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Anup Patel

Strategy and Transformation

$2,000/day
United Arab Emirates, AE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Anup

Are you struggling to lead your organisation?
Transformation—your greatest human adventure so far.

You have two business options:
1. Navigate the complexities, investing time & resources.
2. Partner with a seasoned leader in strategy & transformation.

That's where I come in.

I lead large-scale, high-impact initiatives:

- Managed budgets up to $500 million.
- Led global teams of over 1,000 professionals.
- Oversaw operations spanning 176 countries.
- Turned 15 M&A deals into €4bn in net sales.
- Directed a €400m digital program portfolio, overseeing 400+ initiatives.
- Managed a global workforce projection of 12,500 FTEs across 12 manufacturing sites.

My passion is to inspire others, lead by example, & share insights that guide organisations toward success.

You’re not just a leader—you’re the catalyst.

Your transformation begins with one conversation.

Let's create measurable impact together.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
United Arab Emirates (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Aldar
    INTERIM GROUP TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION LEAD
    DIGITAL AND IT
    September 2024 - Today (1 year and 9 months)
    Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, United Arab Emirates
    Led the development of the group strategy for Tech foundations at ALDAR, aligning with Corporate Strategy goals.

    - Established a centralized Transformation Management Office to enhance processes and governance.
    - Implemented innovative technologies to drive digital transformation initiatives and achieve strategic objectives.
    - Implemented a standardised way of working for internal and external partners.
    - Kicked of Oracle Fusion implementation (Finance, HR and Procurement) with Oracle and Change Management partners and migration to Microsoft Azure services inc MACC agreement.
    - Aligned on the migration to Agile DevOps, Data Foundations and Modern Workplace initiatives.
    Digital Transformation Project Management Oracle Corporate strategy
  • SANOFI
    GLOBAL HEAD OF STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION (CIO)
    January 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)
    Paris / UAE Healthcare Business Unit. Led the carve-out of a standalone business unit, implementing a shareholder-approved vision and managing a €1bn+ P&L, with full oversight of governance, risk, and quality assurance. Managed a €400m program portfolio covering all digital domains, overseeing 400+ programs/projects and 650+ FTEs. Directed global resources and suppliers, aligning with strategic objectives, Target Operating Model, growth, and organisational goals and capabilities. Oversaw design and build of operations in 176 countries, managing €5.5bn in net sales, 12 manufacturing sites, and a workforce of 12,500 FTEs.
  • London Stock Exchange
    CORPORATE STRATEGY OFFICER (CSO)
    January 2019 - January 2020 (1 year)
    communications. London Senior responsibility for defining technical and corporate strategy, including communications. Led program and PMO delivery across the organisation in a consulting capacity. Focus on strategic global programs and C-Level/SVP transformation initiatives with maximum and scalable ROI. Managed globally dispersed suppliers and a direct team of 20 resources. Held full P&L accountability for over £20m, and investment advisory on large acquisitions. Developed business cases for various technology and operational initiatives.

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Education

  • BSc (Hons) Computing Science
    University of Manchester
    2004

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