Philippe Dubernard

Digital Transformation Leader | Strategy, Governance & Program Execution

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

I help CEOs, CIOs and leadership teams bring clarity to complex digital transformation decisions. When organizations must evolve rapidly across IT, Data, AI, cybersecurity or operating models — while keeping the business running — transformation becomes less a technology challenge than a leadership, governance and execution challenge. My role is to help executives understand: • where they stand • where they need to go • what to prioritize • and how to move forward pragmatically and safely. Clarity first. Decisions second. Execution follows. With more than 35 years of experience in digital transformation, governance and large-scale program leadership, I support organizations in turning strategic ambitions into structured, actionable and executable transformation roadmaps. My approach is pragmatic, holistic and business-oriented, aligning strategy, governance, operating models, people, processes and technology into coherent transformation trajectories. I intervene as: • Digital Strategy Advisor • Transformation Leader • CIO / Head of Digital (Interim) • Executive Program Director • Strategic Sparring Partner for executives and boards. Areas of expertise: • Digital Strategy & Transformation • Target Operating Model (TOM) • Transformation Roadmaps & Governance • Program & Portfolio Leadership • Enterprise & Digital Governance • AI, Data & Cloud Transformation • Cybersecurity & Resilience (ISO 27001, NIS2, NIST) involvement • Executive Workshops & Masterclasses. Over the years, I have led and advised complex transformation initiatives within international organizations, public institutions and technology-driven environments, combining strategic vision with operational execution. Today, I help organizations turn complexity into executable transformation.

Experience

  • Digital Strategy Manager at parking.brussels
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    As Digital Strategy Manager at Parking.Brussels, I define and drive the organization’s digital vision, aligning technology initiatives with business goals to improve mobility, optimize operational processes, and support the strategic transformation of parking services in the Brussels-Capital Region. Supervising the global transformation portfolio and programs in close collaboration with the PMO Manager, driving strategic alignment and impactful delivery. Global Digital Leadership Strategy & Business Strategy Portfolio and Program Management Innovation Management Target Operating Model (TOM) Design Operational Process Optimization Transformation Leadership Digital Transformation Strategy Change Management Process Magt & Governance Stakeholder Engagement Smart Mobility Solutions

  • Digital Strategy Manager at Keiro
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Keiro, Cronos Group The Digital Strategy Manager is responsible for defining and steering the organization’s digital vision, aligning IT initiatives with business goals, defining the digital transformation program and ensuring the successful delivery of key transformation projects, including data, platforms, and process optimization. This includes designing the digital roadmap across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons to support operational efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. Joining Keiro (Cronos Group) - Working with Parking.Brussels

  • Program High Definition - Pragmatic, Holistic, Dynamic (Hybrid)
    • Managing Principal Consultant, Partner
      Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

      CIO Advisory and Strategy Senior Management, Executive, Program Management With 30+ years of experience at the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership, I have successfully led large-scale programs across the public, financial, and industrial sectors. My expertise spans Cloud, AI, GenAI (prompt engineering), data science, and analytics, driving business transformation and organizational change through emerging technologies. Change and Innovation Management Key Expertises: - Digital & Business Transformation – Guiding organizations through complex digitalization challenges - Leadership & Team Development – Coaching high-performing teams & driving strategic results - DevOps Projects management, Organizational changes. - Program & Project Management – Leading mission-critical initiatives with operational excellence - IT Strategy & Emerging Tech – Aligning Cloud, AI & digital strategies with business goals - Enterprise Architecture – Bridging technology and business for scalable innovation - Change Management – Implementing strategies for seamless transitions & adoption - Business Development – Unlocking new opportunities & driving innovation - Ad-Interim Management – Providing leadership continuity during critical transitions I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership, ensuring impactful digital transformations that create measurable value.

    • Project, Program management , Organizational maturity audit
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      Senior Management CIO Advisory and Strategy Cloud Adoption Program Management Specialized in Cloud, Data & AI Management and Programs Pragmatic and Holistic tool to identify and assess your current way of working with your Delivery and Project management. Maturity assessment based on Organizational Project Management maturity model Identify needs for coaching team Education training Setting up new pragmatic and dynamic PM & Delivery tools AI usage for PM

    • Cybersecurity Senior Project/Program Manager
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      Setting up a global project/program in Disaster Recovery Resilience area with the CISO team Business continuity/Disaster Recovery Resilience NIS2 compliant - Using CyFun form CCb framework and ISO 27001 experts. Developing BIA (Business Impact Analysis) and Enterprise Risk Management with the Business Manage Program Business continuity - IT continuity strategy alignment Working on Processes and Crisis management based on CCB framework Program management Plan

  • Senior Program Manager at Ypto
    Aug 2024 - Mar 2025 · 8 mos

    Working in the great CISO Team. Lead the Program composed of multiple projects & operations correlate and integrate with the business continuity Setting up, governance, and management

  • Senior Transformational Consultant at NTT Ltd.
    Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Advisor in IT Strategy development, Cloud Strategy and Governance, Cloud Center of Excellence advisor and facilitator. Program management for the adoption of changes AI and Generative AI Management and Governance Working with great clients of NTT assisting them in their transformations, change management, strategy and advisory... Aligning people, process, governance & technology to achieve the most optimal outcomes for organizations.