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Philadelphia CIO Community

Gain powerful new perspectives

Join fellow CIOs in the Philadelphia 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.

  1. Mastering the art of change and adaptability
  2. Accelerating high growth and a data-first mindset
  3. Empowering talent, protecting the enterprise

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

Henrique Bonorino

Saint-Gobain
CIO - CertainTeed

John Critikos

Toll Brothers
SVP, CIO

Samantha Davis

Arkema Inc.
CIO Americas

Thomas DeChiaro

Drexel University
VP & CIO

Vince DiFiglia

QBE
CTO - Enterprise Architecture

Timothy Duffy

Teleflex
VP & CIO

Kevin Gokey

Church & Dwight
Vice President & Global Chief Information Officer

Michael Golz

SAP America
SVP & CIO Americas

Matt Green

PPL
CIO

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

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

Dave Kotch

FMC
Vice President & Chief Information Officer

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

Tom Murphy

University of Pennsylvania
VP, IT & University CIO

Nassar Nizami

Jefferson Health
SVP & CIO

Steve Palmucci

Covetrus
Global CIO

Christer Peltomaa

Comcast Business
SVP & CIO

Michael Rinehart

Dechert
CIO

Alonso Rivas

Bimbo Bakeries USA
Global VP - Infrastructure Services

Brian Rusignuolo

Select Medical
Chief Information Officer & EVP

Carlos Sanchez

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
Chief Information Officer

Andrew Santacroce

Tokio Marine North America, Inc
VP & Deputy CIO

Vasee Sivasegaran

Citrix Systems, Inc.
CTO, Americas

Baker Smith

Aramark
CIO

Helane Stein

Brixmor Property Group
SVP & CIO

Nik Umrani

NSM Insurance Group
Global CIO

Usman Waheed

Knoll
Chief Information & Technology Officer

Charles Wallace

Solenis LLC
SVP, CIO

John Walsh

Otsuka America
Head of Commercial IT, North America

Michael Wondrasch

Avantor
EVP & CIO

"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 Programs

VIRTUAL

February 15, 2022 | 1 hour

Philadelphia CIO Virtual Town Hall

Enhancing Responsiveness to Cybersecurity in a Cloud Environment

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

April, 2022 | an evening

Philadelphia CIO Inner Circle

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

September, 2022 | 3 days

Global CIO Executive Summit

A summit for CIOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.

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PAST PROGRAMS
Philadelphia CIO Executive Summit - 11/10/2021 Philadelphia CIO Virtual Town Hall - 09/15/2021 Philadelphia CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/10/2021 Philadelphia CIO Virtual Town Hall - 02/24/2021 Philadelphia CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/03/2020 Philadelphia CIO Virtual Town Hall - 10/29/2020 Philadelphia CIO Virtual Boardroom - 09/24/2020 Philadelphia CIO Virtual Boardroom - 09/16/2020 Philadelphia CIO Virtual Town Hall - 08/27/2020 Philadelphia CIO Virtual Boardroom - 08/13/2020
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Content from your CIO peers

BLOG | JANUARY 25, 2022
BLOG | JANUARY 25, 2022

Three Key Themes for CIOs in 2022

In 2021, CIOs continued to deliver value through technology at the pace and scale their enterprises demanded. Read why value creation in response to disruption is reflected in the three themes we think CIOs will be focused on in 2022.

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BLOG | JANUARY 19, 2022
BLOG | JANUARY 19, 2022

Swinging the Pendulum — Women Technology Leaders in 2021

The content team at Evanta, who ensures all topics and agendas are driven ‘by C-level executives and for C-level executives,’ set a goal – to intentionally and deliberately showcase women technology leaders at Evanta in-person summits. Read on to see what they were able to accomplish in 2021.

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BLOG | JANUARY 12, 2022
BLOG | JANUARY 12, 2022

What C-Level Executives Were Reading in 2021

As you’re returning from holidays and getting back into work, we wanted to share some articles and survey findings you might have missed in 2021. These are some of the most-viewed articles (and most listened to podcasts!) on Evanta.com in the past year.

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