
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
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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.
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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Manage Mentor: Writing Skills
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Manage Mentor: New Manager Transitions
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Manage Mentor: Stress Management
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Executive Certificate Design Thinking for Innovation
Issued: Jun 2018
ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Issued: Mar 2016