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What does it take to excel as a CIO in an era of constant technological change and increasing business demands? In this session, a panel of renowned former enterprise CIOs—leaders who’ve redefined the role and continue to influence the tech landscape—share their invaluable insights and strategies.
Drawing on their rich experiences, they’ll discuss the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and how they navigated the evolving demands of technology leadership.
Geared toward both emerging and current CIOs, this session offers actionable advice on fostering innovation, building resilient teams, and driving organizational success in the face of modern challenges. Don’t miss the chance to learn from the best and elevate your career trajectory.
Your host
walt carter
Author & Former Chief Digital Officer & CIO, Homestar Financial Corporation
Walt Carter is the former Chief Digital Officer and CIO at Homestar Financial Corp and a current board member, author, and experienced technology and marketing leader with an intense interest in emerging technology and change leadership. In addition, he is a charter member of the Atlanta Applied AI Society and recipient of numerous awards for innovation.
FEATURED SPEAKER
Kathryn Guarini
Senior Fellow, Yale University
Kathryn Guarini has been a leader in the technology industry for over twenty-five years, first as a research scientist and later as a business executive in various roles including development, product management, strategy, operations, and IT. Today, she serves on corporate advisory boards and teaches, writes, speaks, and consults about technology, innovation, and leadership. Kathryn is passionate about championing transformation, delivering impact, and inspiring the next generation of innovators and business leaders.
From 2021-2023, Kathryn served as IBM's global Chief Information Officer (CIO) where she led IBM's digital transformation with focus on adopting hybrid cloud and AI. Prior, she was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of IBM Research, Vice President for IBM Impact Science, and Vice President of Product Management for IBM Systems. She began her career at IBM Research as a technical contributor to double-gate transistor fabrication, three-dimensional circuit integration, and semiconductor applications of self-assembling materials.
Kathryn is a Senior Fellow at Yale Engineering, teaches at the Yale School of Management, and recently served as a visiting lecturer at Cornell Tech. She is a member of the Board of Directors at Regeneron, the Board of Trustees at The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Council for Inclusive Innovation
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