Russell Uyeda

Russell Uyeda

Experienced Private Equity Operating Partner

Apollo Global Management, Inc.•El Segundo, California, United States

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Experience24+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Influential and accomplished Private Equity Executive Leader uniquely bridging business and technology to achieve success. 4x CIO and CTO. Solves problems quickly with a 360-degree business perspective having held leadership roles in technology, digital marketing, e-commerce, supply chain operations, and finance. Builds and executes bespoke value creation and growth strategies by leaning on experience in multiple disciplines and industries from Fortune 50 companies to Private Equity backed businesses. Transforms the technology team from a cost center to a value-creation engine for the business across the global enterprise. Specializes in building and executing a tech strategy in conditions such as company turn-arounds and EBITDA growth to deliver transformative business outcomes and tangible bottom-line results. Specialties: Private Equity Value Creation Senior Executive Leadership Business Transformation and Turnarounds Cybersecurity CPG, Manufacturing and Distribution, Supply Chain, Digital Media, Retail Sales and Distribution, E-Commerce Digital Marketing Leading major business integrations, M&A, JVs, restructuring departments, and executing complex enterprise system integrations. o Executive Management and Strategic Planning o Technology Roadmap Creation o Building Dynamic Teams o Cybersecurity o M&A Integrations o Cloud and sAAs o Custom Web Development o E-Commerce o Mobile App Dev (iOS, Android) o Enterprise Apps (ERP, CRM, HCM) o Supply Chain & Logistics o Data Center Optimization o Business Intelligence

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Sep 2024–Present· 2 yrs 1 mo
    • Managing Director, Technology TransformationCurrent
      Sep 2024–Present
  • Jun 2023–May 2024· 11 mos
    • Interim CIO (HGGC Backed Business)
      Jun 2023–May 2024
  • Sep 2022–Sep 2024· 2 yrs
    • Operating Partner
      Sep 2022–Sep 2024
  • May 2019–Oct 2022· 3 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer & Chief Information Officer (HGGC Backed Business)
      May 2019–Oct 2022
  • 2015–May 2019· 4 yrs 4 mos
    • EVP, Chief Technology Officer & Chief Information Officer
      2015–May 2019
  • May 2004–2015· 10 yrs 8 mos
    • Divisional CIO, Vice President: Home Entertainment IT
      2010–2015
    • SAP Global Program Manager
      2006–2010
    • Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management
      May 2004–Aug 2006
  • 2002–2004· 2 yrs
    • Senior Financial Operations Analyst
      2002–2004

Education

Cybersecurity Certification

Cornell University

MBA

Management & Organization

USC Marshall School of Business

B.S.

Management Science

UC San Diego

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Russell Uyeda
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Business IntelligenceProduct DevelopmentLeadershipManagementSAP ERPBusiness Process ImprovementTurnaround SpecialistProgram ManagementSAPStrategySupply Chain ManagementSDSAP R/3Value CreationPrivate EquityCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMaterials ManagementProcess ImprovementBusiness Development