Francois de Lange currently serves as Director at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., having held various strategic and managerial roles since January 2008. Responsibilities include acting as a strategic interface between IT and business partners, leading cross-functional teams for global IT initiatives, and managing IT integration programs across multiple regions. Previous positions include Manager of Distribution & Logistics Systems and Lead Business Analyst, where Francois focused on project delivery and system integrations across international markets. Prior to Stanley Black & Decker, Francois worked as a Development Consultant at EC Harris LLP and a Logistics Development Analyst at HJ Heinz, contributing to SAP implementation projects. Francois holds a B.Comm. in Quantitative Management from Stellenbosch University and an SD Certification from SAP Academy UK.