Charlie Baugh Email Address

Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer

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Results-driven global technology leader, focused on improving corporate profitability through defining and implementing transformative and innovative business solutions. Drawing on over 20 years of progressive enterprise experience, takes a pragmatic approach to identify and employ the optimum mix of human and technological resources to drive scalable and efficient business solutions. • Provide enterprise-wide architecture and capabilities vision to achieve desired business outcomes, while simultaneously optimizing daily operations • Recognized innovator with exceptional leadership and managerial skills required for successful execution of major initiatives • Supports entire C-level suite, covering all major functional areas and lines of business; partners with executive leadership to ensure alignment on major initiatives and reviews with Board of Directors to gain formal approval where appropriate • Proven results in negotiating and optimizing vendor relationships and managing vendors in-step with the Legal department, handling everything from software selection to pricing, business terms, and finalizing contracts • Builds and leads high performing teams, optimizing a flexible organization structure through mix of FTE and contract resources, utilizing both on-shore and off-shore • Consistently seeks out and leverages cost savings opportunities