Jeff De Sandre

As CIO of Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ: SGC), I lead enterprise technology strategy across our three segments: Superior (uniforms and healthcare apparel), BAMKO (branded merchandise), and The Office Gurus (nearshore BPO). I partner with strong divisional technology leaders at BAMKO and TOG, who drive day-to-day IT for their businesses, while I focus on enterprise strategy, shared capabilities, and cross-segment priorities. My mandate is twofold and inseparable: advancing SGC's digital and AI agenda, and building the foundation that makes it real — unified data architecture, hardened security, and disciplined core IT. AI succeeds or fails on these fundamentals.

Work closely with emerging portfolio companies to develop IT strategies, optimize technology investments, and build scalable foundations for long-term success.

CatalystCIO is a technology consulting firm which delivers bespoke solutions to growing and PE-backed businesses which aren’t large enough for a full-time CIO but, due to their growth, require one. At CatalystCIO, Jeff provides the following services: • Fractional CIO – starting with as little as 1 hour per week, this service helps organizations get the technology leadership they need to fuel growth • IT Strategy and Transformation – this service harnesses decades of experience across varied industries to find a scalable, cost-effective IT strategy and then implement it • Program and Project Management – because any type of change or plan requires effective planning and execution, CatalystCIO can manage the implementation of transformational initiatives ensuring they meet their objectives and come in on or under budget

Accountable for defining and delivering IT strategy and capabilities across the enterprise. This includes business systems and ERP integrations from M&A activity, data analytics and business intelligence, development and support, infrastructure, security, help desk, technical services, and daily business operations across all functions. Responsible for giving oversight and direction to IT and business leaders on strategy, standards, and opportunities for shared services and economies of scale. As a member of the executive team, is a key contributor to the company’s strategy and planning process and is responsible for both IT operations and for technology, digital and business innovation. Maintains and builds strong and productive relationships with all business leaders as a true partner and making IT a business enabler.

Responsible for short-and long-term Information Systems Strategic Plans to support planned significant growth. Oversaw CSS' portfolio of systems and projects as well as the standards, methodologies and processes which govern them.

Strategized, led, and optimized IT operations, resources, and initiatives. Restructured all aspects of the IT organization, including planning, processes, service, infrastructure, network, managed services, and applications, and established IT as a business partner in achieving corporate goals. Defined and formalized strategy and mission, built and leveraged productive business relationships, and simplified and consolidated services, eliminating redundancy, improving transparency, and focusing on high-value, high-impact initiatives. Partnered with the executive team and Board of Directors. Collaborated with the CISO to innovate and drive IT risk and security initiatives globally.

Led the global IT portfolio of product management, solution architecture, and solution delivery. Hired, managed, and evaluated performance of up to 8 direct and 80+ indirect reports. Oversaw business systems, manufacturing systems, digital business, analytics, enterprise application integration, development/quality assurance, infrastructure, and application support. Established vendor partnerships and negotiated licensing and contracts. Proposed and launched a digital and web service delivery team.

Managed all aspects of Shared Services and assumed interim management of the IT Department.

Hired to assume IT management and execution of an initiative to create the First Quality Consumer Products Company. • Oversaw the migration of the remaining First Quality business units still on the legacy system onto JD Edwards. This laid the groundwork for centralization of IT Shared Services with the outcome of reduced costs, elimination of the reliance on outside consultative services, and increased customer satisfaction.

Strategized and directed all IT solutions, operations, budgets, and personnel for an operating company. Partnered with IT leadership to plan and launch corporate-wide Shared Application Services initiative and team, centralizing all IT operations under one delivery team, improving IT delivery and saving $400K annually.

Led team maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the ERP software. • Managed a $1.6 MM optimization project with IBM to align the ERP system to current business requirements. • Oversaw the IT portion of the company’s initial achievement of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Provided operational leadership for the JD Edwards customer base. • Implemented an inbound call center that improved delivery across the portfolio of customers. • Created project management methodology for new client implementations.

Led provision of Level 2 and 3 support for multiple international News Corporation companies. • Implemented the first ERP-based procurement system within NewsCorp, reducing MRO expense 40%.