Stefano Vecchio

Chief Strategy Officer

Singapore

About

25 years of international experience (Europe, South East Asia – Singapore PR – Indian subcontinent & Australia, Middle East - UAE Golden Visa) in strategy and operations in leading multinational companies and top tier management consulting. Functional experience in strategy; operations; sales & marketing; change management & process optimization; finance & controlling. Deep experience across a variety of industries with a focus on Ride-Hailing & Mobile Payments, Telcos, Industrial Goods and Consumer Goods. Proven track record of effective team leadership, delivering strong results and transformation agendas. Passionate about developing enduring relationships with senior stakeholders, driving changes and leading people towards common goals

Experience

  • Chief of Strategy Officer at talabat
    Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

    Leading technology platform for food delivery operating in the Middle East Member of the Company Executive Committee. Lead corporate strategy, CEO Office, new ventures, regional partnerships, and cross-functional project execution, advising the CEO and shaping long-term direction. Lead corporate affairs including public affairs, communications, sustainability and ESG. Serve as Interim Chief People Officer, leading culture, leadership development, and people operations for 7,000+ employees.

  • Regional Head of Business Operations I Internal Operations Consulting at Grab
    Oct 2016 - Sep 2020 · 4 yrs

    Leading technology platform for ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments operating in Southeast Asia Led the internal consulting function delivering strategic operational initiatives across ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments. Managed the Business Process Improvements & Automation unit, serving as the company’s focal point for process redesign and automation.

  • Associate Director I Strategy & Transformation I Transaction Advisory Services at EY
    Nov 2015 - Oct 2016 · 1 yr

    Part of EY’s Consulting practice focused on divestments, investments, and M&A transactions. Led divestment and post-merger integration PMO projects, coordinating cross-functional workstreams and supporting leadership in delivering integration plans, synergy realization, and operating models for multinational clients in life sciences and industrial goods across Southeast Asia.

  • Vice President - Head of Business Development at Axiata
    Dec 2012 - Nov 2015 · 3 yrs

    Leading telecommunications Group operating across Southeast and South Asia Led the formulation of the Group strategy for customer experience, big data, and micro-marketing. Managed implementation projects in the Group Operating Companies, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive commercial performance and operational improvements across multiple markets.

  • Case Team Leader at Bain & Company
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2012 · 5 yrs

    Joined as Senior Consultant in the Rome; promoted to Case Team Leader in Singapore Structured complex business problems and led consultant teams on growth strategy, cost optimization, and due diligence projects for multinational clients. Delivered high-quality strategic recommendations in industrial goods, oil & gas, and consumer goods industries. Geographical experience: Southeast Asia, Australia, Italy, France