General Motors today named two new technology leaders and said it would split its information technology organization into two groups, one focused on global IT and the other on software product development for customers.
Fred Killeen was named VP of global information technology and Chief Information Officer, reporting to CEO Mary Barra. He will lead the Global IT team, which is responsible for back-office IT support and using software to support growth across the company. Killeen most recently was GM’s Chief Information Security Officer and CTO, where he oversaw the automaker’s global information security and IT risk management programs.
Stacy Lynett will run the Digital Business Software group. Reporting to newly appointed Chief Digital Officer Edward Kummer, her team will be responsible for technology strategy and software product development that is geared toward delivering enhanced products and experiences for customers. She will also support global customer and dealer systems.
Lynett most recently was executive director and CIO of Global Product Development and Quality for GM IT, as well as CIO for Global Corporate Functions. In that role, she focused on the company’s Workday solution and supporting IT for the legal and communications functions.
Both Killeen and Lynett previously reported to CIO Randy Mott, who last week announced plans to retire.
The Global IT and Digital Business Software groups will be a critical part of GM’s plan to deliver $20 billion to $25 billion in software-enabled services revenue annually by 2030. In a press release, GM noted that both groups “will continue to collaborate on driving innovation, providing the best software and technology solutions to support the company, attracting and retaining talent, professional development, and more.”
“The new structure and dual operating model will enable GM to fully leverage its strong foundation in IT capability, talent and resources, as well as reduce complexity and improve speed,” Barra said in the statement. “Stacy and Fred bring unique backgrounds and experiences to help us seize the opportunities software plays in our business as we move from automaker to platform innovator.”
Vinny Hoxha, deputy CISO at GM, will take over as Chief Information Security Officer, reporting to Killeen.
PSteven Norton is co-head of CIO networks, research and media at Metis Strategy, a business and IT strategy firm. He previously was a reporter for The Wall Street Journal’s CIO Journal, where he covered the changing role of the chief information officer and the rise of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and blockchain. At Forbes, he covers new CIO appointments as well as the ways in which technology executives are developing the workforce of the future.
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Our final Digital Symposium of the year is just around the corner. Join us on December 9 as technology leaders across industries share their insights on talent strategy and upskilling, creating new pathways to innovation, and the trends and priorities guiding CIOs’ efforts in the year ahead.
CIOs and other technology leaders, register here to reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing you!
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12:00 – 12:05
Welcome and Introductions
Welcome and introduction to the Metis Strategy team.
Peter High, President, Metis Strategy
12:05 – 12:20
Fireside Chat: Jim McKelvey, Square
Jim McKelvey, Co-Founder, Square; Founder, Invisibly; Author, The Innovation Stack
12:20 – 12:40
Panel: Scaling AI to Deliver New Customer Experiences
Amir Arooni, Chief Information Officer, Discover Financial
Dean Del Vecchio, CIO and Chief of Operations, Guardian Life
Moderated by Michael Bertha, Vice President and Central Office Lead, Metis Strategy
12:40 – 12:55
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Taso Du Val, Toptal
Taso Du Val, Co-Founder & CEO, Toptal
12:55 – 1:15
Panel: Fostering Agility Across the Enterprise
Warren Kudman, Chief Information Officer, Turner Construction
Michael Ruttledge, CIO and Head of Technology Services, Citizens Financial
Moderated by Alex Kraus, Vice President and East Coast Office Lead, Metis Strategy
1:15 – 1:35
Panel: Rethinking Talent Strategy for the Next Normal
Casey Santos, Chief Information Officer, Asurion
Sri Donthi, Chief Technology Officer, Advance Auto Parts
Moderated by Steven Norton, Co-Head Executive Networks, Research, and Media, Metis Strategy
1:35 – 1:50
Digital Spotlight: Anand Birje, HCL Technologies
Anand Birje, Senior Corporate VP & Head of Digital Business, HCL Technologies
1:50 – 2:10
Panel: Digital Platforms as Strategic Growth Drivers
Shri Santhanam, EVP & Global Head of Analytics and AI, Experian
Anjana Harve, Global Chief Information Officer, Fresenius Medical Care
Moderated by Chris Davis, Vice President and West Coast Office Lead, Metis Strategy
2:10 – 2:25
Fireside Chat: Mike McNamara, Target
Mike McNamara, Chief Information Officer, Target
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December’s speaker lineup is below, and the full agenda will be released shortly. CIOs and other technology leaders, register here to reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing you!
Speakers include:
Join best-in-class technology leaders to learn how today’s top companies are driving digital transformations and maintaining an innovative edge amid a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty.
Our agenda is below. CIOs and other technology leaders, register here to reserve your spot today, and stay tuned for more updates.
Noon
Welcome
12:10 – 12:25
Fireside Chat: Barbara Lavernos, Deputy CEO, L’Oréal
Barbara shares lessons from the company’s remarkable transformation, which has fused science and technology to create cutting-edge beauty products and design new digital journeys for customers.
Barbara Lavernos, Deputy CEO for Research, Innovation, and Technology, L’Oréal
12:25 – 12:45
Panel: Digital Acceleration and Innovation in Times of Uncertainty
By all accounts, the global pandemic has further accelerated the already rapid pace of digital transformation and increased the urgency for more robust business capabilities across all aspects of organizational operating models and business ecosystems. In this context, many organizations have found ways to strengthen business capabilities for the benefit of all stakeholders. The global CIOs of Corteva Agriscience and Johnson & Johnson will share how their teams have found unique ways to innovate, achieve higher levels of agility, and build sustainable resilience in the face of ongoing uncertainty.
Debra King, SVP, Chief Information Officer and Chief Transformation Officer, Corteva Agriscience
Jim Swanson, EVP & Enterprise CIO, Johnson & Johnson
12:45 – 1:00
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Mickey Boodaei, Transmit Security
Just weeks ago, Transmit Security raised $543 million in Series A funding and had a pre-money valuation of $2.2 billion, marking the largest Series A in the history of cybersecurity and one of the highest valuations for a bootstrapped company. In this fireside chat, Transmit Founder and CEO Mickey Boodaei the evolution of identity and authentication as the world moves toward a post-password future.
Mickey Boodaei, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Transmit Security
Moderated by Peter High, President, Metis Strategy
1:00 – 1:20
Panel: How Fifth Third Bancorp Drives a Culture of Innovation
Fifth Third Bancorp is among the largest money managers in the Midwest, with $483 billion in assets under management as of June 30. Greg Carmichael, the company’s President, Chairman, and CEO, joined the company in 2003 as Chief Information Officer. In this discussion, he shares lessons learned on his path to the CEO role and chats with the company’s current CIO about the company’s investments in FinTech and its continued push to build world-class digital capabilities for its customers.
Greg Carmichael, Chief Executive Officer, Fifth Third Bank
Jude Schramm, Chief Information Officer, Fifth Third Bank
1:20 – 1:35
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Ed Jennings, Quickbase
The CEO of Quickbase describes how automation, low-code and no-code platforms are enabling organizational agility and the role of Citizen Automation in the future of work.
Ed Jennings, Chief Executive Officer, Quickbase
1:35 – 1:55
Panel: IT-Led Breakthroughs and the Digital Shift in Insurance
Technology leaders from two major insurance companies will discuss the role of IT in defining and enabling the future of work, IT-led digital breakthroughs, and the foundational changes that digital capabilities are bringing to the insurance industry.
Lisa Davis, SVP & Chief Information Officer, Blue Shield of California
Mike Shadler, SVP & Chief Information Officer, Pacific Life
Moderated by Chris Davis, Vice President & West Coast Lead, Metis Strategy
1:55 – 2:15
Panel: A People-Focused Approach to Transformation
Organizations increasingly acknowledge that creating an outstanding customer experience requires enabling an equally outstanding employee experience. In this session, technology leaders will discuss how digital efforts focused on people are driving engagement and enabling the development of new capabilities.
Mike Giresi, Chief Digital Technology Officer, Molex LLC
Tim Dickson, Chief Information Officer, Generac
2:15 – 2:30
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Bernadette Nixon, Algolia
Algolia processes more than 1.5 trillion searches per year across more than 10,000 business customers. In this session, CEO Bernadette Nixon discusses what’s next for search and the growing role that APIs play in delivering seamless customer experiences.
Bernadette Nixon, Chief Executive Officer, Algolia
2:30 – 2:50
Panel: Combining AI and IoT to drive digital processes
Companies today rely on a rapidly evolving combination of artificial intelligence and Internet of Things applications as they modernize their operations for the digital age. In this discussion, technology leaders share their insights on successfully scaling and monitoring these digital processes to drive efficiency and product innovation.
Vagesh Dave, GVP & Chief Information Officer, McDermott International
Danielle Brown, SVP & Chief Information Officer, Whirlpool
Moderated by Michael Bertha, Managing Director and Central Office Lead, Metis Strategy
As leaders continue to position their organizations for a new normal, they are re-tooling their operations for hybrid working models, automating a growing number of processes, and creating data-driven digital experiences for customers and employees. As the pace of change accelerates, understanding technology and its potential to deliver value is a mandate not only for technology leaders but also for their peers in the C-suite. For CIOs, this presents an unprecedented opportunity to be a catalyst for transformational change across all levels and functions of an organization.
On June 24, we are excited and honored to welcome an outstanding lineup of CIOs, Chief Executive Officers, and other C-suite leaders to share their perspectives on the evolving nature of work, the critical role that technology plays in enabling future growth, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We will also hear from prominent CIOs-turned-CEOs who will reflect on their journeys and share practical advice for building strong relationships between chief executives and technology leaders.
If you are a CIO, CDO, CTO or other senior technology leader, register here to reserve your spot. We look forward to welcomging you!
Noon – 12:05
Welcome and introduction to Metis Strategy team.
12:05 – 12:25
Panel: The Future of Hospitality
The pandemic upended the way the world travels. In this session, technology leaders from travel companies IHG and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts share their thoughts on the future of work and the ways in which the hospitality industry will evolve in the years to come.
Dan Blanchard, Chief Technology Officer, InterContinental Hotels Group
Scott Strickland, Chief Information Officer, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Moderated by Alex Kraus, Vice President and East Coast Lead, Metis Strategy
12:25 – 12:40
12:40 – 1:00
Panel: Scaling Sustainable Innovation
As digital initiatives continue to accelerate, technology leaders must create the structures that enable scalable and sustainable innovation. This session will explore how CIOs can align vision, skill sets, and culture to foster an innovation capability that is primed to deliver results.
Nick Colisto, Chief Information Officer, Avery Dennison
Helen Vaid, Chief Customer Officer, Pizza Hut
Moderated by Chris Davis, Vice President and West Coast Lead, Metis Strategy
1:00 – 1:30
Panel: How Vanguard Leads and Innovates in Trying Times
Tim Buckley, Chairman and CEO of financial giant Vanguard, served as the company’s Chief Information Officer, Managing Director for Retail Investors, Chief Investment Officer and President before taking on the top job. In this session, Tim will reflect on his pathway from CIO to CEO and speak with current Chief Information Officer John Marcante about the ways in which technology is driving growth and innovation across the organization.
Tim Buckley, Chief Executive Officer, Vanguard
John Marcante, Chief Information Officer, Vanguard
1:30 – 1:45
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Rakesh Loonkar, Transmit Security
In this session, Rakesh will describe how companies are evolving their identity management and authentication practices for a post-password era.
Rakesh Loonkar, Co-Founder and President, Transmit Security
1:45 – 2:05
Panel: Defining and Architecting a New Normal
Leaders from American Airlines and real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield reflect on recent evolutions across their respective industries and describe how to build for growth during a time of continued change Technology leaders at some of the world’s largest airlines and commercial real estate firms.
Maya Leibman, Chief Information Officer, American Airlines
Adam Stanley, Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer, Cushman & Wakefield
2:05 – 2:25
Panel: Rapid Innovation Amid Increasing Uncertainty
In this session, technology leaders from Moderna and Nationwide will describe how their firms managed a massive digital acceleration amid the pandemic and how the growing importance of data across all aspects of their organizations’ operations.
Marcello Damiani, Chief Digital and Operational Excellence Officer, Moderna
Jim Fowler, Chief Technology Officer, Nationwide
Whether facilitating a rapid shift to remote work or developing new digital capabilities for customers, the past year has reinforced the mandate for technology leaders to deliver greater value for customers faster than ever before, and to enable that speed and agility at scale.
In a poll of more than 100 technology executives at the Metis Strategy Digital Symposium, 42% noted speed to market as their key measure of their company’s nimbleness, with customer satisfaction coming in second with 27%. The findings underscore the increasingly strategic importance of CIOs and other technology leaders as they enable their organizations to succeed in the digital age.
For example, speed and customer-centricity took center stage at Dow as the company revamped its IT organization in recent years. Led by CIO and Chief Digital Officer Melanie Kalmar, the company re-oriented its work around services, and created product teams that were accountable for delivering those services from end to end. Throughout the transformation, “we focused on the customer experience, the employee experience, and working at the speed of business,” Kalmar said.
That mandate became more acute during the pandemic as many leaders transformed their organizations overnight to serve customers and employees that suddenly faced new, often more difficult, circumstances. “That speed and agility that we’ve always talked about as being important starts to have a lot more meaning when you realize you’re helping your friends and neighbors,” said Kimberly Johnson, Chief Operating Officer at Fannie Mae.
Dow and Fannie Mae are two of many companies born before the digital age that are transforming their people, process, technology, ecosystems, and strategy to seize new opportunities and stave off threats. Throughout our recent conference, leaders from Capital One, CarMax, The Washington Post, Novant Health and many more shared how they have enabled their companies to move quickly by embracing DevOps, shifting to product-oriented operating models, and revamping their talent strategies to bring in new and diverse skill sets.
You can find more insights from the Metis Strategy Digital Symposium on our YouTube channel, including conversations with:
What separates the companies that have succeeded for decades from those that have faded? Successful companies built nimbleness into their DNA.
As established firms face tougher competition from digital natives and an ever-increasing pace of change, fostering that nimbleness is critical. To do so, companies must modernize practices related to people, process, technology, ecosystems, and strategy. This conference will highlight the stories of companies who have done all of the above best, including Capital One, FedEx, Novant Health, and The Washington Post.
The full agenda is below. If you are a technology executive interested in attending, please email steven.norton@metisstrategy.com. We look forward to welcoming you!
Noon – 12:15
Welcome: Getting to Nimble
Metis Strategy President Peter High will share introductory remarks and outline the concept of nimbleness as it relates to digital transformation.
12:15 – 12:30
The Importance of Adaptability featuring General Stanley McChrystal
Drawing on his experience as a general in the United States Army and leader of the Joint Special Operations Command, Gen. McChrystal will discuss how a common purpose, trust, and individual empowerment can help organizations break down traditional silos and move with the speed and agility of their most nimble competitors.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal, retired four-star general, US Army, and leader of Joint Special Operations Command
12:30 – 12:50
People: The Key to Success
Talented and motivated people are crucial to any successful transformation effort. This panel will explore how two leading companies have driven foundational change in IT by rethinking roles, recruiting strategies, and retention efforts.
Rob Alexander, Chief Information Officer, Capital One
Kimberly Johnson, Chief Operating Officer, Fannie Mae
Moderated by Peter High, Metis Strategy
12:50 – 1:05
Entrepreneur Spotlight: The Future of Authentication
This conversation will explore the ways in which companies are moving beyond passwords and re-thinking identity and access management in the post-pandemic world.
Rakesh Loonkar, co-Founder and President, Transmit Security
1:05 – 1:25
Process: An Opportunity to Define your Company’s Future
For many companies, processes are inadequately mapped out and have not been updated to reflect changing times. In this session, we will discuss how process modernization efforts can engage a diverse array of contributors across organizations and literally define the future of work.
Shamim Mohammad, Chief Information and Technology Officer, CarMax
Melanie Kalmar, CIO and Chief Digital Officer, Dow
1:25 – 1:40
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Overcoming Increasingly Nimble Adversaries
As companies grow nimbler, so do the actors who may wish to exploit them. In this entrepreneur spotlight, George will discuss his career in the cybersecurity industry and explore the biggest cybersecurity threats facing enterprises today.
George Kurtz, President, CEO, and co-Founder, CrowdStrike
1:40 – 2:00
Strategy: Harnessing Strategic Alignment to Drive Growth
Without a clear strategy, the advances made by cultivating your people, process, technology, and ecosystem will be difficult to realize. In this session, we will explore how technology leaders can drive strategic alignment across the enterprise.
Shailesh Prakash, CIO and Chief Product Officer, The Washington Post Company
Chintan Mehta, CIO and Head of Digital Technology and Innovation, Wells Fargo
2:00 – 2:20
Technology: Building the Foundation for a Nimble Enterprise
Sprawling technical debt and outdated legacy systems often signal a company that hasn’t built nimbleness into its DNA. This conversation will focus on leaders who addressed technical debt head-on and embraced new technologies and platforms that deliver speed and flexibility.
Rob Carter, Chief Information Officer, FedEx
Steve Randich, Chief Information Officer, FINRA
2:20 – 2:35
Entrepreneur Spotlight: The Rise of Zero Trust
In this discussion, Jay will discuss the rise of Zero Trust architecture and share his perspective on the changing security landscape as we prepare for a world of cloud, IoT, and 5G.
Jay Chaudhry, CEO, Chairman, and Founder, Zscaler
2:35 – 2:55
Ecosystems: Sources of Insight and Innovation
The network you cultivate has the power to shape both the direction of your organization and your evolution as a leader. This panel will explore best practices for cultivating strong and lasting relationships with peers, customers, recruiters, venture capitalists, and other partners.
Angela Yochem, Chief Transformation and Digital Officer, Novant Health
George Llado, CIO, Alexion Pharmaceuticals
2:55 – 3:00
Closing Remarks
Peter High, Metis Strategy
On January 26 at Noon EST, global technology executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs will gather virtually to discuss topics that are top-of-mind for CIOs in 2021. Our conversations will explore how firms can maintain digital momentum and develop innovative cultures amid a new world of work, scale their data and analytics efforts to deliver meaningful business growth, and create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable technology industry.
Please see the agenda below. To learn more or request an invitation, please email steven.norton@metisstrategy.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
Noon ET
Welcome and introductions
12:10 pm – 12:30 p.m. ET
Rethinking Employee Experience for a New World of Work
As companies continue to move toward “hybrid” working models that blend in-office and distributed work, they are simultaneously re-examining what it means to deliver an outstanding employee experience. This discussion will explore how technology leaders are enabling employees to do their best work no matter their physical location.
Rick Rioboli, CIO, Comcast
Richard Cox, CIO, Cox Enterprises
12:30 pm – 12:50 p.m. ET
Digital Customer Experience and Innovation
The global pandemic is widely recognized as a digital accelerator and a major factor shaping the future of work. The combination of novel digital capabilities and innovative ways to collaborate will shape employee and customer experiences for the foreseeable future. In this panel discussion, CIOs from Stanley Black & Decker and Verizon will share how they have turned pandemic-induced challenges into opportunities to make lasting improvements that benefit employees and customers alike.
Shankar Arumugavelu, Global CIO, Verizon
Rhonda Gass, VP and Chief Information Officer, Stanley Black & Decker
12:50 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. ET
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Ashok Reddy, Digital.ai
In this fireside chat, Ashok will discuss his journey from firms such as Broadcom, CA Technologies, IBM and Honeywell to his current role at Digital.ai. He’ll also share thoughts on how connecting software development and delivery to strategic business outcomes can help companies achieve their digital transformation goals.
Ashok Reddy, CEO, Digital.ai
1:05 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. ET
Creating a Diverse and Equitable Workforce
Diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts rose to the top of many CIO agendas in 2020. In this panel, we will discuss strategies for developing diverse talent pipelines, creating inclusive and equitable organizations, and becoming an agent for positive organizational change. We will also discuss TechPACT, an initiative that aims to increase underrepresented communities in technology and “create a world where anyone with a passion for technology will have the opportunity to succeed.”
Janet Sherlock, CIO, Ralph Lauren
Earl Newsome, Americas CIO, Linde
Moderated by Steven Norton, Co-Head of Research, Media, and Executive Networks, Metis Strategy
1:25 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ET
How Data and AI are Transforming Health Care
After a year of massive change in the health care space, leaders will discuss how advanced analytics and other technologies will enable greater transformation in the year ahead.
Ramkumar Rayapureddy, Global CIO, Viatris
Mark Hill, Chief Digital Information Officer, CSL Behring
1:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. ET
Behind the Scenes: Data-Driven Operations
We’ve all heard the saying that “data is the new oil,” but what does that mean in practice? This panel will explore how technology executives are embedding data and analytics across their organizations to enable a culture of innovation, unlock new efficiencies, and deliver differentiated products and services.
Shaleen Devgun, CIO, Schneider National
Atif Rafiq, President of Customers, Commercial & Growth, MGM Resorts International
2:05 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.
Technology and Innovation in Financial Services
Megan Crespi of Comerica and Catherine Zhou of HSBC discuss the technology trends shaping the finance industry in the year ahead.
Megan Crespi, Chief Operations & Technology Officer, Comerica Bank
Catherine Zhou, Global Head of Venture, Digital Innovation and Partnerships, HSBC
2:25 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Security in Unprecedented Times
Peter and Shawn will discuss the implications of the SolarWinds attack on large companies, as well as the threats and trends that are shaping today’s cybersecurity landscape.
Shawn Henry, President, CrowdStrike Services and CSO, former FBI Executive Assistant Director
2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. ET
Fireside chat with Daniela Rus, director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Daniela will share her thoughts on the evolution of AI in the enterprise and shine a light on some of the latest research coming out of MIT, including an initiative to build self-driving cars and enable mobility on demand.
Daniela Rus, director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
On October 21 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. ET, global technology executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs will gather virtually to discuss the ways in which data is enabling agility and fueling transformation efforts across industries.
At our last gathering in July, our audience of more than 100 global CIOs noted that data and analytics would be the technology area of greatest importance in the second half of 2020, as well as the area in which they planned to invest most significantly. To that end, we have brought together leaders from across industries to share their insights into how their companies have developed and implemented data strategies and are leveraging analytics at scale to drive growth.
Please see our agenda below. To learn more or request an invitation, please email steven.norton@metisstrategy.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Fireside chat with Andrew Ng, CEO and Founder, Landing AI
Andrew will discuss lessons he has learned throughout his career and share his thoughts on the state of AI in the enterprise, among other topics.
Andrew Ng, CEO and Founder, Landing AI
Panel: Organizational agility in the ‘New Normal’
Mars Chief Digital Officer Sandeep Dadlani and Aflac CDO and CIO Rich Gilbert discuss the ways in which data is enabling both business and cultural agility amid an uncertain economic backdrop.
Sandeep Dadlani, Chief Digital Officer, Mars
Rich Gilbert, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Aflac
Entrepreneur spotlight: Sunny Gupta, Apptio
In this fireside chat, Sunny will share his thoughts on the state of IT management, his career at Apptio, and the increased importance of analytics in IT decision-making.
Sunny Gupta, co-Founder and CEO, Apptio
1:05 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. ET
Fireside chat: The digital journey of Domino’s Pizza
In this fireside chat, Chief Digital Officer Dennis Maloney will discuss how continued investments in technology have helped Domino’s thrive during the pandemic and explore trends that will drive the business forward in the future.
Dennis Maloney, Chief Digital Officer, Domino’s Pizza
1:20 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. ET
Panel: Implementing automation and machine learning at scale
Many organizations have jumpstarted their efforts to automate existing workflows and embed machine learning into a variety of business processes. Scott Spradley of Tyson Foods and Bonnie Titone of Duke Energy will discuss their firms’ journeys to leverage ML to create new products and services, and share lessons learned throughout the process.
Scott Spradley, Chief Technology Officer, Tyson
Bonnie Titone, Chief Information Officer, Duke Energy
Moderated by Steven Norton, Co-Head of Executive Networks, Research, and Media, Metis Strategy
1:40 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Panel: Differentiation through data
In this conversation, Sathish Muthukrishnan of Ally and Alorica’s Steve Phillips will share examples of how they use data as a strategic asset and discuss their tactics for creating a data-driven culture across their organizations.
Sathish Muthukrishnan, Chief Information, Data, and Digital Officer, Ally
Steve Phillips, Chief Information Officer, Alorica
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. ET
Entrepreneur spotlight: Nick Elprin, Domino Data Lab
Nick will share his journey as an entrepreneur and discuss his firm’s focus on increasing the productivity of data scientists.
Nick Elprin, co-Founder and CEO, Domino Data Lab
2:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. ET
Panel: Building a 360 view of the customer
Ariel Gorelik of AmTrust Financial and Gurmeet Singh of Al-Futtaim discuss how their firms are aggregating and contextualizing various types of customer data to drive more intelligent processes, products, and experiences
Ariel Gorelik, EVP, Global Technology & Operations, AmTrust Financial
Gurmeet Singh, Group Chief Digital Officer, Al-Futtaim
2:35 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. ET
Fireside chat: Cathy Bessant, Bank of America
Cathy will share the progress her team has made on AI and discuss the many sources of value and innovation the organization has created during the pandemic, among other topics.
Cathy Bessant, Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Bank of America
2:50 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Closing remarks and adjourn
Please see below for a sampling of our speakers and the topics we plan to discuss. We will continue to add to this list, so stay tuned for more updates. To learn more or request an invitation, please email steven.norton@metisstrategy.com.
Andrew Ng, CEO and co-founder, Landing AI
Dennis Maloney, Chief Digital Officer, Domino’s
Scott Spradley, Chief Technology Officer, Tyson Foods
Sandeep Dadlani, Chief Digital Officer, Mars Incorporated
Rich Gilbert, Chief Digital Information Officer, Aflac
Ariel Gorelik, EVP of Global Technology & Operations, AmTrust Financial
Steve Phillips, CIO, Alorica
