ümit sanlioglu

Chief Information Officer (CIO) at one of Austria's leading private banks, responsible for managing three core areas: ICT Management, ICT Security, and Procurement & Third-Party Management, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Evaluate management’s performance to ensure alignment with company objectives. Review and approve annual budgets to achieve financial goals and support organizational priorities. Oversee risk management and compliance to protect organizational integrity. Ensure the effectiveness of internal and external audits, maintaining transparency and accuracy. Contributed to the creation and approval of strategic plans, driving organizational growth. Led efforts to improve corporate governance, promoting ethical busin

Lead global operations and manage a diverse, cross-cultural team. Enhance productivity by streamlining processes across multiple countries. Develop and execute effective strategies to boost operational efficiency and drive growth. Established new branches in emerging countries and transitioned operations from outsourced to in-house. Improved efficiency through increased nearshoring to developing countries.

Led the UCBA local demand management process as Head of "ICT & Demand Management." Chaired the decision committee to align IT investments with strategic company goals. Focused on aligning operational strategies with organizational objectives and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Oversaw prioritization and ensured timely delivery of solution proposals. Streamlined operations for budget adherence and built strong stakeholder relationships to support business objectives.

Coordinated strategic projects to enhance nearshore operations and transform company culture. Implemented a revamped CIO framework, aligning ICT functions with business objectives. Led the relocation full-time employees to overseas locations. Established a formal CIO setup to meet ECB guidelines, improving organizational structure.

Founded and led DealLX, a group-shopping platform competing with industry leaders. Directed sales strategy and execution, driving early-stage growth and market entry. Focused on innovation and IT transformation to disrupt traditional models. Applied managerial experience to guide the start-up through crucial phases. Navigated complex challenges and achieved significant results in a competitive market.

Diploma thesis: “Turkish immigrants as successful entrepreneurs in Austria”