High‑performing PMOs play a critical role in connecting strategy to execution. Yet many PMOs struggle to maintain relevance, influence prioritization, and demonstrate measurable value across the enterprise.
Bio
Dr. Frederic Casagrande is a results-driven leader with over 25 years of expertise in Strategic Project, Program, and Portfolio Management. He has a proven track record of setting up and operating PMOs and Program Controls organizations within dynamic international environments. His extensive experience includes successfully managing mega projects, transformation initiatives, and technology implementations, such as nuclear projects, post-merger integrations, ERP deployments, infrastructure enhancements, and system integrations.
He has led high-performing, multicultural teams and overseen portfolios valued at billions of dollars. Dr. Casagrande has established robust Project and Change Management frameworks compliant with industry standards, delivered exceptional results on over 400 projects, and created project management academies that have trained hundreds of professionals.
Recognized globally, he has been nominated for and won prestigious awards, including the PMO Global Alliance “Europe PMO Leader of the Year” in 2021. He is passionate about fostering collaboration and achieving excellence, thrives on challenging objectives, and consistently goes the extra mile to enhance shareholder value and maximize enterprise effectiveness. His leadership approach emphasizes empathy, team building, and flexibility, ensuring effective performance in fast-paced and rapidly changing environments.