{"id":4988,"date":"2019-11-26T04:39:38","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T04:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cio-leaders.com\/?p=4988"},"modified":"2022-06-23T11:23:20","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T01:23:20","slug":"bps-digital-transformation-journey-preparing-ourselves-for-the-next-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/bps-digital-transformation-journey-preparing-ourselves-for-the-next-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"BP\u2019s Digital Transformation Journey: Preparing Ourselves for the Next Generation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Kurt Bergmans, Head of Global IT Service Operations, BP PLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/11\/Kurt-800x400.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4990\" src=\"http:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/11\/Kurt-800x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/11\/Kurt-800x400.png 800w, https:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/11\/Kurt-800x400-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/11\/Kurt-800x400-125x63.png 125w, https:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/11\/Kurt-800x400-75x38.png 75w, https:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/11\/Kurt-800x400-600x300.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our industry is changing faster than at any time in our lifetime. New digital business models are the principal reason why over half of the names of companies on the Fortune 500 have disappeared since the year 2000; and yet, we are only at the beginning of the \u201cFourth Industrial Revolution\u201d. Successful companies recognise the opportunity to do things differently.<\/p>\n<p>In this case study Kurt shared Vision 2020, which defines the identity, purpose and ambition of BP\u2019s global IT organisation to modernise IT and be at the heart of BP\u2019s Digital Transformation.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cWe are currently on a journey to transform our processes, tools and most importantly our people to stay relevant and become more agile in an environment where change is constant and predictability a thing of the past.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT KURT BERGMANS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Senior executive with over 20 years in international IT management, with roles ranging from COO to global programme director and currently Head of global IT Service Operations at BP.<br \/>\n\u2022 Successful track record in managing global clients with a revenue of over \u20ac80 million annually<br \/>\n\u2022 Vast experience in service delivery, service management and service improvement for large international companies\/multinationals<br \/>\n\u2022 Excellent client relationship skills with a good understanding of client needs and ability to translate these needs into solutions<br \/>\n\u2022 Proven people management skills with a focus on team building and motivating employees<br \/>\n\u2022 Excellent vendor and partner management skills<br \/>\n\u2022 Strong focus on building and managing cross-geographic and cross-cultural teams and programs<br \/>\n\u2022 Proven track record in reducing costs of running international programs as well as increasing program revenues<br \/>\n\u2022 In-depth knowledge of budgeting, pricing, planning, implementing and managing remote and onsite IT services for MNCs<br \/>\n\u2022 Vast experience in managing multi-million euro IT contracts for international clients including Shell, ExxonMobil, Baker Hughes, Merck, Malaysia Airlines, Deutsche Bank, Barclays, Credit Suisse, Johnson &amp;Johnson, BASF, and Dell.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/07\/BP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4839\" src=\"http:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/07\/BP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/07\/BP.jpg 177w, https:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/07\/BP-125x71.jpg 125w, https:\/\/focusnetwork.co\/cio-leaders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/07\/BP-75x42.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kurt Bergmans, Head of Global IT Service Operations, BP PLC Our industry is changing faster than at any time in our lifetime. 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