Douglas May
Regional CIO (UK & Asia) SAFRAN Landing Systems
Safran•Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
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Passionate, forward thinking and accomplished IS executive and strategist with a successful track record of leading IS and business teams, developing and handling global budgets, managing application technology solutions and implementing technology enabled business transformations. Having a broad experience in the strategic improvement and delivery of IT, Information Systems, operations and services within global and region focused multi-site, multi-national businesses. A proven ability to communicate and contribute at all levels, influencing business change through innovative use of information systems. An enthusiastic and flexible management style that can draw exceptional performance from staff in both support and development roles with a strong track-record in specifying and managing outsourcing contracts as well as a thoughtful and dynamic approach to programme management that combines sound commercial judgment with a need to meet client expectations on delivery, value and quality.
Career Timeline
- SafranCurrentFeb 2015–Present· 11 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Information Officer, Regional, UK and AsiaCurrentFeb 2015–Present
- Mar 2011–Feb 2015· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Director, Business SystemsMar 2011–Feb 2015
- Oct 2003–Mar 2011· 7 yrs 5 mos
- IS Manager (UK and Asia)May 2007–Mar 2011
- Global Oracle Competency Centre ManagerOct 2003–May 2007
- Jun 1999–Oct 2003· 4 yrs 4 mos
- Systems Analyst - Senior Oracle Analyst/DeveloperJun 1999–Oct 2003
- Jun 1997–Oct 1998· 1 yr 4 mos
- Manager, NetworkJun 1997–Oct 1998
Education
BSc
Computing for Business
Northumbria University