Angela Yochem, Global Chief Information Officer for BDP International

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

English - July 14, 2014 08:30 - 5 MB - ★★★★★ - 68 ratings
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In this interview, Angela Yochem, Global CIO at BDP International, discusses World Class IT principle four, IT and Business Partnerships, with Metis Strategy. Some of the topics discussed include:

The unique learning experiences she gained at BDP by virtue of being a global company with close ties to the global economy and marketplace
Angela’s rise to becoming a Board-level CIO and the unique advantages that can be gained from serving as a member of a Board of Directors
The historical reasons behind why CIOs haven’t traditionally served on Boards and her advice for other CIOs who wish to become Board-ready
The current state of women in IT, it’s potential growth and her concerns for the future
The unique advantages she gained from her non-traditional background with an undergraduate degree in Music
Eye on the Trends: The increasing impact of technology in companies and how the recognition of that fact is causing Boards to seek out CIOs