Philippe Carême
Manager a.i. • Digital Transformation & End-to-End Software Development • Program Director
Helping organizations navigate complex transitions, align technology with strategic objectives, and drive impactful digital transformations — especially in manufacturing.
About Me
I partner with companies to turn tech into tangible business results – backed by 15+ years as an IT Leader, 10+ years as Digital Strategist, and 5+ as Tech Entrepreneur, I combine strategic insight and hands-on leadership.
I specialize in leading challenging IT programs, driving digital adoption, and providing interim executive support during times of transformation or crisis.
Value: Strategic clarity, operational effectiveness, trusted advice.
Leadership style: Pragmatic, collaborative, results-driven.
Sector experience: Industry 4.0, SaaS startups, global enterprises, & R&D incubation.
11y
Digitalization
16y
IT Manager
30+
Experience
Interim Management
- Filling CIO, CDO, CTO interim roles.
- Operational continuity and strategic direction during transitions.
- Coaching internal teams and mentoring leaders.
Program & Project Leadership
- Managing complex, multi-stakeholder IT programs.
- Agile, waterfall, hybrid methodologies.
- Delivering projects from roadmap to execution.
Digital Transformation
- Designing clear digital roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
- Driving user adoption (ADKAR method).
- Leading technical migrations (Cloud, Hybrid platforms, DevOps).
Advisory & Governance
- Optimizing IT budgets and vendor management.
- Cybersecurity awareness & risk mitigation.
- Strategic advice for executive committees & boards.
Why Clients Choose Me
Broad experience in both enterprise and startup environments.
Hands-on Leader ensuring clear, measurable outcomes.
Effective communicator, bridging the gap between technical teams and executive leadership.
Proven track record of delivering on-budget, on-time initiatives.
Key Projects & Achievements
Highlight results-driven experiences briefly:
Automatic Systems (2024-2025) – Interim IT Manager
- CIO support in strategic directions.
- Optimized IT infrastructure and IT services.
GSK (2023) – Operational Technology Analyst
- Technical procurement & bidding process advisory.
GenieVision (2019-2023) – Startup CEO & Co-Founder
- Built and launched SaaS product adopted by key construction industry players.
- Secured early-stage investment, grew team to 12 FTE, managed over 10.000 man-days.
AGC Glass Europe (2012-2019)
- Led Digital Practice & Cloud migration, significantly enhancing operational effectiveness and order-to-cash projects.
- Managed IT Capex/Opex budgets and international teams (up to 30 FTE, 6.500 users).
Let’s Connect!
Philippe Carême
📍 Walloon Brabant, Belgium
📞 +32 478 3OO 559
📧 philippe.careme@palmo-alta.com