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Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
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Chicago CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Chicago CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Deb Hall Lefevre
Starbucks
CTO
Rajeev Khanna
Aon
Chief Information Officer
Mike Parisi
ITW
VP CIO
Ashley Pettit
State Farm
Senior Vice President & CIO
Gagan Singh
Ascension
Chief Information Officer
Tom South
Northern Trust
Executive VP & Chief Information Officer
Eddy Wagoner
JLL
Executive Director, Digital Chief Information Officer
Members
Niyi Adedoyin
GATX
SVP & CIO
Eyal Altman
Littelfuse
Vice President, Chief Digital & Information Technology Officer
Amir Arooni
Discover
Executive Vice President, CIO
Neeru Arora
Volkswagen Group of America
Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer
Deepak Batheja
Water Street
CIO
Shawkat Bhuiyan
Bank of Montreal
Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture
Bill Blount
VelocityEHS
CIO
Kevin Boyd
University of Chicago
Associate Vice President and CIO
Dani Brown
Whirlpool Corporation
SVP & CIO
Wayne Bulmahn
UNITE HERE HEALTH
CIO & Security Officer
Maryann Byrdak
Feeding America
Chief Information Officer
Chris Campbell
DeVry University
Chief Information Officer
Kelly Coomer
Sammons Financial Group
Chief Information Officer
Julie Devine
Medulla
CIO
Jeff Douglas
Potbelly Sandwich Works
SVP, CIO
Rita Fisher
Reynolds Consumer Products
CIO and EVP, Supply Chain
Mark Forbes
PurposeBuilt Brands
CIO
Eric Foster
DFIN Solutions
EVP & CIO
Adam Garey
COUNTRY Financial
Senior Vice President & CIO
Anuj Gaur
The Marmon Group
VP Global Information Technology
Ash Goel
Bronson
SVP/CIO
Zach Jecklin
Echo Global Logistics
CIO
Kurt Johnson
SAC Wireless
Vice President - IT & Cybersecurity
Rohit Kapoor
Claire's Stores, Inc.
EVP CIO
Lawson Kelly
World of Hyatt
Global Chief Technology Officer
Tom Kirkham
Primient
CIO
Laura Kohl
Morningstar
CIO
Deepak Larecha
Deloitte
Global CTO, Innovation and Analytics Leader - Global Financial Advisory, Deloitte
Pat Lawicki
Allstate
SVP & Group CIO
Jonny LeRoy
Grainger
CTO
Ann Madea
Simmons Bank
CIO & EVP
Susan Malisch
American Medical Association
VP & CIO
Paul Mauschbaugh
Caterpillar
Group Chief Information Officer – Services, Distribution & Digital
Bud McQuade
Duracell
Vice President of Information Technology (CIO)
Greg Michelini
Athletico
CIO
Rui Moreira
Martin Brower
Chief Information & Digital Officer
Jon Morse
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Vice President Information Technology
Praveen Moturu
Mars
Vice President – Chief Enterprise Architect
Pooja Muttath
Cars.com
Vice President - Enterprise Platform Engineering
Dan Nerroth
Consumers Credit Union
CIO
Paul Niser
Walton Street Capital
CTO
Sunder Pappu
Inland
Vice President, Technology
Jim Petrassi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
DSVP and CTO
Jane Possell
CNA
SVP and CIO
Mythyly Putcha
Zurich Insurance
VP, Global Business and Technology Solutions
Julie Ragland
Navistar
SVP & Chief Information Officer
Brandon Ray
The Boeing Co
Business Operations Manager
Jason Reynolds
ADM
VP of Digital and Analytics
Simona Rollinson
ISACA
CTO
Raj Sampoornam
Byline Bank
SVP & CIO
Tracy Schaefer
Conagra Brands
CIO
Bruce Schinelli
TTX
VP, IT & CIO
Swati Shah
TransUnion
SVP US Markets Technology
Karriem Shakoor
UL Solutions
SVP & CIO
Mike Skibo
Dover
Vice-President, Information Technology
Steven Smith
NorthShore University HealthSystem
CIO
Aaron Thomann
GE Healthcare
SVP, CIO - Integrated Supply Chain, Product Management & Engineering
David Todd
White Lodging
Chief Information and Security Officer
Ophir Trigalo
Illinois Institute of Technology
Vice Provost/CIO
Chris Walter
Central Garden & Pet Company
CIO
Janet Zelenka
Stericycle
EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
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STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
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Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
April 18, 2023 | 1 hour
Chicago CIO Town Hall
Unleash the Full Power of Secure Digital Transformation with Zero Trust
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
May 10, 2023 | 1 day
Chicago CIO Executive Summit
Convene at 233 South Wacker Drive
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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IN-PERSON
September 27, 2023 | an evening
Chicago CIO Inner Circle
The Ivy Room
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
December, 2023 | 1 day
Chicago CIO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Chicago CIO Inner Circle - 03/15/2023
Chicago CIO Town Hall - 02/07/2023
Chicago CIO Executive Summit - 12/13/2022
Chicago CIO Inner Circle - 09/22/2022
Chicago CIO Town Hall - 08/03/2022
Chicago CIO Executive Summit - 05/25/2022
Chicago CIO Inner Circle - 03/22/2022
Chicago CIO Town Hall - 02/22/2022
Chicago CIO Peer Roundtable - 01/26/2022
Chicago CIO Executive Summit - 11/30/2021
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Content from your CIO peers
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 10, 2023
2023 CIO Leadership Perspectives
Accelerating digital business initiatives has never been more important, and CIOs are in a key position to deliver them. This year, more than 900 CIOs from the world’s leading organizations shared their mission critical priorities in our annual survey – here’s what they reported.
VIEW RESULTSBLOG | MARCH 7, 2023
BLOG | MARCH 7, 2023
3 Pieces of Leadership Advice from Top CIOs
CIOs today are both business leaders and technology leaders. We asked dozens of CIOs across Evanta communities about the evolving role of the CIO. Here are 3 themes that emerged when asked what they would tell someone just starting out as a CIO.
VIEW POSTSESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023
SESSION INSIGHTS | FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Cloud Strategy at Bendigo: How to Upskill Key IT Talent
As migration to the cloud continues, it’s essential for organisations to build a robust digital talent model. Recently, CIO Andrew Cresp of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank shared key insights on how they fast-tracked learning around the cloud, DevOps, and APIs, and utilised an industry-based learning program to widen talent pathways.
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