“If you are looking for a seasoned, international IT executive to help your organization succeed then Pat should be the beginning, and end, of your search.”
Shawn Peddie, Director - Applications Development, Toys R Us International
“Patrick is a tremendous talent and has the ability to both lead a team strategically as well as be hands-on to handle tactical efforts. I would recommend Patrick as a valuable asset for any company looking for a leader to plan, execute and manage improvement within its operations.”
Andy Engel, Vice President, Distribution Operations/WMS, Quiksilver
“Patrick was a great mentor and I still admire him for his management abilities.”
Deependra Pratap Singh, Programmer Analyst, Infosys Technologies Limited
PAT BOULARD
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Pat advises companies of all sizes and reach on how to generate more value out of technology investments. Working with executives and all levels of management, he develops IT strategies, organizations, governance models and shared services. He manages the selection and implementation of enterprise solutions, optimizes business processes, assists in contract negotiations and more. Pat’s expertise centers on global and domestic retail and wholesale operations with specific in-depth knowledge of supply chain and inventory management; his specialization is in high impact initiatives such as ERP and other transformation projects. Pat’s multi-cultural background and experience help companies better account and manage global risk factors, improve project management, and deliver complex projects–on time and on budget.
Services
Clients and Former Employers
Toys R Us (Canada, Europe, Middle-East, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong); Rossignol Group including Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange Boots and Look Bindings (North America and Europe); Quiksilver including Quiksilver, ROXY and DC Shoes (US, Europe, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong); Urban Brands including Ashley Stewart and Marianne stores (US, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands)
Background
Patrick brings nearly 20 years of international retail and wholesale experience in information technology management and enterprise solutions applied to: merchandise and financial planning, product and order management, allocations and inventory management, operations, logistics and supply chain management as well as all corporate back-office functions (HR, finance). He has both managed software development initiatives from the ground up, and implemented off-the-shelf software and technology solutions.
Patrick specializes in ERP and other high impact transformation initiatives, especially those implemented on a global scale for which his experience is ideally suited.
Patrick started his career in logistics and operations, holding various positions in the maritime transportation industry. His operational experience eventually led to his transfer into the world of information technology where he was able to apply his skills and expertise to design, test and implement advanced business solutions. From maritime logistics, Patrick entered the world of specialty retail in the global supply chain IT function at Toys R Us international. He eventually rose to direct all logistics, supply chain and inventory application development functions for the international division, supporting 7 major markets generating over $2 billion in revenue.
Patrick subsequently became CIO at Urban Brands, a specialty women’s apparel retailer that operated two brands and over 300 stores in the US, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, where he directed the upgrade of the group’s infrastructure and of all core enterprise applications.
His achievements and global expertise ideally qualified him to become the first global leader of the IT function, and acting CIO for Quiksilver, where he developed the first comprehensive global IT strategy, establishing shared IT services, centralizing governance and funding, and initiating a gradual move toward harmonized applications and technologies across the enterprise. At Quiksilver, Patrick directed a combined worldwide staff of 114 IT professionals in five operating regions, and aggressively sponsored global IT initiatives, developing economies of scale and increasing global operational efficiencies.
Extras
Languages: Fluent in French
Patrick holds degrees in mathematics and business administration from French Schools and Universities, as well as a BA in Marketing and an MBA in Business Administration from Chapman University in Orange, California.
He enjoys skiing, international travels, good food and good times with family and friends.