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Testimonials: |
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"John has
the rare and critical ability to
effectively bridge gaps between the IT
department and business users. His
excellent communication and
interpersonal skills compliment his
technical and functional expertise to
help drive results in even the most
challenging business environments."
Tom Wolf,
Manager - Finance, Risk, and Reporting
Systems, GE Capital Fleet Services |
"During
his tenure at Saudi Telecom John played
a key leadership role in the
transformation/privatization of Saudi
Telecom IT systems. This was a massive
privatization program spread over
several years.
John was a consummate professional,
measured and balanced in what was the
most challenging and complex business
and cultural environment that a
consultant could face."
Grant W. Brown |
"John is
a seasoned Oracle professional,
experienced in managing and and
transforming companies' Oracle support
teams where there is a significant
Oracle 'e' business footprint -
activities will likely include
upskilling, restructuring and the
introduction of cost control/reduction
initiatives."
Chris Jacobs, Head of IM Support
Services, Network Rail |
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"I have
found John McGrann to be an excellent
Manager and Leader, with a keen
understanding of the challenges and
complexity of running a large scale
multi module Oracle ERP estate"
John Paul
Duignan, Consulting Services Leaders
Oracle UK. |
"John
has transformed our business systems
unit in NR, making a real difference to
the organisation. Very experienced and a
pleasure to work with."
Richard Carter, Head of Delivery, IM,
Network Rail |
"Having
worked with John over six months at
Network Rail I cannot recommend him
highly enough. John showed a real
ability to identify problems and their
solutions and to get the solutions
implemented quickly and without fuss. In
addition, John's team responded with
great enthusiasm and professionalism to
his leadership in achieving a range of
service improving initiatives and
delivering a first class service."
Chris Ascough, Service Transformation
manager, Network Rail |
"I worked
with John at GECFS over the course of a
couple of years. John has great
functional knowledge of the Oracle
Applications which he successfully
allied to his knowledge of the business
and his project management skills. He
was a pleasure to work with."
Martin Gillet, Director, Red Logic
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"John was
an excellent applications manager during
the time we worked together at GECFS .
Whenever he or his project were in
trouble, he remains calm and finds a
solution. His financial, logistics and
technical knowledge of Oracle makes him
an all-round project manager and a fine
colleague to work with on any project.
If you are going to implement Oracle ask
for John!"
Mylene Schuit, IKA , GE Capital Fleet
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"John was
involved in the successful
implementation of HRMS for STC in Saudi
Arabia. In his role as Project Manager,
he was responsible for managing a multi
million dollar project for an
organization of over 20,000 employees.
He was
instrumental in effectively managing
this major change project for the
organization within budget and
timelines.. John proved to be highly
dedicated, committed and demonstrated
superior technical and behavioral
abilities that were key factors to the
success of the project. I highly
recommend him for any technology project
that involves the introduction of change
in the workplace."
Paul Bellavance, Head of Talent
Development at Qatar Telecommunications
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"John's
excellent communication style and
efficiency accelerated the
implementation of new systems. John
supported the IT Global Director on a
number of initiatives and managed change
well at all levels throughout the
organisation on a PAN European basis.
High standard of work was maintained
given high volume workload pressures."
Rebecca
Churchill, Recruitment & Retention
Manager at NCH Europe |
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"John is
a proactive, influential and
motivational leader who inspires
everyone to have a go and to give their
best. He is a natural change agent and
makes things happen. John always aims to
provide the ideal solution, irrespective
of any perceived threats and excels in
removing any obstacles. John rebranded
the department which gave us more focus
and opportunity to deliver more value
added activities."
Jeremy
Cotter, Compliance Manager, eBusiness
Solutions Centre, Network Rail |
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"John
became Head of Network Rail's Oracle
E-Business Solution centre at the
beginning of 2008 and immediately made a
positive impact across the whole
department.
He is
a natural and experienced leader with an
open, approachable style and the ability
to communicate a clear, morale raising
vision which inspires commitment and
unity of purpose.
He is
perceptive, analytical and pragmatic
with excellent organisational and
management skills which were used to
great effect during his period in charge
our department."
Jonathan Kearney, Applications
Development Manager, eBusiness Solutions
Centre, Network Rail |
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