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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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Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CIOs approach similar challenges.
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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 - The Wharton School
Jack Allison
Republic Bank
CIO
Henrique Bonorino
CertainTeed
CIO
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
SVP, Global Chief Information Officer
Navi Grewal
MasterBrand Cabinets
EVP, Digital and Technology
Terry Harris
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
SVP & CIO, Information Technology
Melanie Harris
School District Of Philadelphia
CIO
John Heidelberger
WTW
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
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
Brian Rusignuolo
Select Medical
Chief Information Officer & EVP
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
John Walsh
Otsuka America
Head of Commercial IT, North America
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SUE LIDERTH, CIO, EMEA
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
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NATO
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RHONDA GASS, VP & GLOBAL CIO
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
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Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
June 15, 2023 | 1 hour
Philadelphia CIO Town Hall
Securing a Modern Data Governance Program
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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VIRTUAL
July 25, 2023 | 1 hour
Philadelphia CIO Town Hall
Value vs. Risk – A Thoughtful Approach to Generative AI
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
November 2, 2023 | 1 day
Philadelphia CIO Executive Summit
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Philadelphia CIO Inner Circle - 04/12/2023
Philadelphia CIO Executive Summit - 11/17/2022
Philadelphia CIO Town Hall - 08/17/2022
Philadelphia CIO Inner Circle - 04/19/2022
Philadelphia CIO Town Hall - 02/15/2022
Philadelphia CIO Executive Summit - 11/10/2021
Philadelphia CIO Town Hall - 09/15/2021
Philadelphia CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/10/2021
Philadelphia CIO Town Hall - 02/24/2021
Philadelphia CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/03/2020
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Content from your CIO peers
BLOG | MAY 29, 2023
BLOG | MAY 29, 2023
Navigating the Digital Future to Accelerate Transformation
Across our CIO and CISO communities, executives report that digital business and data and analytics are within their top 10 objectives, with digital talent closely behind. CIOs and CISOs in the Vancouver, BC community gathered recently at an Inner Circle Dinner to discuss the vital role data plays in the digital age – these are their takeaways.
VIEW POSTLEADERSHIP PROFILE | MAY 22, 2023
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | MAY 22, 2023
Leading Digital Strategy & Transformation at Perdue Farms
Perdue Farms SVP and CIO Mark Booth was hired at Perdue three years ago to bring a strategic focus to IT, which included driving their digital transformation. Read about his approach to digital business and how his team is evolving the 103-year old company in a strategic way.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | MAY 15, 2023
BLOG | MAY 15, 2023
Top 5 Priorities for C-Suite Executives in 2023
Each year, we survey C-level executives across our communities to ask their top priorities for the year. The Leadership Perspective Survey gives us the opportunity to compare enterprise-wide priorities across different roles in the C-suite. Read what more than 3,000 executives told us they are focusing on in 2023.
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