head of IT Portfolio Governance – Group PMO

Kering

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

7 months

Paris, France

Leadership of the demand and project portfolio governance and the central PMO. Context: Very large IT project portfolio with heterogeneous prioritization across the group's brands. Strategic Objective: Implement portfolio governance to align IT investments with business priorities. Actions: – Implementation of a project portfolio governance framework – Structuring of prioritization and budget arbitration processes – Alignment of IT roadmaps with business leadership – Strengthening of strategic program portfolio management Results: – Implementation of value-based portfolio governance – Improved visibility over IT investments – Acceleration of time-to-market for strategic projects

Program Director – IT Operating Model & Cloud Transformation

Dexia

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

7 months

Paris, France

Transformation mission focused on the operating model of core business activities. Context: IT operating model requiring transformation to support the strategic evolution of core business operations. Strategic Objective: Redefine the IT operating model and prepare migration to cloud environments in SaaS models. Actions: – Design of a target IT Operating Model – Definition of the outsourcing strategy – Development of the move-to-cloud roadmap – Coordination of IT and business stakeholders Results: – Definition of a three-party IT operating model – Structuring of the cloud and IT sourcing strategy

Director of Architecture & Technology – IT Transformation

BforBank

Nov 2020 - Dec 2022

2 years 2 months

Paris, France

Transformation of the IT organization toward a product & tech model and agility at scale. IT transformation toward cloud environments. Context: IT organization historically structured around a startup-style project model, with strong needs for growth, innovation, and accelerated delivery in a fast-evolving fintech environment. Strategic Objective: Transform the IT organization to support digital growth strategy and product innovation capability. Actions: – Definition of the technology strategy and target architecture – Transformation toward a Product Operating Model – Implementation of Scaled Agile (SAFe / Scrum) – Leadership of enterprise architecture and modernization of engineering practices (APIs, Cloud, Event-driven architecture) – Management of 3 technology teams (25 engineers and architects) Results: – Repositioning of the IT department as a product innovation enabler – Acceleration of digital product delivery – Modernization of the technology architecture

Co-Founder & CEO

Merkatus

Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

1 year 2 months

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Creation of a digital marketplace for the restaurant industry. Responsible for vision, strategy, and business development.

Manager - CIO Transformation & IT Operational Excellence

weave

Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

3 years

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Development of the CIO Operational Excellence offering. Leadership of IT transformation engagements for large organizations. CIO Advisory. Major achievements: – AG2R - Head of Architecture Service Center – Valeo - Program Director for R&D Business Continuity (BCP) – Allianz - Move-to-Cloud Program Director – La Poste - IT architecture transformation – Société Générale – CIO organization transformation – Criteo - Business process industrialization

Application Production Manager – Global Markets

BNP Paribas CIB, North America

Jul 2009 - Jul 2014

5 years 1 month

New York, NY, USA

Creation and leadership of a Follow-the-Sun application support team for the Front / Middle / Back Office worldwide.

Project Manager

Various Companies

Sep 2000 - Jul 2009

8 years 11 months

Paris, France

IT Project Manager / BI Group / Carve-out / Industrialization projects for AXA, Generali, Fiat, BNP Paribas.


Education

École Polytechnique

Executive Certificate, AI for Business

2026 - 2026

6 months

Ecole Polytechnique ExEd : – Frame, define and impulse an AI strategy, – Integrate opportunities of business value creation through AI, – Transform your organization to leverage on AI, – Embark regulatory obligations to your AI approach.

Centrale Supélec

Executive Certificate CIO, CIO

2023 - 2024

5 months

Certified in 2024.

Hult International Business School

MBA - Master of Business Administration, General Management, Leadership, Management consulting, Change Management, PMP

2014 - 2015

1 year 1 month

Graduated in 2015. Dean's list

Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)

Master's Degree, Mathematics, Research oriented

2004 - 2005

1 year 1 month

Université de Strasbourg

Master's Degree, Mathematics and Computer Science, Engineering oriented

1999 - 2001

2 years

Graduated in 2001.


Licenses & certifications

Manage Mentor: Time Management

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Certified by Harvard

Manage Mentor: Writing Skills

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Certified by Harvard

Manage Mentor: New Manager Transitions

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Certified by Harvard

Manage Mentor: Stress Management

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Certified by Harvard

Executive Certificate Design Thinking for Innovation

Issued: Jun 2018

Certified by University of Virginia Darden School of Business

ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

Issued: Mar 2016

Certified by AXELOS Global Best Practice

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