AI · Data · Automation
Hi, I'm Oleksandr Savliev.
I lead global technology and AI programmes at scale. Currently at Nestlé, previously at Syntegon, Tetra Pak, Audi and BMW. Engineer by training, executive by experience, lifelong learner by choice.
Get in touchA bit more about me
I've spent 15+ years at the intersection of technology and operations. First in engineering, then leading cross-functional teams across multiple countries, and now shaping AI and digital strategy at the enterprise level. What I enjoy most is turning ambiguity into action: framing the right problem, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable outcomes that scale.
I'm a big believer that the people closest to the problem understand it best. My job is to empower them through digital technology, giving teams the tools, data and autonomy to make better decisions every day. That's also why continuous improvement isn't just a methodology for me; it's a mindset I carry into everything I do.
Right now I'm also completing an MAS in AI & Digital Technology at ETH Zurich, because I believe leaders in this space should understand the technology deeply, not just the slides about it.
Outside of work you'll find me snowboarding in the Swiss Alps, exploring new places with my family, or reading about whatever catches my curiosity.
Experience
- Digital & Automation Manager — Nestlé (Current)
Leading AI and automation strategy across global manufacturing & R&D operations - Director Digital Acceleration — Syntegon (3 yrs)
Built and led the digital unit from the ground up; global P&L ownership, 50+ stakeholders across 15 countries - Manufacturing Excellence & Innovation Lead — Tetra Pak (9 yrs)
Drove operational excellence and innovation programmes across European & Asian operations - Engineering — Audi & BMW
Production engineering and process optimisation in automotive manufacturing
Education
- MAS in AI & Digital Technology — ETH Zurich (Ongoing)
- Digital Program — IMD Business School
- Executive MBA in Innovation — TU Munich
- M.Sc. Engineering — TU Munich
Perspectives
A few topics I think about and like to discuss:
- Scaling AI beyond the pilot: why most industrial AI initiatives stall at proof-of-concept, and what it takes to build the organisation, governance and culture to make them stick.
- Digital leadership in traditional industries: how to drive meaningful technology transformation in organisations where the core business isn't software.
- People first, technology second: why the best digital strategies start by empowering the people closest to the problem, not by replacing them.
What I work on
Enterprise Digital Transformation
I take organisations from strategy to execution, aligning C-suite vision with on-the-ground delivery across functions and geographies.
AI / ML at Scale
From proof-of-concept to enterprise rollout. I build the operating model, governance and teams that make AI stick beyond the pilot.
Operational Excellence
I identify high-leverage opportunities, build the business case, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver step-change improvements.
Data Strategy & Governance
I design data architectures and analytics platforms that drive real decisions, from plant level to regional level and across the enterprise.
Things I've built
- Global factory digitalisation: designed and rolled out an Industrial IoT platform across multiple countries, connecting manufacturing sites to a unified data backbone.
- Predictive maintenance at scale: took ML models from pilot to enterprise-wide deployment, reducing unplanned downtime and generating seven-figure annual savings.
- AI-powered remote support: built and scaled an intelligent assistance system across the service organisation, lifting service levels by over 50 %.
- Innovation portfolio governance: established the strategic framework and investment criteria for a multi-million innovation portfolio, delivering 5× ROI.
- Enterprise-wide operational excellence: sponsored and led cross-functional automation programmes across regions, driving up to 50 % performance improvement.
Some numbers I'm proud of
Say hello
I'm always open to meaningful conversations and exchanging perspectives. Let's connect.