Disruptive Innovators: Champions of Digital Business - CIO & IT Leader Interviews, Digital Transformation, Digital Innovation

Scott Waters , Chief Information and Technology Officer at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, shared his insights with David Wright in a recent podcast.  The two explore: - Effective communication and how it’s the most important and difficult skill to master. - Scott's interest in technology, how he moved into the technology field and worked his way up. - The best qualities in aspiring IT...

This week, host David Wright welcomes Joyce Oh , Chief Information Officer at Moffitt Cancer Center , to discuss: - What healthcare can learn from data-driven approaches in other industries.  - The changing paradigm of leadership. - Joyce’s journey from working at a concession stand at a movie theater to becoming the CIO of one of the most esteemed cancer centers in the world.  - Healthc...

This week, host David Wright welcomes Curt Kwak , Chief Information Officer at Proliance Surgeons , to explore: - Curt’s background in mechanical engineering and his journey towards becoming CIO. - How dramatically one’s perspective can change within healthcare. - What a humbling experience it is to help people at their most vulnerable and how we are all connected.  - How expectations are abo...

Join host David Wright as he welcomes Isaac Turner , Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Curative , to discuss: - How Curative developed from a breakthrough Covid testing platform to an innovator in the insurance market by focusing on the right approach and IT tools. - The importance of being able to iterate quickly in your business. - How Curative went from 7 to 7,000 employees in nine mon...

On this episode, host David Wright welcomes Boris Shulkin , EVP & Chief Digital and Information Officer at Magna International , to discuss: - Boris’ current responsibilities at Magna International, the largest automotive supplier in North America.   - Digitization and its impact on different aspects of the business. - The difference between management and leadership. - How the autom...

Join David Wright as he speaks with Leo Bodden , Group Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital . Leo talks about his career journey and the lessons he’s learned. He also shares developments in the IT industry. David and Leo discuss: - Leo's journey from Airforce applicant to CTO. - Key initiatives at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. - How the pandemic...

Join David Wright as he speaks with Chris Satchell , Operating Principal of Technology & Digital at Clayton Dubilier & Rice , an investment firm that works collaboratively with corporate and family business sellers on transactions to maximize value. David and Chris explore: - How Chris got started in the private equity industry. - What differentiates brilliant projects from ones that fail....

Join David Wright as he speaks with Manav Misra , Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Regions Bank . Manav talks about his career journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He also shares developments in AI and the banking industry. David and Manav discuss: - Manav's journey from a professor of computer science to his current role. - Key initiatives being taken at Regions Bank. - How Mana...

Join David Wright as he speaks with Dr. Patrick McGill , EVP, Chief Transformation Officer and family physician at Community Health Network . David and Patrick talk about: - How Patrick accidentally became a family physician and a Chief Transformation Officer. - The impact of curiosity in solving today’s problems and always looking beyond the status quo to find inspiration and improvements. ...

Join David Wright as he speaks with Dr. Maulik Purohit , Chief Health Information Officer at Lehigh Valley Health Network .  David and Maulik discuss:  - How being present in the moment leads to greater happiness and better performance. - How work in healthcare can become detached from the human aspect of care and how this has been exacerbated by the stress of the pandemic. - How importa...

This week, host David Wright welcomes Paul Arguinchona , Chief Information Officer at Frontier Behavioral Health , to explore: - The ways in which Frontier Behavioral Health provides both outpatient and inpatient services as well as support for the National Suicide Hotline. - How Paul is currently helping to implement new technologies that are beneficial to the providers who care for clients. - Ho...

On this episode, David Wright speaks with Guy Hadari , SVP, Global CIO at Biogen . Guy shares insights about his role, as well as wisdom learned during his professional journey in the pharma life sciences. David and Guy discuss: - The rewards of leaving your comfort zone.  - How nothing in Guy’s life worked out as planned and why this turned out to be a good thing: It brought him to the place...

Join David Wright as he speaks with Keith Perry , Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . David and Keith discuss:  - Why it’s a good idea to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. - Some of the biggest changes underway in the healthcare provider space, one of which is doctors providing consultations to people without needing to see...

This week, host David Wright welcomes Eric Sidle , Chief Technology Officer at ChargePoint , to talk about: - Eric’s current role at ChargePoint, a leading electric vehicle charging network in North America and one of the fastest growing in Europe. - Eric’s vision for the company and his motivation to make a difference. - How living in Europe when he was growing up has affected Eric in terms of re...

Join David Wright as he speaks with Anthony Darden , Vice President - Information Technology (CIO) at Protective Industries, Inc. Anthony talks about his career journey within the world of IT and the most important lessons learned along the way. He also shares developments and opportunities in the IT industry today. David and Anthony discuss:  - Trends serving diverse markets of core industri...

Join David Wright as he speaks with Winston Beauchamp , Deputy Chief Information Officer at the United States Department of the Air Force . Winston talks about his journey toward this privileged position and the lessons learned along the way. He also shares developments in the IT industry. David and Winston discuss:  The most important lessons of Winston’s illustrious career. Winston’s respon...

This week, host David Wright welcomes Tom Ferrucci , Chief Information Officer at Natco Home Group , to explore: Tom’s current role as CIO and the growing importance of IT during volatile times, with cybersecurity concerns and the need for innovation. The benefits of becoming a good listener and asking good questions. How human connection is a sign of good leadership. The impact of identifying key...

On this episode, host David Wright welcomes back former guest Rachel Lockett , Chief Information Officer at Pohlad Companies , to discuss: The new e-commerce platform Carousel Online that Carousel Motor Group, an operating company of the Pohlad Companies, launched in May of 2022. How Carousel Online has reimagined the process of buying used cars. How the company has quickly become a digital succes...

Stay humble and lean into groups to derive the best answers; no one has all of the answers so utilize the diversity of thought inherent in collaborative teams. This is the recommendation of John Chelico, National / System Chief Medical Information Officer at one of the nation's largest health care providers, CommonSpirit Health . John’s diverse background, which includes database engineering, inte...

On this episode, host David Wright welcomes Gabor Szentivanyi , CIO at Kymera International , to explore:  How a company’s primary objectives should be efficiency and cybersecurity to ensure the continuity of the business. How CIOs have the ability to identify threats and risks and should clarify these issues for colleagues. Gabor’s journey from working as a newspaper editor in Hungary to liv...

On this episode, host David Wright welcomes Michael Weinberg , Chief Information Officer at Tosca , to discuss: One mistake Michael learned a lot from in his career. Why you should always look to your leaders first and how culture trumps everything. Why “The Happiness Advantage” is one of Michael’s favorite books. The important distinction of “I get to” vs. “I have to” with regard to experiencing...

On this episode, host David Wright welcomes Nancy Post , Vice President of Embedded Software and Solutions, Intelligent Solutions Group at John Deere , to discuss AI-enabled sustainability, work culture, and life lessons.  David and Nancy discuss:  Nancy´s journey to the role she has today: setting the strategic direction of critical technologies, and guiding research and development spe...

On this episode, Vijay Sankaran , Chief Technology Officer at Johnson Controls joins host David Wright to discuss sustainability aspirations within IT and technology.  Johnson Controls is a global, industrial leader in smart buildings with the mission of reimagining  sustainability performance.  David and Vijay discuss:  How buildings currently comprise 40% of all worldwide emi...

On this episode, host David Wright welcomes Leon Ravenna, Chief Information Security Officer and CIO at KAR Global, to discuss privacy and security issues. Looking to the future, Leon says the more things change, the more they stay the same. Technology and names may change, but at the end of the day, the same basic principles that have prevailed will stay in place. Leon shares some of the key init...

On this episode of the Disruptive Innovators: Champions of Digital Business podcast, host David Wright welcomes Tim Brown, EVP, Chief Information Officer at Johnson Financial Group , to the show. When Tim joined Johnson Financial Group three years ago, he became the first CIO at the 50-year-old, family-owned Wisconsin community bank. He had to bring a fresh new perspective to help modernize the co...