Paul Challe
About Paul Challe
Paul Challe serves as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer of IT at Tennant Company, where he has worked since 2021. He has a robust background in IT leadership, having held significant roles at Medtronic and Boston Scientific over a career spanning more than three decades.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Paul Challe serves as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer of IT at Tennant Company, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for establishing the overall IT vision and goals to ensure alignment with the company's business strategy and operations. His leadership focuses on enhancing IT capabilities to support the organization’s objectives.
Previous Experience in IT Leadership
Prior to his current role, Paul Challe held several significant positions in the IT sector. He worked at Medtronic as the Senior Director of IT for Global Business Operations from 2015 to 2016 and later as VP of IT Enterprise Applications from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at Boston Scientific included roles as Vice President of IT Global Infrastructure from 2005 to 2012 and Vice President of IT Business Solutions from 2012 to 2015. He also served as Director of IT for the Interventional Cardiology Division at Boston Scientific from 1996 to 2005.
Educational Background
Paul Challe has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems and Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He also completed a Mini Masters Program in Structured Analysis & Design at the University of St. Thomas. Additionally, he participated in Executive Education at Columbia Business School, focusing on Leading Strategic Growth from 2014 to 2015.
Expertise in Information Technology
Paul Challe specializes in various aspects of information technology, including strategic thinking, cloud technologies, ERP/SAP systems, security, big data, compliance, mobility, operational measurement, and innovation. He has extensive experience in leading global IT teams, emphasizing business engagement, architecture, solution delivery, operations, infrastructure, security, and support.
Career Foundation at SCIMED Life Systems
Paul Challe began his career in information technology at SCIMED Life Systems, where he worked as an IT Manager from 1990 to 1996. This foundational role provided him with essential experience that contributed to his subsequent leadership positions in the industry.