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As IT’s role as an enabler of business value continues to grow, so does demand - but usually not matched by budgets!
CIOs need to embed IT cost optimization approaches to help manage spend and continue to focus on value-led delivery.
In this webinar Cecilia Edwards, Partner at Wavestone, will be asking Steve Hrubala, MD & Head of Sourcing at Barclays, with Mike Ward and Nick Crossman from Wavestone, to share how organizations can embed sustainable cost optimization and to provide examples of how our clients have improved long-term value for their businesses from investing in Generative AI and strategic vendor management.
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Steve is a hands-on operations executive skilled in transformations – sourcing, procurement & supply chain; alliances & partnerships; and all manner of strategy & negotiations – creatively delivering value (efficiencies & savings) aligned to business needs.
Cecilia is a Partner and Principal solutionist at Wavestone, host of The Business of Impact podcast, writer, and keynote speaker. She is experienced in driving business value through the use of next-generation IT and helping business leaders develop sustainability strategies at scale.
Nick helps high-profile clients with sourcing and procurement, technical advisory and program delivery. Building from a solid technical knowledge of telecoms, acquired through key roles for network service providers and telecoms equipment manufacturers, his particular strengths are defining the scope and benefits of complex technology contracts, and in managing the delivery of such deals.
Mike has more than 30 years’ experience in IT commercial management, from developing cost and pricing models to delivering cost optimization programmes that help CIOs achieve business objectives. His expertise spans service design, vendor management frameworks, and operating model design, ensuring IT services align with strategic value.
Wavestone is your most trusted consulting partner for strategic transformations worldwide.
