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Pierrick Guinguene

Pierrick Guinguene

Copenhagen

Summary

Visionary technology and digital transformation leader with 20+ years of C-suite and Board-level experience driving enterprise innovation and operational excellence across Europe, APAC, and the Americas. As a trusted advisor to CEOs, CFOs, and Boards, I have led multi-continent ERP transformations, rearchitected data governance at scale, and delivered measurable business impact in complex, regulated industries.

A former Group CIO and Board Member in leading global organisations — including WPP/GroupM, Hearst, and LexisNexis — I specialise in unlocking value through modern ERP ecosystems (Microsoft Dynamics 365), master data frameworks, and agile execution models. My leadership style is inclusive, outcome-focused, and rooted in strategic alignment between business ambition and technology capability.

Known for my ability to steer multi-million-dollar transformations across 60+ markets, I bring a rare blend of global vision and operational depth. Whether serving on governance boards, leading cross-regional teams of 100+, or advising C-level stakeholders, I consistently deliver transformation with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

Skills

  • Global Digital Transformation & ERP Strategy
  • Master Data Governance & Data Architecture
  • Complex Program Leadership & PMO Design
  • Change Management & Agile Delivery (SAFe, ADKAR)
  • Vendor Management & Global Governance
  • Board & C-Level Stakeholder Engagement

Work History

Director, Global Technology

GroupM (Group WPP)
01.2016 - Current

GroupM is the world's largest media investment group, managing over $60B in annual media spend.

  • Spearheaded global ERP transformation, consolidating 40+ legacy systems into a unified Dynamics 365 platform, achieving 10% cost savings.
  • Established enterprise-wide master data governance frameworks across 60+ markets, elevating data quality, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
  • Introduced SAFe Agile delivery model across 8 global service lines, accelerating time-to-market and improving cross-regional execution.
  • Reduced SaaS application run costs by 22% while enhancing scalability and risk control.
  • Enabled global financial transparency through the SaaS transition of credit risk systems.
  • Member of GroupM CIO Board & WPP Financial Systems Board.

Products & Applications Director, EMEA

GroupM EMEA (Group WPP)
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Harmonised campaign, finance, and agency data across markets; introduced scalable applications to replace fragmented tools.
  • Extended proven digital platforms from APAC to EMEA (Turkey, Belgium, South Africa, Austria).
  • Launched cookie data platform enhancing campaign attribution and compliance.

Chief Information Officer, UK & Australia

CDS Global (Hearst Corp.)
01.2012 - 07.2014
  • Executed ERP migration covering 80% of revenue base.
  • Launched new e-commerce and entitlement platforms, delivering >£300K in incremental revenue.
  • Achieved full PCI compliance; drove Lean Agile transformation across teams.
  • Served on CDS Global Board of Directors.

Advisor & Consultant

@NEWMEDIA2.0 Ltd. (Consulting)
07.2010 - 12.2011
  • Consulted on digital strategies for La Depeche, IBM, and L'Oréal; led PoCs in mobile and data analytics.
  • Delivered organizational and IT transformation blueprints to media and consumer firms.

Chief Information Officer

Groupe Moniteur Holding
03.2007 - 06.2010
  • Launched Emploipublic.com, capturing 53% market share in Year 1.
  • Delivered €4M+ in incremental CRM-driven revenue over 3 years.
  • Boosted customer loyalty to 87% through operational redesign.

Chief Information Officer

LexisNexis France,
03.2002 - 03.2007
  • Directed transformation of content, platforms, and customer operations across legal and regulatory publishing.

Additional Information

  • CIO, Vivendi Universal Publishing (2000–2002)
  • CIO, Le Parisien & Sicavic (1998–2000)
  • Technology Director, Groupe France Agricole (1993–1998)

Education & Credentials

  • MSc, Electrical, Electronics & Automation Engineering – ENSAM Paris
  • Certificate in Economic And Strategic Intelligence - IHEDN
  • Artificial Intelligence with Python - Harvard (in progress)
  • Lean Agile & SAFe Implementation
  • ERP Implementation Expertise

Certification

  • French: native
  • English: fluent
  • Danish: PD3
  • Spanish: beginner

Interests

  • Licensed pilot (single, multi-engine, aerobatic)
  • Gymnastics & endurance sports
  • World travel (Asia, Africa)
  • Music, literature & cultural exploration

Timeline

Director, Global Technology

GroupM (Group WPP)
01.2016 - Current

Products & Applications Director, EMEA

GroupM EMEA (Group WPP)
01.2014 - 12.2015

Chief Information Officer, UK & Australia

CDS Global (Hearst Corp.)
01.2012 - 07.2014

Advisor & Consultant

@NEWMEDIA2.0 Ltd. (Consulting)
07.2010 - 12.2011

Chief Information Officer

Groupe Moniteur Holding
03.2007 - 06.2010

Chief Information Officer

LexisNexis France,
03.2002 - 03.2007
Pierrick Guinguene