“Leading with clarity, delivering with purpose, and aligning every initiative with the values that shape a better future.”
Cornelius Greyling is a globally experienced technology executive and project leadership specialist, whose nearly 30-year career has been defined by his ability to deliver strategic transformation through IT, project excellence, and business alignment. His journey, which began in the financial services industry in Switzerland, has evolved into a compelling narrative of transformation leadership across continents, industries, and innovation cycles. Known for bridging the gap between technical complexity and executive vision, Cornelius operates at the nexus of digital execution and enterprise strategy.
Born with a natural inclination toward systems thinking and strategic planning, Cornelius cultivated his expertise through a career that spans consultancy, delivery management, and executive oversight roles. Early in his career, he demonstrated his adaptability and global mindset by founding his own IT consulting firm, serving clients across Europe and the Americas. This entrepreneurial phase laid the foundation for his subsequent leadership in banking architecture, software development, and enterprise transformation projects. From boutique ventures to enterprise-level operations, he consistently brought vision, structure, and resilience to every engagement.
Throughout his work with industry giants such as SAP, SNP, and Natuvion, Cornelius became a catalyst for digital change in organizations grappling with legacy infrastructure, market pressures, and the imperative to innovate. His signature approach—anchored in precision, transparency, and business value—has seen him lead high-stakes SAP S/4HANA transformations, oversee core banking migrations, and salvage struggling programs in multi-national contexts. His time at SAP was particularly formative, positioning him as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders and a vital bridge between regional execution and global governance.
As Head of Delivery for Natuvion Americas, Cornelius scaled the consultancy’s presence across North and Latin America, architecting delivery frameworks that supported rapid growth while maintaining excellence in service quality. He coached emerging PMO teams, designed robust operational models, and engaged in pre-sales activities that elevated the firm’s strategic positioning. His leadership in this role highlighted his innate ability to cultivate high-performing, culturally diverse teams and his passion for growing people alongside projects.
A hallmark of Cornelius’s career is his ability to align technology programs with business imperatives, recognizing that digital transformation must ultimately serve corporate strategy and stakeholder value. His deep understanding of IT governance, resource planning, risk management, and systems integration has made him an indispensable asset to clients in banking, utilities, automotive, and energy. Whether leading divestiture-driven data migrations or enabling operational modernization, his work is underscored by a clear throughline: purposeful transformation that delivers measurable outcomes.
What distinguishes Cornelius is not only his fluency in the language of IT—SAP, Implementation Methodologies, Transformation and Data-Driven Delivery Management, AI—but his capacity to translate this into strategic impact. He is as comfortable presenting to a board of directors as he is mentoring a project manager in the trenches. A lifelong learner, he holds certifications from PMI, SAP, and MIT Sloan, and he continues to explore emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sustainability in project design. His recent focus on integrating AI with sustainable delivery practices reflects his belief in innovation that is both ethical and enduring.
Cornelius brings not only operational rigor to his work, but also emotional intelligence and cultural fluency. Multilingual and globally mobile, he has worked extensively in the United States, Latin America, and Europe, often as the pivotal figure connecting international teams and regional leaders. His ability to build trust across geographies and disciplines has repeatedly turned complexity into clarity, and conflict into collaboration. This global perspective is instrumental in the delivery of programs that span time zones, compliance regimes, and organizational cultures.
Beyond the boardroom and PMO, Cornelius is grounded in values shaped by craftsmanship and curiosity. His personal interests in carpentry, culinary arts, and writing reflect a deep appreciation for structure, process, and creativity. These pursuits inform his leadership style: methodical yet innovative, exacting yet empathetic. He sees leadership as a service, transformation as a responsibility, and technology as a tool to uplift not only businesses but the societies in which they operate.
With his vast experience, Cornelius is now turning toward board and advisory opportunities where he can offer strategic counsel, technological insight, and transformation oversight. He is particularly interested in roles that explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and enterprise innovation. In these settings, he seeks not only to advise but to empower—to guide organizations toward resilience, relevance, and responsible growth.
Today, Cornelius Greyling stands as a seasoned and values-driven executive with a legacy of project excellence and a future vision grounded in intelligent, sustainable transformation. He is ready to contribute his skills, wisdom, and leadership to organizations that are navigating complexity and seeking purpose in a rapidly changing world.
Character:
Cornelius leads with integrity, empathy, and unwavering dedication to mission-driven outcomes. His global collaborations reflect a deep respect for diverse perspectives and an enduring commitment to ethical leadership.
Knowledge:
Armed with nearly three decades of transformation experience and advanced certifications, he remains on the forefront of IT innovation, continuously integrating emerging technologies into actionable enterprise solutions.
Strategic:
He connects business goals to technical execution with precision, ensuring that every initiative aligns with broader organizational objectives. His visionary thinking is balanced by a pragmatic understanding of operational realities.
Communication:
Cornelius excels at translating complex technical language into executive-level narratives that inspire confidence and decision-making clarity. He fosters transparent communication across teams, clients, and leadership boards.
