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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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Philadelphia CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Philadelphia CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs

Joshua Beeman
University of Pennsylvania
Associate CIO

Tricia Blair
Aon Corporation US
Chief Digital Officer

Dawn Kirchner-King
Armstrong World Industries
CIO

Edward Malinowski
Bayada Home Health Care
CIO & CISO

Vishi Viswanathan
Day & Zimmermann Group
CIO & SVP Business Services
Members
Dan Alig
University of Pennsylvania
CIO
Jack Allison
Republic Bank
CIO
Henrique Bonorino
Saint-Gobain
CIO - CertainTeed
John Critikos
Toll Brothers
SVP, CIO
Samantha Davis
Arkema Inc.
CIO Americas
Thomas DeChiaro
Drexel University
VP & CIO
Timothy Duffy
Teleflex
VP & CIO
James Edmunds
Allan Myers
Vice President, Information Technology
Stuart Farber
Clemens Food Group
Vice President of Information Technology
Kevin Gokey
Church & Dwight
Vice President & Global Chief Information Officer
Navi Grewal
MasterBrand Cabinets
EVP, Digital and Technology
Melanie Harris
School District Of Philadelphia
CIO
Terry Harris
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
SVP & CIO, Information Technology
John Heidelberger
Willis Towers Watson
Global Head of Technology Consulting
Steve Heilenman
Computer Aid
Chief Information Officer
Ed Jablonski
Fulton Financial
EVP, CTO
John Jabour
Keystone Human Services
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
AJ Jawadiwar
Axalta Coating Systems
Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer
Steve Kent
Subaru of America
VP & CIO
John Koerwer
UGI Corporation
VP & CIO
Chris Kulczytzky
IQVIA
Head of Finance and Procurement Technology
Jeff Linso
PetroChoice Lubrication Solutions
Sr. Vice President Information Technology and Security
Kelly Lyman
PECO Energy
CIO - PECO, VP IT Real Time Strategy, Exelon Utilities
Michael Rinehart
Dechert
CIO
Alonso Rivas
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Global VP - Infrastructure Services
Donna Ross
Radian Group
EVP & Chief Information Security Officer
Brian Rusignuolo
Select Medical
Chief Information Officer & EVP
Andrew Santacroce
Tokio Marine North America, Inc
VP & Deputy CIO
David Sherry
Princeton University
CISO
Seth Shestack
Temple University
Deputy CISO
Vasee Sivasegaran
Citrix Systems, Inc.
CTO, Americas
Baker Smith
Aramark
CIO
Dave Snyder
Independence Blue Cross
Chief Information Security Leader
Monique St. John
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Chief Technology and Security Officer
Helane Stein
Brixmor Property Group
SVP & CIO
Justin Stover
Select Medical
VP, Information Security & CISO
Alden Sutherland
AmerisourceBergen
SVP, Chief Information Security Officer
Behrad Talebzadeh
West Pharmaceutical Services
Sr. Director, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Nik Umrani
NSM Insurance Group
Global CIO
Anthony Vitello
Crown Holdings
Global Chief Information Security Officer
John Walsh
Otsuka America
Head of Commercial IT, North America
Aaron Weismann
Main Line Health
CISO
Umesh Yerram
CBOE
Global Chief Information Security Officer
Eric Zematis
Lehigh University
CISO
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Upcoming Programs
IN-PERSON
April 12, 2023 | an evening
Philadelphia CIO Inner Circle
Moshulu
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
November, 2023 | 1 day
Philadelphia CIO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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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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