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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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Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CIOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
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- Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
- Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights
- Orchestrating Change - Influencing Culture and Creating Value
Minneapolis CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Minneapolis CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Tammylynne Jonas
Donaldson
Global CIO
Don Monk
General Mills
VP and CIO, Technology and Solutions, Global Business Solutions
Mike Neill
C.H. Robinson
Chief Technology Officer
Carissa Rollins
Illumina
CIO
Tarek Tomes
State of Minnesota
CIO & Commissioner
Members
Dan Abdul
Medica
SVP, CTO
Luke Anderson
Cub Foods
CIO
Kelly Aronson
Andersen Corporation
Chief Information Officer
Anandh Asokan
Thrivent
VP, Head of Enterprise Integration Engineering and Services
John Avenson
Minnesota Twins
VP, Technology
Ramesh Babu
Digi-Key
VP, CIO
Sameer Badlani
Fairview Health Services
Chief Information Officer
David Bingenheimer
Ecolab
EVP & CIO
David Black
CHS
SVP, Chief Strategy Officer and CIO
José Blanco
Wells Fargo
SVP of Information Technology
Adrian Butler
Casey's General Stores
CIO
Marc Carlson
Land O'Lakes
CIO
Radha Chavali
Digi International
Global CIO, VP Technical Services
Billie Chock
Blue Buffalo
CIO
Kellie Christensen
Gray Construction
CIO
Brett Craig
Target
CIO
Ben Davis
Cambria
EVP and Chief Digital Officer
Rob Duchscher
SunOpta
CIO/ CISO
Matt Emmerich
Polaris
VP, CIO
Julie Flaschenriem
Hennepin Healthcare
CIO
Poonam Garg
U.S. Bank
VP Software Engineering
Jeff Gerber
Johnson Brothers Liquor
CIO
Ross Gilbertson
Northern Tool + Equipment
SVP & CIO
Bernie Gulachek
University of Minnesota
CIO
Eric Hanson
Starkey Laboratories
CIO
Darrin Hebert
Aon Corporation US
CIO
David Ingham
Allina Health
Chief Information Officer
Jim Jones
Great River Energy
VP & CIO
Marc Kermisch
CNH Industrial America
Global CIO
Don Knutson
Entegris
VP/CIO
Sridhar Koneru
Winnebago Ind
VP Information Technology (CIO)
Rashmi Kumar
Medtronic
SVP & CIO
Dave Lardy
Patterson Companies
CIO
George McNulty
Mayo Clinic
CTO of OneOme a division of Mayo Clinic
Heather Mickman
Gap
CIO
Mark Murphy
3M
Chief Information and Digital Officer
John Pelant
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
EVP & CTO
Tony Peleska
Kraus-Anderson
VP and Head of Information Technology and Digital Transformation
Mary Lynne Perushek
Mortenson
CIO
Tim Peterson
Xcel Energy
SVP & CIO
Ryker Richardson
Federated Insurance
SVP & CIO
Cris Ross
Mayo Clinic
CIO
Kelly Runkle
Taylor
Vice President Information Technology
Ryan Schaap
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
CIO
Derek Shaw
H.B. Fuller Company
Global Vice President, CIO
Ken Smith
Daktronics
Director, IT
Gerard Smyth
Ameriprise Financial
EVP and Global Chief Information Officer
John Soderberg
Fastenal
EVP Information Technology
Brian Tilzer
Best Buy
Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Mark Vaupel
Hormel Foods
VP, IT Services
Greg Woods
POET
Chief Information Officer
Dennis Zuzek
HealthPartners
SVP and CTO
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SUE LIDERTH, CIO, EMEA
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
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NATO
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RHONDA GASS, VP & GLOBAL CIO
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
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Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
March 22, 2023 | 1 hour
Minneapolis CIO Town Hall
Achieving Business Outcomes in the Cloud
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
March 29, 2023 | an evening
Minneapolis CIO Inner Circle
The Nord Social Hall
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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VIRTUAL
April 20, 2023 | 1 hour
Minneapolis CIO Town Hall
Reconsidering the Cloud
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
June 28, 2023 | 1 day
Minneapolis CIO Executive Summit
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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IN-PERSON
September 26, 2023 | an evening
Minneapolis CIO Inner Circle
The Van Dusen Mansion
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
December 14, 2023 | 1 day
Minneapolis CIO Executive Summit
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Minneapolis CIO Executive Summit - 11/29/2022
Minneapolis CIO Town Hall - 09/14/2022
Minneapolis CIO Peer Roundtable - 07/19/2022
Minneapolis CIO Inner Circle - 06/21/2022
Minneapolis CIO Peer Roundtable - 05/16/2022
Minneapolis CIO Inner Circle - 04/19/2022
Minneapolis CIO Town Hall - 03/03/2022
Minneapolis CIO Executive Summit - 11/17/2021
Minneapolis CIO Town Hall - 09/14/2021
Minneapolis CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/15/2021
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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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