Stephen Hertel

Background

About Stephen Hertel

I'm an enterprise transformation leader with over 15 years of global experience driving large-scale strategic initiatives across public and private sectors. My background spans program management, business architecture, ERP readiness, and operational excellence. To all my positions I bring a consistent focus on aligning people, processes, and systems to find win-win solutions that enable sustainable change. At Vintun, I lead end-to-end transformation efforts including business process reengineering, SAP S/4HANA roadmap development, and AI-powered delivery enablement. Previously, I directed multimillion-dollar portfolios at Continuity and ITS, developing governance frameworks, launching ISO 9001-compliant systems, and improving performance across international, cross-functional teams. I specialize in turning strategic intent into measurable action. Through value stream mapping, KPI alignment, and team capability building, my leadership style blends Lean Six Sigma discipline with an empathetic, systems-thinking mindset. I’m passionate about empowering organizations to scale, modernize, and deliver greater value. With 13 years of experience leading and adapting to remote-first environments, I am also an expert in maintaining team productivity in an increasingly decentralized workplace. Core Competencies: Enterprise Transformation | Strategic Planning | SAP/ERP Readiness | AI Automation | Governance Frameworks | Operating Models | Business Architecture | Business Process Reengineering | KPI Development | Remote Team Leadership | ISO 9001 | Stakeholder Engagement | Continuous Improvement | PMP | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt