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Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Nichols Aluminum is one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly aluminum sheet producers in North America.

Innovative IT / Business Leader with a solid history of successfully transforming IT into business-aligned, service-delivery organizations. Proven track record establishing strategic vision, building strong business relationships, developing cohesive teams, and successfully executing projects. Trusted business partner defines IT priorities that leverage digital technologies to drive the business goals. Dedicated to customer satisfaction and thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES • Master’s Degree in Information Systems and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration • Excellent Business Acumen • International Experience • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) • Strategic Planning and Execution • Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity • Organizational Design and Restructuring (IT staffs of up to 150 people) • Cost Management (IT budgets up to $50M) • Digital Optimization / Business Process Improvement • Project Management / Portfolio Management • Vendor Management and Contract Negotiations • Enterprise Applications (ERP, Cloud, Mobile, etc.) • IT Infrastructure (Network, Telecom, Security, etc.) • Service Desk, Help Desk, and Training Programs • Multiple Industries: Manufacturing, Distribution, Industrial, Retail, Services, Consumer Goods