Steven Guion

About Steven Guion

As a senior leader in the IT and Financial Management sectors, I am passionate about driving operational optimization and strategic innovation to achieve business excellence. With a diverse background in operations, finance, and technology, I have consistently delivered significant business improvements by driving operational and financial performance.In my current role as the Director of Operations and Chief of Staff at Abbott Labs, I have had the opportunity to manage large budgets and global teams, driving significant cost savings and improved operational efficiencies. I have been integral with the implementation of modernization and optimization strategies, bringing about high levels of financial stewardship and process excellence. I am proud to have effectively implemented ongoing strategic planning and top-down budgeting, significantly improved financial transparency and driven strong capital allocation practices.Prior to this role, I was able to significantly enhance the efficiencies of the company\'s service operations and drive cost-saving measures, effectively aligning financial performance with operational improvements and strategic objectives. I have also been actively involved in M&A activities and the successful integration of new financial platforms and reporting systems, which have proven instrumental in generating cost efficiencies.With a strong foundation in financial management and IT leadership, I am well-versed in various aspects of business operational management, including staff development and performance optimization and leading large-scale change initiatives. I have consistently demonstrated my ability to seamlessly bridge the worlds of finance and technology, leading to sustainable efficiencies and well-informed business strategies.As an individual who is constantly seeking new challenges, I look forward to leveraging my leadership skills, financial acumen, and operational expertise in a dynamic and results-driven environment. I am open to new opportunities that will allow me to continue making a meaningful impact on organizations and their operations, and I am eager to bring my unique blend of skills to a forward-thinking and growth-focused company.Please feel free to reach out to me to discuss potential collaborations or opportunities. I am always interested in connecting with other professionals who share my passion for operational and financial excellence, and I welcome the opportunity to explore new possibilities and partnerships.

Experience

1. Director of Financial and Technical Operations and Chief of Staff

   Abbott

   Jun 2019 — Present · Abbott Park, IL, US

   I am serving as Director of Operations and Chief of Staff at Abbott Labs, overseeing large-scale budgets, orchestrating strategic financial plans, and collaborating with senior management to execute long-term corporate goals.• Budget Management: Managed a $385 million operating budget and a $103 million capital budget for Global IT Infrastructure Service operations, and exercised financial oversight for 850 global staff.• Strategic Planning: Led the development and implementation of budgetary and long-term financial roadmaps, and orchestrated an extensive capital and operational investment strategy.• Executive Reporting: Tasked with presenting pivotal financial and operational data to top-level C-suite members.• Cost Optimization: Pioneered cost-saving and optimization initiatives that substantially reduced operating expenditures by $126 million, producing overall streamlined IT and business operations.• Corporate Collaboration: Collaborated closely with top-level corporate executives to design and execute far-reaching organizational objectives.• Continuous Improvement: Formulated and drove the strategic vision and continuous improvement roadmap to enhance organizational efficiency and system performance.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General

  1985 — 1988

• D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance Management

  1989 — 1991

• University of Houston

  Accounting and Finance

  1984 — 1985