Governing Body Spotlight

Governing Body Spotlight

Governing Body Member of the Benelux CIO Community

Patrick Putman

CDIO

Manuchar Inc

Patrick Putman is the CDIO for Manuchar Inc. He is an infinite leader and digital transformer, energized by bringing departments and companies to higher standards and performance in a no-nonsense way.

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What is one of your guiding leadership principles?

Make people grow not only as individuals but also as a team.
 

What is the greatest challenge CIOs face today, and how are you addressing it?

Investing in uncertainty leads to stable or even shrinking investments in enabling technology in the short term, potentially preventing growth in the long term.
 

What is the key to success for someone just starting out as a CIO?

Stakeholder management, daring to be different.
 

How do you measure success as a leader?

As yourself, has the initial objective been reached of your 3-5 year plan?



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