David Briggs M.Sc

 

David Briggs - Professional Summary:     

A senior Retail IT Manager with experience in Change and Programme / Project Management. Substantial international experience including 2 years based in Bangalore, India and 1 year in Kuwait.

 

Over 25 years experience in retail and consumer goods, including 8 years at Tesco.

 

Skilled in Systems planning, programme management and system delivery ; also in ensuring the alignment of IT with business objectives; team building and management of the IT function; cost reduction; and managing the delivery of tangible benefit.

 

David Briggs - Professional Experience:     

Sultan Center, Kuwait City.

Chief Information Officer. March 2009 – April 2010,

A privately owned general retailer based in Kuwait City with 120 shops in the Middle East (Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan and Oman), and approximately $1Bn revenue.

 

Achievements.

Directed the implementation of replacement POS system (NCR)

Directed the development of replacement Retail ERP system (Oracle Retail)

Developed and agreed revised organisation and operating model for the IT function, including KPIS / Steering Wheel.

Prepared the Strategic IT Plan for new development activity in 2010.

Initiated a pilot of the HR Strategy in IT.

 

Tesco Stores Ltd, UK.

Senior Programme Manager. Feb 2000 – December 2008

The world’s third largest retailer, including the most successful online grocery and new and expanding retail businesses in Central Europe, the Far East and the USA

 

Achievements, International.

Implemented Oracle Retail applications supporting the introduction of best practice processes in the International businesses.

Based in Bangalore, India for two years, building Tesco’s offshore IT maintenance and development operation and assessing the option of relocating International IT management.

Managed the redevelopment and implementation of Tesco Clubcard systems for international operations.

Implemented HR systems (PeopleSoft) and managed the testing of all Retail applications prior to the opening of new Fresh & Easy stores in California USA.

Obtained Board approval for international consolidation of Financial processes and systems.

 

Achievements, UK.

Managed the successful roll out of 8000 hand held devices to all large stores. Delivered stock and price management systems achieving annualised benefits in excess of £8M.

Managed the successful roll out of new staff scheduler system for check out and counter staff

 

David Briggs - Education:     

BSc Maths (University of Warwick)

MSc Maths (University of Warwick)

 

 

David Briggs - Interests:     Music, sports (squash, running and football) and fine arts. 

 

David Briggs - Contact details:              Mobile: +44 7715 325832

email: dxbriggs@aol.com

 

LookupPage - Brand Yourself Online