Venu Pillai

Venu is the Head of IT Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Procurement Services at OPAL (Nippon Paper Group), responsible for IT services across 75 manufacturing and distribution sites in ANZ. With expertise in ERP/SAP transformations, Venu has led significant projects for Opal, Orora, Asaleo Care, and global consultancies including Atos and HCL Tech, serving clients such as Unilever and TRW. His accomplishments include managing SAP transformations, implementing SAP IBP for Orora Glass, and overseeing a complex data center migration. Venu holds a Master’s in IT Leadership and certifications in PMP and SAP, with a strong focus on team leadership, vendor management, and strategic IT planning.