Maximilien KPODJEDO
Reston,VA
Summary
Dynamic Digital Transformation and Strategic Portfolio Management Executive with over 28 years of expertise in orchestrating complex, multi-industry digital transformations that drive growth and align with business objectives. Demonstrates exceptional strategic leadership and technical acumen in cybersecurity, IT governance, and risk management. Committed to leading innovative initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and resilience. Prepared to contribute to The World Bank's digital transformation efforts across diverse sectors, including public infrastructure, services, and products.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Chief Digital Transformation & Information Officer
National Drugs Agency (ABMed)
06.2023 - Current
- Spearheading the National Drugs Agency's digital transformation to a "digital first" organization, focusing on proactive decision-making and superior customer experience (regulation, operations, policies, Infrastructure, systems, services, secured data).
- Implementing cost-efficient processes and real-time data analytics to drive organizational excellence.
- Leading initiatives to future-proof the organization and ensure it remains competitive in the rapidly evolving industry.
- Supporting the Agency in achieving the Maturity Level 3 (ML3) of the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Council for Harmonization (ICH), and the African Medicines Agency (AMA).
Head National Drug Traceability Program
Ministry of Health (MoH)
01.2019 - Current
- Leading the national drug traceability program to combat drug counterfeiting and fraud.
- Collaborating with all stakeholders to digitalize and secure the national drug supply chain by ensuring all pharmaceutical products are traced from the manufacturers to the end users.
- Ensuring the Ministry of Health is able to make strategic decisions on essential drugs shortage and supply.
Digital Adviser to the President of the Republic
Office of the President
01.2019 - Current
- Advising and assisting the President of the Republic and the Government in developing and executing national digital economy strategies enhanced by AI and innovations
- Ensuring country digital strategic plans executed and aligned with the country's vision and mission.
- Acting as a strategic resource to support the execution of the digital economy strategies and the portfolios of projects in Infrastructure, Healthcare, Social, Finance, Environment, Agriculture, Justice, Education sectors, thus increasing broad cohesion for initiatives.
- Coordinating special programs of national interest and digital transformation services to citizens (National Drug Traceability Program; Insurance Program for the Strengthening of Human Capital, etc.)
Managing Director-CEO
National Information Systems and Services Agency (ASSI)
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Led the establishment and the operations of the national digital agency with 80+ engineers;
- Led the successful implementation of digital projects and programs, secured infrastructure (National datacenter, PKI infrastructure, National online payment platform), connectivity, systems, applications, and data, across sectors and line of businesses;
- Developed government-wide enterprise architecture for system interoperability (Benin Interoperability Platform, XRoad), enabling the delivery of secured digital services to government, businesses and citizens regardless of location;
- Led flagship digital programs, including the Smart Government program, the e-Visa project with 900% increase in government visa revenues, within minutes (instead of weeks), the 1st national secured data center Tier 3 certified, the National Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to secure transactions and services delivery, and the National citizens e-services portal;
- Oversaw strategies and operations with corrective actions to achieve daily and long-term goals for the national strategic plan in digital transformation.
Government Chief Information Officer, GCIO
Presidency of the Republic
08.2016 - 08.2017
- As the GCIO, led the digital transformation initiatives to enhance public service efficiency, improving system performance through strategic leadership and innovative technologies.
- Established and implemented technological solutions, including the digitalization of the Council of Ministers and State Critical Infrastructure Security Projects, resulting in great increase in administrative efficiency and performances.
- Implemented advanced analytics to strengthen decision-making at the government level, promoting digital innovation within government and increasing citizen satisfaction.
IT Service Continuity Project Manager
The World Bank Group
06.2010 - 09.2016
- Ensured the WB Group's organizational resilience by collaborating with all business lines, focusing on enterprise risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery for all critical processes, across 189 countries and Headquarters and Hubs.
- Defined and implemented the Business IT Service continuity strategies and projects aligned with the World Bank Group's objectives, enhancing resilience and operational availability, security and performances
- Designed, implemented and tested the disaster recovery and business resilience postures of the WBG operations, to ensure business and operations resumptions in the case of a disaster or disruptions occurrences.
- Continuously improved business resilience of the WBG across Treasury, and critical lines of business within business defined Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption (MTPD);
Director of Information Systems
MSE, Benin
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Designed and executed technology initiatives and projects to improve operational efficiency;
- Drove the adoption of emerging technologies to optimize business processes and company revenues;
- Led innovation to keep the organization at the forefront of technology while collaborating with lines of business and aligning with strategic business goals.
Regional Information Technology Director
Plan International West and Central Africa Region
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Initiated and led resilient digital transformation strategies, improving operations and supporting business decisions across 60+ offices, enhancing regional efficiency.
- Coordinated strategic digital projects, including Regional VNO Connectivity and Sponsorship Management, driving technological advancements and regional connectivity.
- Managed teams to ensure IT initiatives are aligned with strategic objectives, fostering a cohesive and innovative digital environment.
Global Support Engineer
Plan International Headquarters, London, UK
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Provided global level 3 application and infrastructure support to 10,000+ users, ensuring seamless operations and high availability.
- Managed change and release processes, reducing system downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Ensured resilient business continuity by implementing robust IT governance and risk management strategies.
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Science - Strategic Management
National Technical University- Kharkiv Polytechnic
Ukraine06.2023
Post Degree Certificate- Leadership And Management
Harvard Business School & Plan International
UK06.2008
Advanced Study - Optimization, Games, Modelling
Univ. Paris VI
France06.1997
Master of Science - Information Systems Engineering and Management
National Technical University- Kharkiv Polytechnic
Ukraine06.1996
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- IT Governance
- Digital Strategies & Transformation
- Project portfolio management
- Data analysis
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Management
- Business resilience
- Crisis management
- Innovation management
- Organizational development
- Business process reengineering
Certification
- PMP (PMI)
- CRISC (ISACA)
- MBCI
- CBCP
- CBRM
- CBRA
- CBRITP
- Virtualization and Cloud
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Timeline
Chief Digital Transformation & Information Officer
National Drugs Agency (ABMed)
06.2023 - Current
Head National Drug Traceability Program
Ministry of Health (MoH)
01.2019 - Current
Digital Adviser to the President of the Republic
Office of the President
01.2019 - Current
Managing Director-CEO
National Information Systems and Services Agency (ASSI)
08.2017 - 12.2018
Government Chief Information Officer, GCIO
Presidency of the Republic
08.2016 - 08.2017
IT Service Continuity Project Manager
The World Bank Group
06.2010 - 09.2016
Director of Information Systems
MSE, Benin
01.2009 - 06.2010
Global Support Engineer
Plan International Headquarters, London, UK
01.2003 - 12.2003
Regional Information Technology Director
Plan International West and Central Africa Region
01.2000 - 01.2009
Ph.D. - Computer Science - Strategic Management
National Technical University- Kharkiv Polytechnic
Post Degree Certificate- Leadership And Management
Harvard Business School & Plan International
Advanced Study - Optimization, Games, Modelling
Univ. Paris VI
Master of Science - Information Systems Engineering and Management
National Technical University- Kharkiv Polytechnic
Awards
VPU Award for Performance and Innovation, World Bank Group (5 IBRD-World Bank institutions, IDA, IFC, MIGA, ICSID)
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