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CLAY SUSINI,

Global Hands-On Leader Driving Technology, Innovation, and AI & Data Strategy to Power Digital Transformation

Over 25 years of experience leading Digital Innovation, AI & Data Strategy, and Mission-Critical Technology Projects and Operations across major corporations in the Americas and the Middle East. Proven expertise in empowering teams to drive business transformation — launching new digital services, optimizing operations, enhancing customer experiences, and ensuring compliance.

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Expertise

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Corporate Digital Innovation

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AI & Data Strategy

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Cloud Adoption & Optimization

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Digital Business Development

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Scalable Agility and Portfolio Management

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Technology Restructuring

Clay Susini,

Global Hands-On Leader Driving Technology, Innovation, and AI & Data Strategy to Power Digital Transformation

Over 25 years of experience leading Digital Innovation, AI & Data Strategy, and Mission-Critical Technology Projects and Operations across major corporations in the Americas and the Middle East.

 

Proven expertise in empowering teams to drive business transformation — launching new digital services, optimizing operations, enhancing customer experiences, and ensuring compliance.

This is Clay Susini

Profile & Journey

7 key highlights

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Multi-Industry Expertise in Financial Services, Telecom & Consulting

Extensive background in Financial Services (B3 - Brazil Stock Exchange, Serasa Experian, Itaú Bank, Bradesco Bank), Telecommunications (Vivo-Telefónica, Ooredoo Qatar), and Consulting (NTT Data).

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Game-Changing Leadership in Critical Tech & Complex Environments

Pioneered the technological establishment of the new Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3), leading software engineering teams and spearheading the development of its OTC Derivatives and Treasury Bonds Marketplace platforms - the latter managing $25 billion in assets, solidifying its position as the largest public bond market in Latin America.

3

Digital Transformation via AI & Data-Driven

Has led the evolution of the telecom giant Ooredoo Qatar into a Data-Tech Platform, designing and implementing a comprehensive Data Monetization strategy and a Data Governance program, maximizing the potential of AI, analytics and new revenue streams.

4

Corporate Innovation across Startups & Incumbents

Mentored over 200 entrepreneurs and incubated 50+ startups worldwide, facilitating partnerships with top corporations for co-creation and scalable MVPs. Possesses deep insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by both incumbents and startups in driving disruption.

5

Global Ecosystem Connector

Expanded Ooredoo's Incubator into Qatar’s largest corporate-backed startup hub and forged global partnerships with Plug & Play, Match Maker Ventures, and key ecosystems across the USA, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, bridging industries and cultures worldwide.

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Strategic PMO & Portfolio Excellence in a Boundless Agile World

Redefined PMO and Project Portfolio Management for Serasa Experian by shifting from rigid frameworks to adaptive, value-driven structures. Enabled agility, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic indicators, positioning the PMO as a strategic enabler integrating digital transformation, lean governance, and business agility.

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Vision, Planning & Execution

Expert in aligning strategy, business development, and technology execution to drive short-term wins, mid-term growth, and long-term transformation, delivering measurable, high-impact results.

  • New Digital Services

  • Strategy & Marketplace Ecosystems

  • Data Monetization

  • Corporate-Startup Co-Creation Partnerships

  • AI Applications

  • Cloud Strategy

  • Agility at Scale

  • Lean PMO & Portfolio Management

  • Actionable Data Governance 

  • Insight-Driven Decisions & Analytics

  • GenAI & Data Monetization Readiness

  • Regulatory Compliance & Integrity

  • Customer-Centric Ideation

  • End-to-End Journey Mapping

  • Seamless Digital Self-Service

  • Customer Behavior Analytics & Insights

Outputs that drive Outcomes

CREATION OF NEW REVENUE STREAMS

 IMPROVED OPERATIONAL COST EFFICIENCY

ELEVATED DATA POWER FOR BUSINESS IMPACT

ENHANCED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Outputs that drive Outcomes

  • AI Applications

  • Cloud Strategy

  • Agility at Scale

  • Lean PMO & Portfolio Management

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 IMPROVED OPERATIONAL COST EFFICIENCY

  • Actionable Data Governance 

  • Insight-Driven Decisions & Analytics

  • GenAI & Data Monetization Readiness

  • Regulatory Compliance & Integrity

ELEVATED DATA POWER FOR BUSINESS IMPACT

  • Customer-Centric Ideation

  • End-to-End Journey Mapping

  • Seamless Digital Self-Service

  • Customer Behavior Analytics & Insights

ENHANCED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

  • New Digital Services

  • Strategy & Marketplace Ecosystems

  • Data Monetization

  • Corporate-Startup Co-Creation Partnerships

CREATION OF NEW REVENUE STREAMS​

Recognition & Speaking Engagement

Testimonials

CEO at Terrascope (ex-Google, ex-AWS), managed Clay

"I had the pleasure of working with Clay at both NTT Data and Ooredoo Qatar. He is a highly skilled and strategic leader—organized, client-focused, and team-oriented. Clay excels at structuring complex tech projects and operations, adapts quickly, and is capable of leading initiatives of any complexity. His posture, commitment, and attitude truly set him apart."

Partner at NTT Data (ex-Oracle), managed Clay

"I don't usually recommend professionals since their results speak for themselves, but after years of working with Clay Susini, I’m happy to make an exception. Clay is not only highly organized, but also clear in his reasoning, results-driven, and meticulous in his approach. What stands out most is his ability to align with my planning style, always prepared and self-sufficient, backed by his deep knowledge and experience."

Associate Partner at IBM, managed Clay

"Clay is a standout professional, hardworking, and a great leader with strong experience in technology and business strategy. He was a huge asset to NTT Data (at that time Everis), helping open new doors with financial institutions and leading strategic projects."

Ph.D. Computer Science (University College London), reported to Clay

"I have worked with Clay for about 2 years in the financial services industry. He has solid background and experience in both strategic and tactical management in IT. During the period that we worked together he showed strong competence in leadership and the ability to conceive and manage a high-performance team in a very complex environment."

API Designer and Financial Market Specialist, reported to Clay

"For 3 years, I had the opportunity to be part of a team led by Clay. He consistently demonstrated expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of business solutions. Proactive, ambitious, and results-driven, he was always willing to help and led his team with motivation, fairness, and confidence. Clay was a key contributor to our projects, always pushing the team forward to achieve the best results."

Mauricio Bonetti

Software Engineer, reported to clay

"Clay is one of the most results-driven directors I’ve worked with, across both the financial sector (Brazilian Stock Exchange) and telecom (Ooredoo Qatar). Always ahead of the facts, he proactively manages risks in operations and projects. He fosters a culture of shared responsibility, empowering every team member. Thanks to his dedication and result-driven approach, our team delivered value to customers where others had struggled."

Laerte Junk Takeuti

MSc Professor and Financial Market Specialist, reported to Clay

"I have worked with Clay for almost 3 years at B3. Clay is a hard work professional with extensive technical skills and financial market knowledge. He also has a special and unique way of managing his team. Based on the fairness and straightforward leadership besides his strong management skills, he pursues the achievement, abstracting the maximum of the teammates in a high performance engagement and an extraordinary work environment."

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Professional Experience

Telecommunications

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Financial Services

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Consulting

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Partnerships

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Certifications

Academic Background

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