Stephen Anderson

Digital innovator, leader, and technology strategist with extensive experience advising CXOs and fostering long-term relationships to drive sales and delivery of M&A, supply chain and manufacturing solutions

Winnetka, Illinois, United States

About

A results-oriented technology consulting executive with deep experience developing end-to-end enterprise transformations enabling digital products, services, and ecosystems. Proven track record of building innovation driven consulting practices employing applied artificial intelligence, cloud, edge, IoT, automation, blockchain and cybersecurity—to unleash fresh value propositions for growth and impact. Deep knowledge of digital supply chain capabilities, insights, and related solutions to guide companies to improve their resilience, profitability, and customer experience. Led many manufacturing clients to apply automation, insight, IoT, and digital solutions to improve throughput, efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.

Experience

  • Vice President Advisory Services at Astrix
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Create, incubate and build Advisory Consulting Services in Life Sciences. Manufacturing, CPG, and Chemicals.

  • Vice President at AbbVie
    Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    R&D Digital transformation – Leading a multi-year (DevSci) Digital Transformation program for a global biopharma company. The program is driving value by transforming manual drug studies into a Digital Lab of the Future leveraging technology platforms and advanced analytics to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Avanade (Full-time · 4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Global Advisory Executive
      Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 · 10 mos

      Established a digital transformation agenda which grew three new global accounts to generate over $15M annual revenue. Identified, sold and led global digital transformation programs pulling in resources from all 4 of Avanade's technology solution teams.

    • North American Advisory Executive
      Jan 2018 - Aug 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      Founded, incubated, built, and led a $50M business consulting practice that achieved over 100% growth over four years. Deep knowledge transitioning global Product companies to enable innovative solutions to align with industry dynamics, competitive forces, and digital disruption.

  • Director Mergers & Acquisitions at Cognizant
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Mergers & Acquisition Service CIO Advisory Services Enterprise Application Advisory Services

  • Associate Partner at IBM Global Business Services - Strategy & Change
    Jul 2002 - Jan 2015 · 12 yrs 7 mos

    Mergers & Acquisitions M&A Due Diligence Technology Strategy Practice Leader Regulatory Compliance Officer Client Partner Governance, Risk & Compliance