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CISO, Information Technology and OT Convergence, Global Data Privacy Officer

Celanese Corporation is a chemical company that manufactures chemicals used in major industries and consumer applications.

Performance driven IT Executive with over 22 years of progressive and diverse experience. Proficient in transforming, building and maturing IT organizations that deliver quantifiable business value. Entrepreneurial minded, technology savvy, and results oriented with the ability to create and execute an IT strategy that is aligned with the business. Well versed in IT strategy and delivery, organizational alignment and implementation, team development, process management, financial management, and vendor relations. An outstanding communicator who enjoys mentoring and motivating teams to deliver outstanding results. An innovative business partner that places a high value on establishing and growing relationships.Specialties: - Team Recruitment/Deployment/Coaching- Complex Program/Project Management- Transformational Expert (Service Operations & Business Service Management)- InfoSec (SIEM, PEN testing, IPS / IDS, Application Firewall, Forensics)- Cloud Computing - Private, Public, Hybrid- Capacity Planning & Investment Control- Vendor Relations & Contract Management- Cross-Functional Collaboration/Leadership- Aligning Technology & Business Solutions- Strategic Planning/Tactical Implementation- M&A - Acquisition Integration / Divesture- Application Lifecycle Management (SDLC / Agile / ITIL)- Balanced Scorecard Alignment