Samir Arekar serves as the Global Director of IT - Employee Experience Center at bioMérieux, where he leverages over two decades of extensive experience in the IT sector to transform and enhance the Employee Experience (EX) across the organization. In this pivotal role, Samir is...
Samir Arekar serves as the Global Director of IT - Employee Experience Center at bioMérieux, where he leverages over two decades of extensive experience in the IT sector to transform and enhance the Employee Experience (EX) across the organization. In this pivotal role, Samir is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive digital workplace strategy that prioritizes collaboration and operational efficiency. His vision encompasses not only the implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions but also the cultivation of a culture that values employee engagement and satisfaction.
Under Samir's leadership, key projects have focused on simplifying and enriching the IT experience for employees, ensuring that the solutions and services provided are both value-add and cost-effective. He has successfully built and motivated global teams that are dedicated to EX, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. By establishing strong, trust-based relationships with key business counterparts, Samir has been able to identify and capitalize on business opportunities that align IT initiatives with organizational goals.
A significant aspect of his role involves measuring the adoption and delivery efficiency of IT solutions through IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and employee feedback surveys. This data-driven approach has led to notable achievements, including a substantial improvement in Net Promoter Scores (NPS), reflecting enhanced employee satisfaction with IT services.
Samir's skill set is robust, encompassing technology leadership, operational efficiency, budgeting, and service design. His ability to prepare compelling business cases and facilitate cross-functional collaboration has positioned him as a strategic leader within bioMérieux, driving initiatives that not only meet the current needs of the workforce but also anticipate future trends in employee experience and digital transformation.
