Month: August 2024

Mona Bates is not just steering Collins Aerospace’s IT infrastructure; she is redefining the role of a Chief Information Officer. Her approach extends beyond traditional technology management, focusing on the integration of business strategy with IT innovation. Bates emphasizes the importance of aligning technological investments with business needs, ensuring that every dollar spent on digital transformation directly addresses a core business challenge…

John Roese, Global Chief Technology Officer at Dell Technologies, emphasizes a focused and strategic approach to adopting AI, urging businesses to align AI initiatives with their core values and capabilities. During a recent discussion, Roese highlighted the importance of businesses having a clear vision for AI deployment, noting that many companies struggle not with the technology itself but with determining where AI can add the most value…

Rob Bredow, Senior Vice President of Creative Innovation for Lucasfilm and Chief Creative Officer at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), has established himself as a key figure in the visual effects (VFX) industry, blending creative leadership with a sharp focus on operational efficiency. His approach to managing ILM involves not only fostering artistic freedom among the company’s globally dispersed creative teams but also maintaining a constant eye on efficiency—a balance that is critical in an industry where high-quality output must often meet tight budget constraints…

Satya Jayadev, the Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Skyworks Solutions, is redefining the role of IT in the business world by championing a democratized and self-service IT model. Recognizing the growing demands on IT for new capabilities, Jayadev has shifted the traditional IT role from execution to ideation, enabling business users to take ownership of their technological needs…

Dell Technologies has appointed Denise Millard, a longtime leader in Dell and EMC’s channel operations, as its new Chief Partner Officer. This strategic move aims to enhance Dell’s partner ecosystem and align it more closely with the company’s direct sales efforts. Millard, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Global Alliances, Industries, Partner Strategy, and Programs, now oversees Dell’s global channel initiatives while retaining her previous responsibilities…