Cargill CIDO Jen Hartsock on Being a Connector for Customers & Employees

December 15, 2022

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About the Guest

Jennifer Hartsock

Chief Information & Digital Officer of Cargill

Jennifer Hartsock is the Chief Information and Digital Officer of Cargill, a global food company and the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue, earning roughly $165 billion annually. In her role, Jen is responsible for the company's global technology portfolio, as well as technology, digital, and data strategies to enable Cargill's strategic growth priorities. She's a seasoned technology and digital chief having held the role of CIO at several other large-scale companies including Caterpillar, General Electric, and Baker Hughes.

Episode Overview

724: Jen discusses her philosophies in leadership and how she has used those lessons to realize the art of the possible at Cargill. She explains her preference for the term ‘digital’ over ‘IT’, describes the value both federated and centralized solutions have within her team, and shares anecdotes about how technology has improved the customer experience at the company. When it comes to leadership, Jen shares her “Four Ls of Leadership,” the “platinum rule” she lives by, and how these frameworks have pushed her to be a strategic driver in the CIO role. Finally, Jen reflects on the keys to her continued success, the progress we still have to bring more women into STEM fields, and the trends in technology that are on her roadmap.

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