Steven D. Guion
Kenosha
Summary
Senior Technology Operations and Finance Executive with extensive experience managing multi-billion-dollar technology budgets and leading global teams. Skilled in strategic modeling, financial performance, and operational optimization to enhance organizational success. Proven ability to develop transformative strategies, lead complex projects, and achieve cost savings. Committed to fostering high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of IT and Business Operations – Chief of Staff – Infrastructure Services
Abbott Labs
Abbott Park
06.2019 - Current
- Oversaw global IT infrastructure service operations, managing a team of 775 employees to ensure operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Directed strategic vision and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing organizational and system performance through targeted optimization efforts.
- Initiated and led cost-saving and optimization measures, resulting in a $137 million reduction in operating expenditures.
- Developed and executed budgetary and long-term financial roadmaps, aligning operational and capital investment strategy with business objectives.
- Managed a substantial operating budget of $371 million and a capital budget of $137 million.
- Collaborated with senior management to define and implement long-term corporate goals and objectives, fostering cross-functional alignment and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Present critical financial and operational data which includes completion of latest best estimates and summary reporting enabling strategic decision making at the C-suite level.
Director of IT and Business Operations – Chief of Staff – Infrastructure Services
Baxalta/Shire/Takeda
Bannockburn
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Created and executed comprehensive budgetary and long-term financial roadmaps, along with a detailed capital and operational investment strategy.
- Managed $367 million budget, overseeing development and implementation of IT Shared Service operations and financial structure to optimize resource allocation.
- Oversaw key strategic supplier relationships, managing lifecycle from RFP/scope to negotiation and transition/steady-state to enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated contractual obligations, ensuring alignment with transition services activities to support operational continuity.
Chief Financial Officer
Wisconsin Community Services
Milwaukee
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Devised and implemented strategic financial plans to support the organization's rapid growth and long-term objectives.
- Led the development of comprehensive budgets and implemented robust controls, ensuring financial resources were allocated in alignment with strategic priorities.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources effectively, aligning financial strategy with organizational priorities.
- Streamlined operational processes and identified cost-saving opportunities, enhancing financial efficiency and positively impacting bottom-line performance.
- Spearheaded the upgrade of the company's ERP platform, enhancing financial reporting, data analysis, and overall process efficiency.
Director – Global IT Finance
Aon Corporation
Chicago
05.2009 - 07.2013
- Oversaw the budgeting, forecasting, and financial policy & control functions for the Global Technology Group.
- Led capital spend disbursement process, overseeing allocation of $39 million in capital funds and $22 million in P&L for 2013.
- Integrated stringent financial policy and governance practices, resulting in an increase of annual cost savings by $13.6 million in 2012.
- Established standard policies and rules of engagement for global supplier spend, improving transparency and control over supplier relationships and incurred costs.
- Analyzed full-time equivalent (FTE) positions globally to support headcount reduction following a merger.
- Developed and presented monthly financial/metric reporting packages to senior management.
Vice President – IT Finance and Management
ABN AMRO
Chicago
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Managed $500 million IT expenditure for infrastructure and application development, optimizing costs in outsourced environment.
- Achieved $52 million in cost savings through effective cost optimization strategies.
- Aligned IT with business priorities through design of strategic platform plans, driving focus on key operational areas.
- Implemented sourcing strategy that enhanced technical capabilities and centralized vendor management.
- Developed processes using advanced analytics and governance methods, enhancing vendor outcomes and accountability.
- Led cross-functional teams, providing guidance to eight finance and contract governance specialists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Northeastern University
Boston, MAMBA - Finance Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Tech Integration
- Data Governance
- Dashboard reporting
- Project oversight
- Strategic Planning
- P&L Management
- Operational Budgeting
- Risk Management
- Vendor Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Management
- Senior Leadership
- Team Development
- Cross-functional teamwork
Certification
- PMP Certification, DePaul University
- CTO Program, Wharton Executive Education, 05/01/25
Projects
- Creation and Execution of Budgetary and Long-term Financial Roadmaps at Abbott Labs, Lead the creation and execution of budgetary and long-term financial roadmaps.
- Implementation of IT Shared Service Operations at Baxalta, Expedited the development and implementation of the IT Shared Service operations and financial structure.
- Technological Enhancements at Wisconsin Community Services, Introduced several technological enhancements including the implementation and ERP platform upgrade.
- Integration of Financial Policy and Governance Practices at Aon Corporation, Attained $9 million worth of favorable P&L variance.
- Integration of SaaS Bill of IT Tool, Facilitated the rollout of more effective allocation and billing models.
- Development and Integration of Global Technology Shared Service, Improved the transparency of global expenditures for the finance organization.
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Pickleball
- Boating
- Politics
- Physical Fitness
Timeline
Director of IT and Business Operations – Chief of Staff – Infrastructure Services
Abbott Labs
06.2019 - Current
Director of IT and Business Operations – Chief of Staff – Infrastructure Services
Baxalta/Shire/Takeda
06.2015 - 03.2019
Chief Financial Officer
Wisconsin Community Services
01.2014 - 06.2015
Director – Global IT Finance
Aon Corporation
05.2009 - 07.2013
Vice President – IT Finance and Management
ABN AMRO
01.2001 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Northeastern University
MBA - Finance Management
Northeastern University