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New Jersey CIO Community
Join a powerful network of peers
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.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
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.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Mastering the art of change and adaptability
- Accelerating high growth and a data-first mindset
- Empowering talent, protecting the enterprise
New Jersey CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the New Jersey CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Roota Almeida
Delta Dental of New Jersey
CISO
Lookman Fazal
NJ Transit
Chief Information & Digital Officer
Zouhair Guelzim
L'Oreal Americas
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Warren Kudman
Turner Construction
SVP & Chief Information Officer
Hussein Syed
RWJBarnabas Health
Chief Information Security Officer
Gabrielle Wolfson
Quest Diagnostics Inc
Senior VP & Chief Information & Chief Digital Officer
Members
Cherif Amirat
IEEE
CIO
Damu Bashyam
Berkadia
EVP & Chief Information Officer
Roopesh Das
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions
SVP, Digital Acceleration & Innovation
Mark Eimer
Hackensack Meridian Health
SVP, Associate CIO & Chief Technology Officer
Kevin Gokey
Church & Dwight
Vice President & Global Chief Information Officer
Jon Harding
Conair
Global CIO
Justin Lahullier
Delta Dental of New Jersey
CIO
Andrew Laudato
Vitamin Shoppe Inc
EVP & COO
Wafaa Mamilli
Zoetis
Chief Information and Digital Officer
Paul Marabella
K. Hovnanian Enterprises
Chief Information Officer
Richard Martin
PepsiCo Inc
Senior IT Director & Global BRM - Procurement Technologies
Danielle Maurici-Arnone
Combe, Inc.
SVP, Global Digital & Technology Officer
Jason McKay
Riggs Distler
CIO & VP Business Process
Venkata Modugula
Construction Specialties
Chief Information Officer
Ritesh Patel
Finn Partners
Senior Partner, Global Digital Health
Manik Patil
AIG
VP of Modernization
Kamalika Sandell
New Jersey Institute of Technology
CIO
Ariane Schiereck
Enovis
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Gopal Srinivasan
Chubb
VP Strategic & Transformation Programs
Neal Stephen
TD Bank Group
CIO - Head of Auto, Commercial and Small Business Technology
Scott Strickland
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Chief Information Officer
Jordan Tannenbaum
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
VP/Chief Information Officer/Chief Medical Information Officer
Vic Verma
International Flavors & Fragrances
SVP & Global Chief Information Officer
"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
IN-PERSON
September 13, 2022 | an evening
New Jersey CIO Inner Circle
The Grove
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
October 11 - 13, 2022 | 3 days
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Global CIO Executive Summit
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
A summit for CIOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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IN-PERSON
November 16, 2022 | 1 day
New Jersey CIO Executive Summit
Hanover Marriott
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
New Jersey CIO Virtual Town Hall - 08/09/2022
New Jersey CIO Inner Circle - 05/18/2022
New Jersey CIO Virtual Town Hall - 03/08/2022
New Jersey CIO Executive Summit - 11/18/2021
New Jersey CIO Virtual Town Hall - 09/14/2021
New Jersey CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/17/2021
New Jersey CIO Virtual Town Hall - 03/04/2021
New Jersey CIO Virtual Boardroom - 02/25/2021
New Jersey CIO Virtual Town Hall - 12/15/2020
New Jersey CIO Virtual Town Hall - 11/16/2020
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Content from your CIO peers
PODCAST | AUGUST 14, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 14, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 22
Executive Director and Digital CIO Eddy Wagoner of JLL joins the podcast to talk about how C-level leaders can address sustainability and other global concerns. Wagoner shares how to collaborate across the C-suite on global issues and why focusing on sustainability is necessary to grow and remain competitive.
LISTEN NOWBLOG | AUGUST 8, 2022
BLOG | AUGUST 8, 2022
4 Things We Learned about the War for Talent
Talent shortages. This isn’t a new problem, but the events of the past two years have escalated the situation to unprecedented heights. We asked 700 C-level executives across Evanta communities about the war for talent – here are four key learnings from the survey.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 21
CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.
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