Patricia Sampaio Bidnell
About Patricia Sampaio Bidnell
Patricia Sampaio Bidnell is a Senior IT Business Partner at Brambles, overseeing EMEA, India, and Global HR since 2018. She holds a BSc in Economics and an MBA in Finance, with a diverse background in finance and management roles across various companies.
Work at Brambles
Patricia Sampaio Bidnell has been employed at Brambles since 2018, serving as the Senior IT Business Partner for the EMEA region, India, and Global HR. Her role involves overseeing IT strategies and initiatives that support business operations across multiple regions. Based in Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, she has contributed to enhancing IT services and aligning them with business objectives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Sampaio Bidnell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Universidade Católica do Salvador, where she studied from 1994 to 1997. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Alliance Manchester Business School, completing her studies from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she has achieved the ITIL V3 Foundation certification, indicating her expertise in IT service management.
Background
Before joining Brambles, Patricia Sampaio Bidnell accumulated extensive experience in various roles across different organizations. She worked at Eli Lilly in multiple capacities, including as a European Finance Analyst from 2000 to 2005 and as a Commercial & Orders to Cash Manager from 2005 to 2006. She also held positions at Lloyd's Register as an EMEA Shared Services Centre Advisor from 2014 to 2015, and at CHEP as both the Services & Solutions Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa from 2010 to 2012 and as the Credit & Data Management Director for Europe from 2006 to 2010.
Professional Experience
Patricia Sampaio Bidnell's professional journey includes significant roles in finance and IT management. At CHEP, she managed credit and data operations across Europe, which involved strategic oversight and operational efficiency. Her role as Services & Solutions Director further expanded her expertise in service delivery and client solutions. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of business processes and IT alignment.