Jeff Chenevey
Co-Founder, Lumerai Advisors
Operating Partner | Enterprise Transformation & Value Creation Executive
Jeff Chenevey is Co-Founder of Lumerai Advisors, an Operating Partner, and former Accenture Managing Director with more than 35 years of experience leading enterprise transformation initiatives across manufacturing, energy, public sector, and private equity-backed organizations. He has partnered with boards, CEOs, private equity sponsors, and executive leadership teams to align technology investments with measurable business outcomes.
Throughout his career, Jeff has led large-scale transformation initiatives across manufacturing, industrial products, energy, and public sector organizations. His experience spans ERP modernization, AI-enabled operating models, technology cost optimization, cybersecurity remediation, and enterprise-wide automation programs.
At Lumerai Advisors, Jeff helps executive teams and investors improve operating performance, optimize technology investments, modernize enterprise platforms, and unlock measurable value creation opportunities.
35+
Years experience
$112M+
Programs Delivered
150+
Global Team Leadership
Operating Partner
Value Creation Focus
Areas of Expertise
Enterprise Transformation
Large-scale modernization programs aligning technology, operations, and business strategy.
ERP Modernization
SAP, Oracle, application rationalization, and enterprise platform optimization.
AI & Automation
Generative AI, RPA, Digital Services Factories, and intelligent operating models.
Technology Cost Optimization
Reducing technology spend while improving performance and operational effectiveness.
Operating Partner Advisory
Supporting CEOs, boards, and investors through growth and transformation initiatives.
Cybersecurity & Governance
Risk reduction, audit readiness, compliance, and operational resilience.
Industry Experience
- Manufacturing
- Industrial Products
- Mining & Metals
- Energy
- Chemicals
- Public Sector
- Federal Government
- PE Portfolio Companies
- Technology Services
Signature Impact
Delivered 50+ Intelligent Automations
Created a Digital Services Factory leveraging Generative AI, RPA, IoT, digital assistants, and automation technologies, eliminating more than 85,000 labor hours and processing over 5 million transactions.
Reduced Technology Costs While Accelerating Innovation
Reduced technology spending year-over-year while modernizing enterprise platforms, improving cybersecurity, and creating funding capacity for digital transformation initiatives.
Led Global Programs Supporting Thousands of Users
Directed multiple large-scale ERP and transformation initiatives supporting organizations with thousands of users across North America, South America, and global operations.
Built and Led High-Performing Global Teams
Managed diverse global teams of more than 150 professionals while delivering mission-critical transformation initiatives across public and private sector organizations.
Career Highlights
Lumerai Advisors
Co-Founder & Operating Partner
- Advises private equity sponsors, boards, and executive teams
- Technology diligence and operating partner advisory
- Interim CIO and CTO leadership
- AI, ERP, and transformation strategy
- Technology value creation initiatives
Rimini Street
VP & Global Head of Manufacturing Industry Solutions
- Led global manufacturing strategy and industry solutions
- Advised enterprise leaders on ERP optimization and modernization
- Helped organizations fund innovation and AI initiatives through technology optimization
- Industry thought leader and executive advisor
Cohen & Company
Managing Director, Technology Practice Leader
- Built technology consulting strategy and roadmap
- Established AI, GenAI, RPA, and digital automation offerings
- Created strategic partnerships supporting AI governance, analytics, and automation
- Led delivery for key advisory clients and major transformation programs
Vitamix
Global Head of IT & Digital Services
- Created Digital Services Factory using AI, automation, IoT, and digital assistants
- Delivered 50+ automations eliminating 85,000 labor hours
- Reduced technology costs while improving security and business performance
- Improved cybersecurity posture from moderate to best-in-class
- Generated more than $2M in infrastructure savings
- Successfully defended a multi-million-dollar Oracle audit with zero fees assessed
Accenture
Managing Director & Partner
23-year career leading global technology, ERP, outsourcing, and transformation programs across manufacturing, energy, mining, public sector, and federal government organizations.
Key accomplishments included:
- Led $112M USDA financial transformation initiative supporting 14,000 users across 29 agencies
- Directed NASA ERP modernization and technology operations initiatives
- Managed $60M State of Ohio outsourcing transformation
- Led global Oracle and SAP programs supporting thousands of users across multiple continents
- Directed teams of 130–175+ professionals across some of the world’s largest transformation programs
How Jeff Helps Organizations Create Value
Organizations engage Jeff when technology investments need to deliver measurable business outcomes.
His experience helps organizations:
- Improve operating performance through technology modernization
- Reduce technology costs while increasing business value
- Modernize ERP and enterprise platforms
- Accelerate AI adoption and automation initiatives
- Improve cybersecurity and governance programs
- Execute complex transformation initiatives
- Conduct technology diligence for acquisitions and investments
- Build high-performing technology organizations
- Align technology strategy with enterprise growth objectives
Thought Leadership
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