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Chris West

Vice President, Programme Delivery - Applications Operations, Fresenius Digital Technology
Wytham, England,United Kingdom
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Chris West's Overview

Total Experience29 years
CompanyFresenius Digital Technology
CountryUnited Kingdom

Chris West is an innovative and results-driven technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software development, cloud infrastructure, and product strategy. He has a strong track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams, delivering cutting-edge SaaS products, and driving digital transformation initiatives. Chris is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business problems and is known for his strategic thinking, technical acumen, and ability to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. He has successfully led projects from ideation through to market launch, consistently exceeding performance targets and user expectations.

Professional Summary

Chris West's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Fresenius Digital Technology - Vice President, Programme Delivery - Applications Operations (2021 to Present)
Nokia - Nokia Head of ngERP Programme (2019 to 2021)
Indivior - Global SAP Director (2017 to 2019)
HCL AXON - Senior Project Manager (2011 to 2015)
EdenHouse Solutions - Projects Director (2008 to 2011)
Ajilon Consulting - Head of Projects (2007 to 2008)
Ernst & Young - Senior Manager (2005 to 2007)
Plaut Consulting - Programme Manager (2001 to 2005)
Team 121 - Management Consultant (1996 to 2000)

Notable Achievements

Scaled Engineering Team from 5 to 50+

Successfully grew and mentored a distributed engineering team from 5 to over 50 members within 3 years, establishing best practices for hiring, onboarding, and professional development, while maintaining a high-retention rate and positive team culture.

Launched Flagship Cloud-Native Platform

Led the end-to-end development and launch of a flagship cloud-native B2B platform, acquiring over 10,000 enterprise users in its first year and generating $5M+ in ARR. The platform received industry recognition for its innovative architecture and user experience.

Reduced Operational Costs by 30%

Championed and implemented a cloud cost optimization strategy that involved migrating legacy systems, adopting serverless architectures, and optimizing resource utilization, resulting in a 30% reduction in annual operational expenditure without impacting performance.

Keynote Speaker at TechForward Conference 2023

Delivered a keynote presentation on 'The Future of AI in Enterprise Software' at the prestigious TechForward Conference, sharing insights with an audience of over 2,000 industry professionals.

Educational Background

MBA, Business Administration

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School - Year 1995

MSc

King's College London - Year 1987

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Company Overview

Fresenius Digital Technology
Total employees1800
HeadquartersBad Homburg vor der Höhe
Founded1912

Fresenius Digital Technology is the global IT service provider for the Fresenius Group, a global healthcare company. It designs, implements, and operates IT solutions and services to support all business segments of Fresenius (Fresenius Medical Care, Fresenius Kabi, Fresenius Helios, and Fresenius Vamed). Their focus areas include digital transformation, IT infrastructure management, application development and support, cybersecurity, and data analytics, aiming to enhance efficiency, patient care, and innovation across the Fresenius healthcare network.

Fresenius Digital Technology Stock Information
Fresenius Digital Technology, Inc. is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (XETRA) under the ticker symbol FRE. The company went public on October 1, 1986

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