Gillian Viljoen

Background

About Gillian Viljoen

With 30 years of experience, Gillian has built a strong track record in business process optimization, project management, and enterprise transformation. She works at the intersection of business and technology, helping organizations improve processes, manage change, and implement effective solutions.Gillian has led and contributed to large-scale ERP implementations, global data migrations, and business improvement projects. At Essentra Components, she played a key role in the data migration for a Dynamics 365 rollout and developed a cost allocation model to support executive decision-making. During her time at Columbus Stainless & the Acerinox Group, she worked on the development and implementation of a custom ERP system across two international sites, gaining deep experience in managing large, complex projects.More recently, Gillian has worked as a consultant, helping companies optimize processes, achieve ISO 27001 certification, and develop financial models. She has a strong ability to connect different teams, facilitate discussions, and bring structure to complex challenges, ensuring that businesses can navigate change effectively.Her experience as a personal leadership coach and in personal development adds another dimension to her work, particularly in change management and implementing business transformations. By understanding both the technical and human aspects of change, she helps teams adapt, align, and succeed in shifting environments.