Amit Eitan   BSc, MBA, PMP

I am an accomplished and versatile CIO and Business leader (IT Consulting & Services) and have held VP level positions with major International Blue-Chip Corporations, leading International Organisations and Global Programs with 200+ staff / €150M+ budget and full P&L Responsibility.

A focused and determined leader, I offer the entrepreneurial stamina and charismatic leadership to inspire people in my organisation, peers and partners to peak performance, foster teamwork and collaboration and deliver shareholders value. My easy-going sense of humor has always played a defining role in bringing out the best in everyone and mobilizing them to achieve stretch goals.

I have started my career as a Software Engineer (BSc), moving on to software projects and business systems management positions, and then to IT and Software & Consulting leadership positions with increasing responsibility and scope, where I was also responsible for some major IT and technology led business change programs. I have also successfully led over the year some major international IT and Business Programs, including major Product Innovation Programs for a large corporation.

Over the last 20+ years, I have held VP level positions with major Blue-Chip Corporations, such as Seagram Corporation, Rockwell Automation, Brunswick Corporation, Levi-Strauss, InBev and others.             

Summary of Skills and Experience:

Seasoned IT Executive –

Sound experience in buildinglong-term business/IT partnerships, “talking IT to the business” and managing stake-holders up to board level.

Business focused IT expert with sound knowledge of the IT industry and current/emerging technologies and trends.  

Successful Business Leader –

Many years operating at executive management level with full P&L responsibility, cultivating profitable business relationships built on respect, loyalty, and trust, and delivering high client satisfaction ratio and margins.

Expert Program/Project/Change Leader (PMI/PMP, PRINCE 2 Certified) –

International, Cross-Cultural Experience –

North America, UK, Continental Europe (incl. Eastern Europe), Asia, Israel, South Africa

Vertical Industries Experience  –

Software, IT Services & Consulting, FMCG (Food & beverages, apparel), Industrial Automation, Electronics, Insurance, Banking , Marine (boats & Engines), Defence.

Business Domains Experience –

Supply Chain / Logistics (Sales & Distribution), Manufacturing, Product Innovation & Lifecycle Management (PLM), IT Outsourcing/Offshoring, Professional Services, Shared Services.

Business Focused Strategist –

Expert in developing & Implementing Business driven IT Strategies, maximizing application of emerging technologies & best practices to deliver shareholders value, with focus on outcomes rather than outputs

Strong Leadership skills, leading from the front, with proven ability to establish clear vision and direction, inspire and motivate to high performance, champion change, and achieve stretch goals.

Mentor and coach –

Excellent People Management skills, energizes and motivates individuals and teams, fosters collaboration and teamwork, enhancing individual motivation, performance and business contribution through mentoring and coaching.