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HERVE ATCHOM

Douala,LT

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in digital transformation and ERP implementations (IFS, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.). Proven track record in managing complex projects, enhancing customer success, driving significant cost reductions, and enhancing business enablement and value. Skilled in business and IT strategy, adept at leading multicultural teams to achieve exceptional results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Senior Manager/ Director, Business Systems ERP (IFS) & Digital Transformation

Globeleq Africa Limited
05.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Leading independent power producer in Africa, approximately 2,000 MW, present in six African countries, and headquartered in London.
  • Assignments:
  • Directed successful implementation of IFS across five African countries and UK headquarters.
  • Engaged C-level executives and country Managing Directors to promote IFS adoption group-wide.
  • Ensured business enablement to realize qualitative and financial benefits from IFS.
  • Designed and automated Group Common Processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Directed the internal Group IFS Competency and Service Center.

Program Manager

CFAO Technologies & Energy (Subsidiary of Toyota Corporation)
05.2016 - 04.2018
  • Led ERP and CMMS transformation projects for major clients, with budgets exceeding one million USD.
  • Managed the implementation of IBM Maximo for Asset and Service Management at the National Electricity Company of Cameroon (3,000 users).
  • Managed the implementation of IBM Maximo and the integration with Sage for a refinery company.

Deputy Country Director and Project Support Director

Sundance Resources Ltd (ASX:SDL)
11.2011 - 11.2015
  • Company Overview: Sundance Resources is an Australian company that has been entrusted with implementing the major iron ore mining project (Mbalam-Nabeba) between Cameroon and Congo for an investment of approximately USD 4.5 billion: two mines, a 510 km railway line, and a deepwater port in the coastal region of Cameroon.
  • Assignments:
  • As Deputy Country Director, my role was to assist the Country Director in all project and business management activities (scheduling and monitoring, procurement, project finance control, compliance, contracts and agreements, local content programs).
  • Signing of the mining convention with the Government of Cameroon – completed in 2012.
  • Implementation of the corridor marking project (510 km) – completed in 2013.
  • Local procurement, contract management (cost efficiency, local content program, procurement operations).

Manager IBM Siebel CRM Project

MTN Cameroon
03.2009 - 10.2011
  • Implemented IBM CRM Siebel across all distributors to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Managed support services to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Received leadership award for outstanding contributions and team guidance.

Project Manager

PROLOGIQ (Microsoft Gold Partner)/ Central Bank of Congo
01.2008 - 02.2009
  • Key Assignments:
  • Managed the deployment of the ERP Microsoft Dynamics Navision for the Central Bank of Congo across Finance, Procurement, Bank Notes Production, and Bank Operations.

Business Intelligence & Database Engineer

PROLOGIQ/ Société Generale des Banques
06.2005 - 12.2007
  • Build a Business Intelligence central Platform for the 'Societe Generale des Banques' by using SAP Business Objects, Microsoft SQL Server (ETL, Datawarehouse and Reporting Analytics)

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration

University of Bradford
United Kingdom
01.2013

Master’s degree - computer engineering and information Technologies

University of Yaoundé
Cameroon
01.2005

Skills

  • Business and IT Strategy and Operations
  • Management of complex digital transformation programs
  • Business Analysis and intelligence
  • Multi-cultural and locations Team Management
  • Customer Success
  • Conference Speaker
  • ERPs (IFS, SAP, MS Dynamics)
  • CMMS: IBM Maximo
  • Contract/Life Cycle Management
  • Procurement management and Negotiation

Other Trainings Certificates

  • ITIL
  • IFS
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft System Administration
  • Microsoft SQL Database Administration and Development
  • Program Management
  • Chief Information Security officer (CISO)
  • Microsoft Azure

Personal Information

Age: 41

Accomplishments

  • Leadership award after the successful implementation of IBM Siebel to our network of distributors, which has increased access to MTN support services to rural and suburban areas
  • Twice best speaker in the IFS user conferences
  • Award by the governor of the Central Bank of Congo for contributing to the achievement by the country in the reduction of its debt to the World Bank after the digitization of the bank with the ERP Navision

Timeline

Group Senior Manager/ Director, Business Systems ERP (IFS) & Digital Transformation

Globeleq Africa Limited
05.2018 - Current

Program Manager

CFAO Technologies & Energy (Subsidiary of Toyota Corporation)
05.2016 - 04.2018

Deputy Country Director and Project Support Director

Sundance Resources Ltd (ASX:SDL)
11.2011 - 11.2015

Manager IBM Siebel CRM Project

MTN Cameroon
03.2009 - 10.2011

Project Manager

PROLOGIQ (Microsoft Gold Partner)/ Central Bank of Congo
01.2008 - 02.2009

Business Intelligence & Database Engineer

PROLOGIQ/ Société Generale des Banques
06.2005 - 12.2007

MBA - Master of Business Administration

University of Bradford

Master’s degree - computer engineering and information Technologies

University of Yaoundé
HERVE ATCHOM