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Detroit CIO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CIOs in the Detroit community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Seizing momentum – influencing and leading the enterprise
- Thriving through uncertainty - empowering people and delivering value
- Advancing and scaling strategic, outcome-based technologies
Detroit CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Detroit CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
David Behen
La-Z-Boy
VP & CIO
Richard Hook
Penske
EVP & CIO
Raman Mehta
Visteon
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Randall Mott
General Motors
Senior VP, Global IT & Chief Information Officer
Brom Stibitz
State of Michigan
Director & State CIO
Sangy Vatsa
FIS Global
EVP, Chief Technology and Digital Officer
Members
Amjed Al-Zoubi
Amerisure Insurance
Chief Information Officer
Mark Baughman
Delta Dental of Michigan
Chief Information Officer
Scott Bennett
Lear Corporation
CIO
Kevin Berch
Ford
Director, Staffs IT
Steve Berkholz
Hirotec America
GM, Information Systems
Mark Bradbury
Tenneco
VP & CIO, Powertrain Division
Jason Bressler
United Shore
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Chris Bruman
Dow
Global Director, Enterprise Systems Services
Jennifer Charters
Flagstar Bank
EVP, Chief Information Officer
Daria Colvett
Stellantis
Chief Technology Officer and Head of Business Analytics
Arif Dar
SpartanNash
SVP & CIO
Daryl Dellinger
Continental Automotive
North American CIO
Tamara Faber-Doty
Consumers Energy
Chief Digital Officer & VP, Technology
Matthew Fahnestock
Dana
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Thomas Farrington
Perrigo
EVP & CIO
Kerry Flynn
Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
CIO
Rich Fusinski
H.W. Kaufman
CIO
Ash Goel
Bronson
SVP/CIO
Mark Guthrie
AM General
IS&S Director & CIO
Phil Haar
Guardian
IT Director - Strategy, Governance, Development, & Analytics
Derek Harper
Faurecia
CIO North America
Candace Hayden
Hutchinson
SVP, IT
Jim Higgins
Bedrock Manufacturing
CIO
John Hill
Carhartt
CIO & SVP, Business Planning
Ronald Hinsley
Fortis
VP, IT & CIO
William Isaacs
Detroit Medical Center
Information Systems Client Delivery Lead & Market CIO
Rajat Jain
TriMas
Director, IT
Diane Jones
University of Michigan
Executive Director, Office of the VP/CIO - IT Administration
Mike Kennedy
Gordon Food Service
EVP, CIO
David Kepczynski
GE Research
Chief Information Officer
Anita Klopfenstein
Little Caesars
CIO
Kelly Knepley
DexKo Global
CIO
Jeff Liedel
General Motors
CIO, Corporate Development and Functions
Matt Logar
Gentherm
CIO
Thomas Luttrell
Shiloh Industries
SVP Information Technology Services & Supply Chain
Laura Marble
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
VP & CIO - Health Plan Business
Annette Marcath
HAP
VP & CIO
Bill McCreary
The University of Toledo
Vice President CIO/CTO
Bruce Mitchell
Comerica Bank
Chief Information Officer
Tilak Mohan
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
CIO
George Molchan
Freudenberg
SVP & CIO
Steffen Mueller-Urbaniak
Ford
Director, Office of CIO
Beth Niblock
City of Detroit
CIO
Ryan Olivier
Meritor
VP & CIO
Paul Orlando
Flagstar Bank
EVP & CIO of Mortgage Lending
Arjay Patrick
MESSA
Director - ITSS
Rachelle Putnam
General Dynamics Land Systems
Director, Information Technology
Dan Rainey
Detroit Water & Sewerage Department
CIO
Bill Rex
Kellogg's
North America, Chief Information Officer
Mike Rogers
Nexteer
CIO
Regina Salazar
Novelis
CIO
Robert Sexton
Continental Structural Plastics
Executive Director Technology & Integration
Jeff Small
Great Lakes Water Authority
CIO
Ryan Talbott
BorgWarner
CIO
Darlene Taylor
Epitec, Inc.
CIO
Cynthia Weaver
Walbridge
VP, Information Technology
"This event is a must-attend for all IT professionals – to network and knowledge-share with others in the industry.”
Michael Smith, CIO
The Estee Lauder Companies
"This is an efficient way to get exposure to what is really going on in the local IT community to validate or dispute what your current strategies are.”
Bill Fortwangler, CIO
Dollar Bank
“Relevant topics, great networking opportunities and valuable discussions.”
Eelko van Leeuwen, Global cio
ABN AMRO Clearing Bank
Upcoming Events
In-person Programs
August, 2021
Detroit CIO Inner Circle
An evening with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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November 3, 2021
Detroit CIO Executive Summit
Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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Virtual Programs
June 17, 2021
Detroit CIO Virtual Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, half-day virtual program with new connections and actionable insights.
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September 9, 2021
Detroit CIO Virtual Town Hall
Detroit CIO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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October 7 - 8, 2021
Global CIO Virtual Executive Summit
A virtual gathering for CIOs with global responsibilities to discuss challenges unique to international operations.
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Content from your CIO peers
BLOG | JUNE 9, 2021
BLOG | JUNE 9, 2021
Who’s Answering the Next Big Question? Global CIO Miao Song of Mars
On The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives about a big, timely business question. Here are highlights from our discussion with Global CIO of Petcare Miao Song of Mars, who discusses the factors that separate the old, functional view of the CIO from a new, more empowering one.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
PODCAST | JUNE 8, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 16
Global CIO of Petcare at Mars Miao Song joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the CIO role. She shares her thoughts on the ideal state of the role and 3 areas CIOs should focus on today. Listen to her perspective on how CIOs can drive digital transformation and innovation.
LISTEN NOWSURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | JUNE 3, 2021
How CIOs Can Effectively Partner Across the Business in 2021
Based on our 2021 survey of more than 700 CIOs, it’s clear that cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is critical. In our Leadership Perspective Survey, CIOs indicated their top objectives for the year. Learn more about trends and explore opportunities for technology leaders.
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