The InspireCIO Podcast
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWelcome to the InspireCIO Podcast. We exist to highlight the Chief Information Officers that are a part of the InspireCIO Leadership Network. We give these technology leaders the platform to take us through their leadership journey – diving deep into their philosophies, professional struggles and greatest triumphs. The topic is always leadership and the goal is always to inspire CIOs to achieve their leadership potential. InspireCIO brings together leading technology leaders in major cities across the U.S. to share ideas and best practices, avoid pitfalls, build community and recognize leadership excellence through local CIO of the Year ORBIE® Awards. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you.
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The InspireCIO Podcast Season 3 Highlights
November 30, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBToday, hear a compilation of Season 3's best philosophies, professional struggles and greatest triumphs from InspireCIO Members and other special guests. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.
Establishing Purpose, with Jay Smith, Tracfone Wireless Inc.
November 23, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHow are you establishing a meaningful purpose to your team? Today’s conversation features 2021 South Florida ORBIE Winner Jay Smith, CIO & Head of Innovation of Tracfone Wireless. Johnathan Frye, President of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Jay to discuss establishing a purpose that has a societal impact. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspir...
Establishing Purpose, with Jay Smith, Tracfone Wireless Inc.
November 23, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHow are you establishing a meaningful purpose to your team? Today’s conversation features 2021 South Florida ORBIE Winner Jay Smith, CIO & Head of Innovation of Tracfone Wireless. Johnathan Frye, President of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Jay to discuss establishing a purpose that has a societal impact. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspir...
Comfortable Being Uncomfortable, with Michael Pegues, the City of Aurora
November 16, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBHow do you challenge yourself to expand your abilities? Today’s conversation features ChicagoCIO member Michael Pegues, CIO & CISO of the City of Aurora. George Dempsey, Director of Inspire Leadership Academy, had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael to discuss stretching your skillset and pushing yourself to expand your abilities. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage,...
Fight for Right, with Rich Miller, Burns & McDonnell
November 09, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat areas of business are you unwilling to compromise on? Today’s conversation features 2022 KansasCityCIO Leadership ORBIE winner Rich Miller, former VP of IT at Burns & McDonnell. KansasCityCIO member Shelly Brown, Global CIO at Burns & McDonnell, had the pleasure of sitting down with Rich to discuss fighting for what's right. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit ...
Achieving the Impossible, with Tricia Ferreira, World Fuel Services
November 02, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBHow do you look for growth in challenges you face? Today’s conversation features SouthFloridaCIO member Tricia Ferreira, SVP of Technology Product Management at World Fuel Services. Lisa LaRoque, VP of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Tricia to discuss embracing opportunities for growth. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.
Achieving the Impossible, with Tricia Ferreira, World Fuel Services
November 02, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBHow do you look for growth in challenges you face? Today’s conversation features SouthFloridaCIO member Tricia Ferreira, SVP of Technology Product Management at World Fuel Services. Lisa LaRoque, VP of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Tricia to discuss embracing opportunities for growth. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.
Learning from Everyone, with Ravi Pendse, The University of Michigan
October 26, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBHow do you learn from others? Today’s conversation features MichiganCIO member Ravi Pendse, VP of IT and CIO for the University of Michigan. Anita Klopfenstein, CIO at Little Caesars, had the pleasure of sitting down with Ravi at the ORBIE Awards to discuss the seeing a teacher in everyone you meet. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.
Financial Management, with Suren Gupta, Allstate
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBHow do you keep finances top of mind? Today’s conversation features the 2022 ChicagoCIO Leadership Award Winner Suren Gupta, EVP Strategic Ventures, Technology and Enterprise Services at Allstate. ChicagoCIO member Frank Modruson, former CIO at Accenture, had the pleasure of sitting down with Suren at the ORBIE Awards to discuss the importance of financial management. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter ne...
Creating a Culture of Care, with Steve Reese, The Phoenix Suns
October 12, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBHow do you express love for your team? Today’s conversation features ArizonaCIO member Steve Reese, CIO for The Phoenix Suns. Deanna Wise, an Arizona CIO member and CIO at Banner Health, had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve to discuss creating a culture of care. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.
From CIO to COO & the Board Room
October 05, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat could be the next step in your career? Today’s conversation features the 2022 SouthFloridaCIO Leadership Award Winner, Chris Drumgoole, COO at DXC. Larry Quinlan, a SouthFloridaCIO Founding member and retired Global CIO at Deloitte, had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris at the ORBIE Awards to discuss making the leap from CIO to COO and the board room... as well as Chris's short stint as a fire fighter. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, ...
From CIO to COO & the Board Room, With Chris Drumgoole, DXC
October 05, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat could be the next step in your career? Today’s conversation features the 2022 SouthFloridaCIO Leadership Award Winner Chris Drumgoole, COO at DXC. Larry Quinlan, a SouthFloridaCIO Founding member and retired Global CIO at Deloitte, had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris at the ORBIE Awards to discuss making the leap from CIO to COO and the board room... as well as Chris's short stint as a fire fighter. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, p...
From CIO to COO & the Board Room, with Chris Drumgoole, DXC
October 05, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat could be the next step in your career? Today’s conversation features the 2022 SouthFloridaCIO Leadership Award Winner Chris Drumgoole, COO at DXC. Larry Quinlan, a SouthFloridaCIO Founding member and retired Global CIO at Deloitte, had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris at the ORBIE Awards to discuss making the leap from CIO to COO and the board room... as well as Chris's short stint as a fire fighter. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, p...
Network is Your Networth, with Len O'Neill, The Suddath Companies
September 28, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBHow do you engage with your peers? Today’s conversation features FloridaCIO member Len O'Neill, CIO at The Suddath Companies. Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Len to discuss peerage- or working with a body of peers on all different levels. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.
Finding Mentors & Paying It Forward, with Vagesh Dave, McDermott
September 21, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBHow do you learn from relationships in your organization? Today’s conversation features HoustonCIO member Vagesh Dave, GVP & CIO at McDermott. Jonathan Frye, President of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Vagesh to discuss learning from mentors and paying it forward to mentees. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.
Finding Mentors & Paying It Forward, with Vagesh Dave, McDermott
September 21, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBHow do you learn from relationships in your organization? Today’s conversation features HoustonCIO member Vagesh Dave, GVP & CIO at McDermott. Jonathan Frye, President of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Vagesh to discuss learning from mentors and paying it forward to mentees. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.
Exclusive Interviews, with the 2022 National ORBIE Winners
September 14, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBToday, hear a compilation of exclusive interviews with the 2022 National ORBIE Winners sharing advice to their younger selves, the biggest lessons they've learned, their favorite parts of their jobs and more.. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.
The InspireCIO Podcast Season 2 Highlights
May 27, 2022 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBToday, hear a compilation of Season 2's best philosophies, professional struggles and greatest triumphs from InspireCIO Members and other special guests. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.
Never Panic, with Harry Moseley, Zoom
May 18, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBHow do you identify the problems before looking for solutions? Today, we go to the InspireCIO vault to revisit a conversation with NewYorkCIO member Harry Moseley, Global CIO of Zoom and AlabamaCIO member Neil Brinson, Chief Information Security Officer of Core & Main. Neil had the pleasure of sitting down with Harry discussed handling massive growth and being patient to think things through. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspireci...
Creating Culture to Retain Talent, with Ajoy Kodali, CVS
May 13, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBDoes your technology strategy help you retain talent? Today’s conversation features DallasCIO Member Ajoy Kodali, SVP of CVS Health and CIO of CVS Caremark. Jonathan Frye, President of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Ajoy to discuss creating a culture and strategy to retain talent. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com/podcast to find a chapter near you.
Using Storytelling to Relay Data, with Claus Jensen, Teladoc Health
May 04, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBHow are you able to relay data in an understandable way? Today’s conversation features NewYorkCIO member Claus Jensen, CIO and SVP of Teladoc Health. Lisa LaRoque, VP of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Claus to discuss using the art of storytelling to effectively relay data. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you.
Go from a Know-It-All Organization to a Learn-It-All Organization, with Seemantini Godbole, Lowes
April 27, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBIs your organization a "know-it-all" or a "learn-it-all"? Today’s conversation features CharlotteCIO member Seemantini Godbole, SVP and CIO at Lowe's. Lisa LaRoque, VP of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Seemantini to revisit her career journey and the importance of a five year plan. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com.
Evaluating the Silver Lining of the Pandemic, with Pat Gelsinger, Intel
April 20, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBHas the pandemic accelerated progress? Today, we go to the InspireCIO vault to revisit a conversation with Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel and ChicagoCIO member Tom South, CIO of Northern Trust. At the time of this original episode airing back in August of 2020, Pat was the CEO of VMware and discussed how the pandemic was forcing technology leaders to be "faster to the future." If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a cha...
The Undeniable Power of Peers, with Brian Shield, Boston Red Sox
April 13, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBHow big is your network? Today’s conversation features BostonCIO member & InspireCIO National Chair Brian Shield, SVP & CTO of the Boston Red Sox, as he takes us down career memory lane & recognizes his mentors along the way. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com.
Leading through Personal Crisis, with Melanie Kalmar, Dow
April 06, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBDo you find yourself leading through personal crisis? Today, we revisit a conversation featuring MichiganCIO Membership Chair Melanie Kalmar, Corporate VP, CIO & CDO of Dow and Jen Wise, Executive Director of MichiganCIO, from last year’s season of the InspireCIO Podcast. Jen had the pleasure of sitting down with Melanie to talk about her personal battle with multiple myeloma cancer and how she continued to lead the 125 year old company, with dignity & excellence. If you are a CIO looking t...
To Centralize or Decentralize your I.T., with Manuel Dietz, Bosch
March 30, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBShould your I.T. department be centralized? Today’s conversation features ChicagoCIO member Manuel Dietz, Bosch VP of Corporate I.T. & Head of Business Teams of Americas. Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Manuel to discuss how Bosch's A.I. & predictive technology make IoT truly innovative and weigh the pros & cons of a centralized I.T. department. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com t...
The Path from CIO to CEO with Brian Stevens, Neural Magic
March 23, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBAre you on the path from CIO to CEO? Today's conversation features Brian Stevens, CEO of Neural Magic and former CTO of Redhat and Google Cloud. Bob Solis, BostonCIO Vice Chair & CIO of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, had the pleasure of sitting down with Brian to talk about the path from CIO to CEO, evolving your recruitment strategies and how empathy should steer your decisions. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a cha...
Build Your Team with Mike McNamara, Target
March 16, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBAre you building your team with diversity in mind? Today's conversation features TwinCitiesCIO Member, Mike McNamara, EVP & CIO of Target, sharing his hands-off leadership style that has resulted in a diverse engineering team, fueling Target’s omni-channel strategy along with the sophisticated and effective retail systems architecture. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage,...
A 32 Year Leadership Journey with Juan Perez, UPS
March 09, 2022 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBDo you have a winning strategy for gaining & retaining great I.T. talent? GeorgiaCIO member Juan Perez, Chief Information and Engineering Officer of UPS, sits down with us to share his insights on establishing great I.T. talent, while taking us through his 32 year leadership journey with UPS… which began as an intern & delivery driver and concludes in April with his transition to Salesforce. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted CIO peer relationships, please visit inspi...
Episode 123: Dan Simpson of Grant Thornton
December 08, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBToday's Leadership Conversation features ChicagoCIO Member, Dan Simpson, Global CIO of Grant Thornton International Ltd and Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO. Dan has held roles as CIO for 20 years in various organizations including Physicians Mutual, Trustmark Companies, and DeLeo Group. In his current role as Global CIO for Grant Thornton International, Dan is leading the technology strategy to help enable collaboration across the network’s 140 member firms in over 130 countries. As C...
Dan Simpson of Grant Thornton
December 08, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBToday's Leadership Conversation features ChicagoCIO Member, Dan Simpson, Global CIO of Grant Thornton International Ltd and Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO. Dan has held roles as CIO for 20 years in various organizations including Physicians Mutual, Trustmark Companies, and DeLeo Group. In his current role as Global CIO for Grant Thornton International, Dan is leading the technology strategy to help enable collaboration across the network’s 140 member firms in over 130 countries. As C...
Dan Simpson of Grant Thornton
December 08, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBToday's Leadership Conversation features ChicagoCIO Member, Dan Simpson, Global CIO of Grant Thornton International Ltd and Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO. Dan has held roles as CIO for 20 years in various organizations including Physicians Mutual, Trustmark Companies, and DeLeo Group. In his current role as Global CIO for Grant Thornton International, Dan is leading the technology strategy to help enable collaboration across the network’s 140 member firms in over 130 countries. As C...
Episode 122: Steve Mills of iHeartMedia
November 17, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBOur Leadership Conversation features AustinCIO member and ORBIE winner, Steve Mills, Global CIO at iHeartMedia and Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO. Steve has been leading technology for over 30 years in positions at BearingPoint, T-Mobile, Rackspace, and Motorola Mobility. Steve joined iHeartMedia in 2015 as Global CIO, and is responsible for all aspects of information technology for iHeartMedia's businesses, working to optimize the company’s overall technology systems with the busines...
Episode 121: Edward Wagoner, CIO, Digital, JLL
November 04, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBOur Leadership Conversation features ChicagoCIO member and ORBIE Winner Edward Wagoner, CIO for Digital at JLL Technologies and Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO. Edward has been leading business and technology transformation at JLL for over 25 years. He has held roles as CIO for the Americas region and Global CIO before recently moving into his current role as CIO for Digital of JLL Technologies. JLL Technologies launched a first-of-its-kind real estate digital platform to deliver a be...
Episode 121: Edward Wagoner, CIO, Digital, JLL
November 04, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBOur Leadership Conversation features ChicagoCIO member and ORBIE Winner Edward Wagoner, CIO for Digital at JLL Technologies and Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO. Edward has been leading business and technology transformation at JLL for over 25 years. He has held roles as CIO for the Americas region and Global CIO before recently moving into his current role as CIO for Digital of JLL Technologies. JLL Technologies launched a first-of-its-kind real estate digital platform to deliver a be...
Episode 120: Maryann Byrdak CIO at Feeding America
October 20, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBOur Leadership Conversation features ChicagoCIO member Maryann Byrdak, CIO at Feeding America and Lisa LaRoque of InspireCIO. Maryann has been leading technology transformation for over 25 years with extensive experience in retail as part of Sears, OfficeMax, and PotBelly Sandwich Works. In 2019, Maryann joined Feeding America as their CIO right before a year when the need to rely on technology systems to help those around the country access healthy, nourishing food became critical. Thro...
Maryann Byrdak CIO at Feeding America
October 20, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBOur Leadership Conversation features ChicagoCIO member Maryann Byrdak, CIO at Feeding America and Lisa LaRoque of InspireCIO. Maryann has been leading technology transformation for over 25 years with extensive experience in retail as part of Sears, OfficeMax, and PotBelly Sandwich Works. In 2019, Maryann joined Feeding America as their CIO right before a year when the need to rely on technology systems to help those around the country access healthy, nourishing food became critical. Thro...
Dani Brown CIO of Whirlpool
October 07, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features ChicagoCIO member Dani Brown, SVP & CIO at Whirlpool. Dani has been in the information technology industry for over 20 years and has recently made the move to Whirlpool as their CIO. Dani is both a leader in business and technology and prior to her move to Whirlpool, Dani held leadership positions at DuPont and Brunswick Corporation where she was strategic in leading technology on a global scale. In her new role as CIO of Whirlpool Corporation’s Gl...
Episode 119: Dani Brown CIO of Whirlpool
October 06, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features ChicagoCIO member Dani Brown, SVP & CIO at Whirlpool. Dani has been in the information technology industry for over 20 years and has recently made the move to Whirlpool as their CIO. Dani is both a leader in business and technology and prior to her move to Whirlpool, Dani held leadership positions at DuPont and Brunswick Corporation where she was strategic in leading technology on a global scale. In her new role as CIO of Whirlpool Corporation’s Gl...
Episode 118: Matt Kull CIO of Cleveland Clinic
September 22, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features ORBIE Winner Matt Kull, CIO of Cleveland Clinic and Lisa LaRoque of InspireCIO. Throughout his career, Matt has worked with some of the largest healthcare, pharmaceutical and utility systems in the country leading the development of innovative and transformational technology strategies. He has held senior leadership positions at Parkland Hospital, AmerisourceBergen, McKesson, Oncology Therapeutics Network, Oracle, and Nippon Telephone and Telegraph....
Episode 117: Edwin Marcial, Founding CTO, Intercontinental Exchange
September 08, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features ORBIE Winner: Edwin Marcial, founding CTO of Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, now a tech investor and host of Techrides, and Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO Edwin led the technology success of ICE as it grew from a six person startup to over a 20 billion dollar public company, leading a team of 350 developers and technologists. Using experience gained at ICE, he advises, invests in, and helps early-stage software co...
Episode 117: Edwin Marcial, Founding CTO, Intercontinental Exchange
September 08, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features ORBIE Winner: Edwin Marcial, founding CTO of Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, now a tech investor and host of Techrides, and Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO Edwin led the technology success of ICE as it grew from a six person startup to over a 20 billion dollar public company, leading a team of 350 developers and technologists. Using experience gained at ICE, he advises, invests in, and helps early-stage software co...
Episode 116: Shamim Mohammad, CIO at CarMax
August 25, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features CapitalCIO Member and ORBIE Winner: Shamim Mohammad, CIO at CarMax and President of InspireCIO, Jonathan Frye. CarMax is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars and one of the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 15 consecutive years. Shamim has over 20 years of leadership experience in helping organizations drive competitive advantage through technology. Prior to joining CarMax in 2012, Shamim was the vice president of IT for BJ’s Wholes...
Episode 115: Lee Bird, Chairman & CEO of At Home, and ORBIE Winner, and DallasCIO Member, Sumit Anand, CIO of At Home
August 11, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.9 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features Lee Bird Chairman/CEO of At Home and ORBIE Winner and DallasCIO member, Sumit Anand, CIO of At Home. Lee Bird has been with At Home serving in the Chairman and CIO role since 2012. At Home specializes in home decor products and currently operates 225 stores in 40 states. Prior to this, Lee served as President of Nike Affiliates for Nike Inc., Chief Operating Officer of Gap, and Chief Financial Officer of Old Navy.
Episode 1 1 4 : Jen Hartstock, CIO of Baker Hughes , and Dan Roberts, CEO of Quellette & Associates
July 26, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features ORBIE Winner and Houston CIO member, Jen Hartsock, CIO of Baker Hughes & Dan Roberts, CEO of Ouellette & Associates.Jen has been with Baker Hughes serving in the CIO role since 2017. She leads the DigitalTechnology team to provide solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. The company operates in over 120 counties with 55,000 employees globallyNow, please welcome Jen Hartsock and Dan Roberts.
Episode 113: Dana Deasy, Former CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense and Brian Watson, Principal, CIO Clarity Advisors
July 12, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features Dana Deasy, former CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense, and Brian Watson, Principal at CIO Clarity Advisors. Prior to his service at the Department of Defense -- where he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, therefore giving him the permanent title of the "Honorable Mr. Deasy" -- he led an illustrious career in the private sector, holding senior leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase, BP, General Motors North America, Tyco International, and Siemens...
Episode 112: Steve Clancey CIO of Georgia-Pacific LLC
June 07, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features GeorgiaCIO member Steve Clancey, CIO of Georgia Pacific, and InspireCIO Founder, Frank Bell. Steve has been with Georgia Pacific for over 25 years, serving in the CIO role since 2017. He leads the IT organization of one of the world’s top manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, pulp, paper, cellulose, non-wovens, building products and related chemicals. The company employs more than 35,000 people at nearly 200 locations around the world. ...
Episode 111: Melanie Kalmar CIO and CDO of Dow
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features MichiganCIO Membership Chair, Melanie Kalmar, CIO and CDO of Dow. Melanie joined Dow after graduating from Central Michigan University and over 30-years she has held multiple IT leadership roles and has led transformational projects, including: providing IT systems for a joint venture in Saudi Arabia; leading a $1B, 10 year ERP deployment ahead of schedule and under budget; and becoming CIO for the global, Fortune 50 Innovation and Manufacturing Comp...
Episode 110: Ric Campo CEO of Camden Property Trust
May 03, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features Ric Campo, CEO and Chairman of Camden Property Trust and HoustonCIO member Kristy Simonette, CIO for Camden Property Trust. Ric Campo’s strong work ethic and passion for technology have fueled his career, first with Century Development Corp to his current role at Camden, where he has been involved with over $20 billion in real estate deals. Under Ric’s leadership, Camden has grown from a local developer to an industry leader as one of the nation’s la...
Episode 109: Robert Dixon CIO of PepsiCO (ret.)
April 19, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBToday’s Leadership Conversation features InspireCIO member Robert Dixon, former CIO of PepsiCo and now a corporate director for several well-known organizations. Robert began his career at Proctor & Gamble and held various Executive Technology roles over 30 years, eventually becoming Vice President in the Global Business Services Organization. In 2007, Robert joined PepsiCo where he served as CIO for a decade, leading global information technology as well as risk management. In 2017, he be...