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Pittsburgh CIO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CIOs in the Pittsburgh 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
Pittsburgh CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Pittsburgh CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Bill Balint
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
CIO
Steven Bugajski
US Steel
Chief Information Officer
Francois Estellon
Matthews International
Executive Vice President - Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer
Bill Fortwangler
Dollar Bank
CIO
Omar Khawaja
Highmark
VP & Chief Information Security Officer
Susan Koski
PNC
SVP and Divisional CISO, Security Operations
Matthew Putila
Gateway Health
VP, Information Technology & CTO
George Rosato
CONSOL Energy
Director, IT
Members
Michael T. Abram
Westinghouse Electric Co
CIO
Steven Agnoli
Reed Smith
CIO
Paul Allison
California University of Pennsylvania
CIO
Melissa Alsing
Seton Hill University
CIO
Jon Amelio
Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3
CTO
Venky Avunoori
Dick's Sporting Goods
Director, IT, Merchandising & Pricing
Charles Bartel
Duquesne University
VP for IT & CIO
Jim Bish
Hussey Copper Ltd
CIO
Dennis Coval
AAA East Central
Vice President of Information Technology & Call Center Ops
Summer Craze Fowler
ARGO AI
CIO
Dan Daly
National Student Clearinghouse
Managing Director, Enterprise Data Management
Jim Dye
Cochran Automotive Group
CTO
William Eismont
Uline
CIO
Brian Furfari
The Children's Institute
CIO
Raymond Grimes
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Director of Information Technology Operations
Clinton Henry
Highmark
Manager, Information Security & Risk Management
Jeffrey Jesensky
Highmark
Director Market Strategy & Analytics – Senior Markets
Al Jones
CNX Resources
Vice President Information Technology
Tushar Lovalekar
Koppers Holdings
VP, IT
Bruno Mastroianni
Center For Organ Recovery & Education
CIO
Ryan McEnroe
Reed Smith
Director of IT Operations
James McEvoy
II-VI Inc
Vice President, Information Technology
Mark Miko
DLC
CIO
Mark Ohlund
Armada Supply Chain Solutions
CIO & SVP, IT
Scott Phelps
Pittsburgh Steelers
Vice President of Technology
Ramkumar Rayapureddy
Mylan
Global Chief Information Officer
James Rowe
NLMK USA
Corporate VP, Information Technology
Matt Siconolfi
Sirius Computer Solutions
Regional Chief Technology Officer & Enterprise Architect
Richard Smith
Wabtec
VP and CIO, Global IT
Jack Smith
Federated Investors
Chief Information Officer - Federated Hermes
Josh Stauffer
HarbisonWalker International
Sr. Director | Information Systems/Technology Infrastructure
Scott Sullivan
Pitt Ohio Express
CFO/CIO
Larry Trenga
Wesley Family Services
CIO
Jose Voisin
Carmeuse
Group Chief Information Officer
Markus Weber
MSA Safety Inc
VP & CIO
Greg Wilson
CentiMark
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 Events
In-person Programs
December 1, 2021
Pittsburgh CIO Executive Summit
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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Virtual Programs
June 23, 2021
Pittsburgh CIO Virtual Town Hall
Connecting Business, Data, Technology & Security
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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September 16, 2021
Pittsburgh CIO Virtual Town Hall
Pittsburgh CIO & CISO 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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