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Paul Clarke

@paulclarke

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Senior IT executive driving cloud, ERP, cybersecurity, and data-driven operational transformation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior leadership roles where I can lead IT strategy, cloud/ERP transformations, strengthen cybersecurity/compliance, and drive cross-functional, data-driven business outcomes.

I am a senior information technology executive with deep experience aligning IT strategy to business objectives, driving cloud and ERP transformations, and strengthening cybersecurity and compliance across global operations. I have led teams up to 50, delivered large-scale ERP and Azure/Microsoft Dynamics projects, and designed securitized finance and SaaS platforms that improved data integrity and operational ROI.

I have a track record in M&A IT due diligence and integration, building SOC/SOX/SOC2 controls, and implementing AI forecasting and analytics for CPG and manufacturing environments. I prioritize cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and resilient infrastructure to support growth, regulatory requirements, and business continuity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Interim CTO

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Consulting

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year)

Performed M&A IT valuation and due diligence, created integration plans and budgets, and developed SOC 1/SOC 2 cybersecurity and multi‑year IT roadmaps to reduce risk and identify budget savings.

IT strategy SOC Budgeting Cybersecurity Cloud Architecture

Chief Information Officer

Neptune Wellness

Sep 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Led global IT strategy and teams of up to 20, delivered MS Dynamics and Azure Cloud deployments, consolidated multiple ERP instances, and implemented SOC, SOX, and SOC 2 controls to improve security and compliance.

Azure SOX Compliance VMWare SharePoint ITGC

Chief Information Officer

Beacon Consulting Inc LLC

Dec 2000 - Dec 2021 (21 years)

Directed technology strategy and operations for consulting clients, led teams up to 50, managed $700k+ project budgets, implemented ERP/CRM/SaaS solutions, and delivered IT consolidation, security, and financial systems for portfolio companies.

ERP Implementation Microsoft Dynamics CRM Cybersecurity Power BI Vendor Management SaaS Development ITIL

Director of IT

WKID

Jan 1999 - Dec 2002 (3 years 11 months)

Administered IT support and network security post-acquisition, maintained phone systems and firewalls, and set up call center infrastructure, CRM enhancements, and data reporting to improve operational continuity.

Network Administration CRM Security Firewalls Database Management