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“To maintain competitive advantage against the economic forces in today’s intensely competitive global market, companies need “Genuine Technological Transformation” at the root level and across all areas of the organization. It’s a zero sum game, be “Future Proof” or be eliminated!”

-Steven Kosovich

 

Summary

Thought leader with global perspective and entrepreneurial drive.
Strategic visionary with a relentless drive towards gaining competitive advantage and maximizing corporate performance through the use of technology. Recently conceived and executed the business plan and investment strategy for a new line of business in Digital Marketing. Additionally negotiated and secured technology license agreements for capturing lead market position in this emerging market.

Valued advisor and requested consultant to board members and investors.
Key contributor to strategic enterprise-level planning and decision-making in both publicly and privately held organizations. Member of several deal teams relating to acquisitions at the core of driving business transformation and synergistic value. Overcome complex business challenges and make high-stakes decisions within fast-paced, high-pressure environments using experience-backed protocols.

High performance and wholly accountable C-level business partner and executive.
Highly effective at building relationships and aligning with the strategic goals of an organization. Change agent with specialization in transforming lackluster organizations into high performance IT assets. Focus towards product development and solutions with secure, stable and scalable infrastructures that support the Pharmaceutical, Financial Services and Retail industries.

Strong operational leader with finance background.
Respected as motivational, lead-by-example manager, change agent, and proponent of empowerment and accountability, known to be “Fair and Firm” and rooted in the foundation of Six Sigma. Architect of Enterprise Information Architecture, fundamental in changing culture of storytelling to “Management by Fact” and sound investment decision making. Innate ability to Run the business, Grow the business and Transform the business with keen attention to detail.

Skills

Executive Leadership

(Advanced)
10+ Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Cost Savings

(Advanced)
10+ Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Strong foundation in financial management, keen ability to find savings through improved technology and organizational alignment.

Emerging Technologies

(Expert)
10+ Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Ability to deliver Future Proof solutions and provide strategic orientation of technologies and methodologies such as:

  • Open Source
  • Outsourcing
  • Social CRM
  • ERP
  • Document Management

Business / Product Development

(Advanced)
7-9 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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P&L / Financial Responsibility

(Advanced)
7-9 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Work History

DG3 Worldwide

Jersey City, NJ, United States
Jul 2010 - Present
Chief Information Officer, VP Interactive Solutions 

Responsible for the global IT organization that supports 150M in annual revenues and 800+ employees. DG3 is a global provider of marketing services for the financial services and pharmaceutical Industries with locations in NY, London, Hong Kong and Manila. Additional responsibilities include the ongoing business development of DG3 Digital marketing, a strategic line of business. DG3 Digital Marketing is a provider of online marketing services ranging from Mobile engagement, Social Media Marketing to CRM and Ecommerce.

Bowne Marketing & Business Communications Inc.

West Caldwell, NJ, United States
2008 - 2010
Vice President IT & Chief Solution Architect 

Responsible for developing the blueprint of Run the Business, Grow the Business and Transform the Business model of organizational development and management. Ultimately this effort yielded a 30% cost reduction towards supporting 12M in revenues.

Interests

  • Career Opportunities
  • Consulting Offers
  • Expertise Requests
  • Reference Requests
  • Creating new revenue opportunities
  • Emerging Technologies

Education

William Paterson University

Wayne, NJ, United States
May 1992
Bachelor of Science, Finance
  • Extended coursework in Management Information Systems
  • Dean's List Graduate

Industry Experience

  • Print / Publishing
  • Financial Services
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Consumer / Retail
  • Manufacturing

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Helen Materazzi

(Peer)
VP, Organizational Learning Bowne & Co., Inc.
“Steve is a very talented technology-savvy senior business leader. He focuses intensely on delivering value-added results and designing solutions to meet clients needs. When Steve articulates his vision for "what's possible," it is truly inspiring. His passion is contagious! I always enjoy being a part of any team Steve is leading.

Mark Tressito

(Peer)
Director Strategic Outsourcing Bowne & Co., Inc.

Mr. Kosovich is a "big-picture" IT executive who can also strategize, relate and converse at the client level. Steve has a wealth of knowledge within the overall Document Mangement space with a vision for the future. Steve can play on my team anytime.

Barbara Feather

(Peer)
Director Human Resources Bowne & Co. Inc.

“I have worked with Steve as his HR business Partner. What I find refreshing is that Steve is always willing to take the time to teach and provide insight in his area of expertise which he is passionate about. One of his greatest attributes is his entrepreneurial drive. Steve has a vision which inspires and challenges us at the same time.