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Episode 747

Virtual Culture: Giant Eagle CIO Kirk Ball on Managing a Remote Team & Leading IT

March 6, 2023
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Kirk Ball

Chief Information Officer of Giant Eagle
Kirk Ball is the Chief Information Officer of Giant Eagle, a 104-year-old supermarket chain that earns roughly $10 billion in annual revenue. Kirk has been in his role for roughly three and a half years, runs all things digital at the company, and manages a largely virtual team. Prior to his time with the company, Kirk was the CIO of the Christ Hospital Health Network.

Episode Overview

747: Kirk joins us to discuss his role in managing all things digital in the 104-year-old supermarket chain that generates $10B in annual revenue. Kirk explains the structure of his IT team and how he manages a largely virtual team while fostering a collaborative culture. He also shares the areas of priority in Giant Eagle’s technology strategy, including the vision behind the company’s global capability center in Bangalore. Kirk draws from his breadth of industry experience to discuss tech trends and keys to his career success. Tune in for an insightful conversation with Kirk on leading a technology team in a large retail organization.

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