Tony Lovell

About Tony Lovell

Technology and transformation leader with 20+ years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale programs, SAP S/4HANA implementations, and M&A integrations across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Known for partnering with C-suite executives to build technology roadmaps, modernize core systems, and drive measurable business outcomes.I’ve led major digital and ERP transformations, unified IT environments across more than ten acquisitions, and built enterprise PMOs, governance models, and global portfolio structures supporting $50M+ in annual technology spend. My background spans IT, supply chain, finance, pricing, product lifecycle, and corporate strategy—giving me a uniquely cross-functional lens.I specialize in simplifying complex environments, standardizing processes, improving data and system integrity, and aligning technology investment to business value. My strengths include global leadership, operational discipline, financial stewardship, and driving transformation in evolving, multi-company organizations.

Experience

1. Director, Global Program Management

   Arkema

   Jun 2022 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Lead global technology transformation initiatives across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia, including a multi-year SAP S/4HANA program and complex acquisition integrations. Serve as a key advisor to business and IT executives, ensuring digital strategy, architecture, and operating models align with enterprise growth.Direct a global team of 40+ resources delivering Arkema’s enterprise S/4HANA program, standardizing processes, governance, and data structures across multiple regionsLead the IT acquisition workstream for Arkema’s $300M Laminated Adhesives business, driving IT integration strategy, cybersecurity alignment, and ERP harmonizationManaged the SAP-driven integration of Arkema’s Coatex division (US & France), establishing unified business processes and cross-functional data models

Education

• Stanford University

  Advanced Project Management

  2015 — 2016

• The Ohio State University

  BA, Industrial and Systems Engineering

  2000 — 2005

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  Masters of Business (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Pmo
• Sdlc
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Management
• IT Strategy
• Erp
• Requirements Analysis
• Visio
• Business Analysis
• Budgets
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sharepoint
• Project Management
• Sap
• Sap Snc
• Consulting
• Strategy
• Sap R/3
• Business Requirements
• Six Sigma
• Business Intelligence
• Vendor Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Software Project Management
• Itil
• Process Improvement
• Retail
• Business Process