STEVE COLLINS
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
stevendcollins@outlook.com 248-723-5223
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO)  PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS LEADER
Versatile CIO with industry, private equity and Big 4 consulting expertise focused on improving corporate and
operations performance, developing new strategies to drive top line performance and directing organizational
capabilities to quickly realize benefits; including those associated with transactions. A high-performing executive
with strategic planning and innovation capabilities, performance and operations improvement, ERP and corporate
systems implementation and merger and acquisitions.
Delivers Mission-Critical Results Strong Cross-Functional Orientation
Respects and Leverages Human Capital Strategic Implementer
Achieves Financial Goals
Significant Integration/M&A
EXPERIENCE
Marlin Equity Partners, California
2011 – Present
Chief Information Officer – Responsible for the strategy and execution of business process and IT reviews and
due diligence activities, develops and implements business process improvement and integration/divestiture
strategies for companies in the portfolio. The lead advisor to the portfolio companies’ Boards of Directors for IT
strategy, performance in spending, systems, organization, investment, and meeting transaction objectives.
 Interim CIO for five companies ($20M-$1.6BN) and responsible to ensure business processes and IT
architectures are fully established and aligned to meet business and investment objectives. Defined and
oversaw IT integration of 20 companies with existing applications and infrastructure including aligning the
business processes and systems, IT organizations and budgets with timelines usually within 100-180 days.
 Responsible for delivering 25 IT and business process due diligence reviews of targets up to $1BN in
manufacturing, consumer products, online services, and other sectors and quantifying technology risk,
organizational needs, one-time costs, growth and opportunities.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Illinois, Michigan
2005 – 2011, 1999 – 2002
DIRECTOR, IT M&A and IT Effectiveness - Performed several hundred IT due diligence reviews and 30 IT
merger integration projects. Defined and led development and implementation of IT strategies, Day 1 plans,
transition services, costs, and implementation plans. Provided expert strategy development, financial advice and
negotiating skills to aid in the clients’ selection of IT systems and services providers.
 Linked business strategy and execution to produce sustainable returns, and ensure investment decisions were
made for optimal support of the business strategy and global enterprise technology environment.
 Acted as interim CIO for five companies to define new IT architectures, develop systems strategies aligned
with business priorities and processes, technology processes, budgets, and technology organizations.
 Introduced leading, value-creating approaches to IT Services for Mergers, Acquisitions, Integrations, ERP,
Security, and Risk Management across consumer, industrial, and distribution industries.
 Established sustained cost reduction playbook and services processes.
General Motors Powertrain and GMAC, Michigan
2002 – 2005
Global IT Director, Infrastructure, Architecture, and M&A - Drove cost efficiencies and improved
effectiveness by optimizing the underlying infrastructure architectures, technologies and the operational processes
for all network and systems operations, service delivery, security, data centers, desktops, and site management.
Led staff of 50. Ensured SOX compliance and mitigated organizational risk in data privacy, auditing, and
information security functions. Responsible for an annual operations budget of $85M.
 Reviewed and re-engineered the IS operations within 60 days leading to $6M reduction in structural costs,
and reduced the downtime in network, systems, and lost time by 75%.
 Led joint development of global/common network technology/architecture refreshes across all 34 GM
Powertrain manufacturing and 5 global engineering facilities.
 Led worldwide deployment of Windows to 20,000 desktops, including Active Directory service, storage and
electronic mail within six months exceeding expected timelines by 45 days.
STEVE COLLINS
American Bottling Company, Illinois
248-723-5223
1999-1999
Chief Technologist - Managed post-merger integration, reorganization, and legacy conversions with an emphasis
on reduced costs across networks, voice services, and hardware. Implemented a fully operational and integrated
infrastructure within 90 days of hire. Established a cost-effective five-year outsourcing agreement for IT and SAP
operations. Position eliminated due to acquisition.
WW Grainger. Illinois
1997-1999
Group Manager, ERP & Network Computing - Responsible for vendor selection and implementation of $35M
in IT equipment, maintenance, and consulting services; successfully deployed all ERP and related infrastructure
equipment and services for 350 locations, 15 training locations, and corporate Headquarters. Led the successful
completion of Year 2000 telecommunications and IT infrastructure remediation projects. Responsible for annual
operational expenses of $59M and investment budget of $4.5M.
Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc., Ohio
1994-1997
Telecommunications Supervisor - Integrated network requirements from 17 divisions into a single standardized
network platform, and led the selection, negotiation, and implementation for all IT products/services for a global
WAN in the US, Japan, and Europe.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, Ohio
1990-1994
Telecommunications and Management Consultant - In charge of Research and Development for network and
hosting architecture for Community Health Information Networks and standardized three statewide government
network services in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
United States Marine Corps
1982-1986
Signals and Satellite Intelligence Analyst – Consolidated and reviewed raw electronic, signals and satellite
intelligence material and developed and presented finished intelligence information to Senior Military Officers,
Consular operations teams and Embassy officials.
Executive MBA Program, Xavier University
Bachelor’s Degree ― Telecommunications, Michigan State University
1994
1990