Seasoned Global Payroll & Finance Manager with 20+ years of experience in managing multi-country payroll operations, compliance, and financial audits across EMEA and APAC. Expertise in payroll transformation, automation, and vendor management, ensuring efficiency and compliance with global tax and labor laws. Proven ability to lead payroll integrations for M&A, mitigate risks, and drive payroll strategy in complex business environments. Adept at cross-functional collaboration with HR, IT, and Finance to optimize payroll systems and governance. Certified Lean Six Sigma professional, skilled in Oracle ERP, payroll taxation, and process automation.