Thomas Müller-Chief Risk Officer, Member of the Executive Board
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Chief Risk Officer, Member of the Executive Board
BWI GmbH
- Built and led the Group Risk & Compliance organization (ERM, IKS, Compliance, Information Security, Data Protection, Classified Information Protection, Project Assurance).
- Integrated previously fragmented control functions into a single, performance-oriented GRC framework.
- Served as member of the steering committee in all top projects, from the sales phase until handover to delivery operations.
- Developed and implemented a new project assurance function to ensure top management attention and an early warning system for top 20 projects.
- Led 120 employees with 9 direct reports, managing a business volume of €1.8bn.
Vice President Central Risk Management
T-Systems International
- Established a centralized, performance-oriented risk management function to ensure delivery of the business case in large scale transition & transformation projects.
- Strengthened transparency and delivery reliability across 30+ strategic outsourcing projects.
- Managed a "stop the bleeding" initiative to turnaround performance in critical projects and reduce risk impact on financial results.
- Served as member of the steering committee in all top projects, from the sales phase until handover to delivery operations.
- Initiated and supervised health checks in critical T&T projects.
- Led 20 employees with 2 direct reports, managing a business volume of €1bn.
Vice President Solutions & Projects
T-Systems International
- Led the global project manager community (1,000 PMs across 20+ countries).
- Introduced internal project management certification to ensure adequate qualification for critical T&T projects.
- Implemented a "Care Mode" project governance model, improving performance oversight (technical, financial) and client satisfaction.
- Ensured board-level transparency on the status and progress of the T&T project portfolio.
- Led 25 employees with 3 direct reports, managing a business volume of €1bn.
Vice President Transformation Management
T-Systems International
- Introduced standardized methodologies for transition & transformation in IT outsourcing and implemented new processes and procedures.
- Developed and introduced the T&T handbook, including communication, training and coaching of project managers and relevant sales and delivery functions.
- Conducted lessons learned workshops and knowledge transfer to new T&T projects to ensure continuous improvement.
- Led 10 employees, managing a business volume of €500m.
Head of Delivery Management
T-Systems International
- Responsible for delivering desktop services for key international customers of T-Systems.
- Managed desktop services including over 300,000 workstations plus back-end services (mail, file, print).
- Introduced efficiency initiatives and global service governance structures.
- Led over 250 employees with 5 direct reports, managing a business volume of €600m.
Head of Strategic Programs
T-Systems International
- Managed post-merger integration and restructuring programs with leading consultancies (McKinsey, Roland Berger, BAIN).
- Oversaw the Focus on Growth program during post-merger integration, driving cost reduction, process efficiency, and culture change.
Various Roles
Deutsche Telekom AG
- Directed corporate functions at DT France; served as company secretary of SIRIS SAS (later T-Systems France).
- Developed market entry strategies and supported M&A transactions in France (SIRIS, Club Internet).
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Experienced in Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Government and Administration.
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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Operations, Investments and M&A, Legal, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Internationally oriented senior executive with over 25 years of leadership experience and expertise in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), operational Risk Management, Transition & Transformation Management (T&T), and large-scale organizational change. Proven track record in building operational and governance Risk Management functions, structuring and managing international project organizations, integration Risk and Performance Management, developing and implementing Risk evaluations methodologies.
Skills
- Leadership & Strategy – Executive Board Experience, Leading Organizations Both As Direct Leader As Well As In A Matrix,
- Transformation & Change – Initiating And Managing Change, Process And Organizational Design And Redesign, Complexity Reduction, Change Management
- Transition & Transformation – Project & Performance Management In An It Outsourcing Context, Program & Project Assurance, Risk-Performance Integration, Multi-Project Management, Project Portfolio Management
- Governance, Risk & Compliance – Coso Erm, Iso 31000, Idw Ps 980–982, Gdpr, Nis2
- Collaboration & Communication – Trusted Advisor To C-Suite And Boards, Intercultural Leadership
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Education
International Business School Bad Homburg
Diploma in International Business (Dipl. Internationaler Betriebswirt) · International Business · Bad Homburg, Germany
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Business Administration · International Business Studies · Greenville, United States
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Thomas is based in Bonn, Germany.
Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Thomas has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Risk Officer, Member of the Executive Board, Vice President Central Risk Management, Vice President Solutions & Projects.
Thomas's most recent position is Chief Risk Officer, Member of the Executive Board at BWI GmbH.
In recent years, Thomas has worked for BWI GmbH.
Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Government and Administration.
Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Operations. Thomas also has some experience in Investments and M&A, Legal, and Quality Assurance.
Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Government and Administration.
Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Quality Assurance.
Thomas holds a Bachelor in International Business Studies from East Carolina University.
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