Among other topics, Stuart discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Stuart Sackman is the Corporate Vice President of Global Product and Technology for ADP, a $12 billion human capital management company. Stuart oversees both client-facing product development and internal technology operations.
During Stuart’s 25-year tenure at ADP, he has held positions with broad-ranging responsibilities across several ADP business units. He led product and marketing initiatives, developed strategy for ADP’s international expansion efforts, and steered eBusinness solutions. Most recently, Stuart was the Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Multinational Corporations Services.
Stuart holds a bachelor of arts in Computer Science from Brandeis University, and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
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Among other topics, Ken discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Ken Xie is the Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of Fortinet, a cyber security solutions firm. Ken founded Fortinet in 2000 with the goal of making an impactful change in the network security space. Ken has grown the company to nearly 5000 team members and $1.3 billion in revenue.
Ken started his first network security company, SIS, in 1993, while studying at Stanford University. In 1996, he founded NetScreen, which developed network security and access products for enterprises and carriers. NetScreen was acquired by Jupiter Networks for $4 billion, in 2004.
Ken earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in electronic engineering from Tsinghua University and a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Stanford University.
Among other topics, Julia discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Julia Davis is a Senior Vice President and the Chief Information Officer of Aflac, a $22 billion supplemental insurance company. Since joining Aflac in 2013, Julia has overseen the day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives of Aflac’s Information Technology Division.
Before joining Aflac, Julia served as Chief Information Officer at American Safety Insurance and held several IT leadership positions at GE. Julia began her career in the U.S. Air Force as a software engineer, and rose to the rank of captain.
In 2016, Julia was awarded a CIO 100 Award and was named as one of Computerworld’s Premier 100 Technology Leaders.
Julia received a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics from Lehigh University and a master’s degree in system administration from St. Mary’s University.
Among other topics, General McChrystal discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
General Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general. He is the former commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) Afghanistan and the former commander of the premier military counter-terrorism force, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). He was responsible for developing and implementing the current counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan, and for creating a comprehensive counter-terrorism organization that revolutionized the interagency operating culture.
General McChrystal co-founded the McChrystal Group in 2011. The McChrystal Group’s mission is to deliver innovative leadership solutions to American businesses to help them transform and succeed in challenging and dynamic environments.
General McChrystal is a senior fellow at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs where he teaches a course on Leadership in Operation. He sits on the boards of Navistar International Corporation and JetBlue Airways. He is also the chair of Service Year Alliance, which advocates for a year of service for every young American.
General McChrystal earned a Bachelor of Science from West Point and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College. He has completed fellowships at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and at the Council on Foreign Relations.
Among other topics, Kumud discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Kumud Kalia is a Senior Vice President and the Chief Information Officer of Akamai Technologies, a $2.3 billion global content delivery network services firm. Kumud is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and operation of the applications and infrastructure that support the company’s business operations.
Prior to joining Akamai, Kumud served as CIO at Direct Energy, Qwest Communications, and the investment bank Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein.
Kumud holds a Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering from Bangor University.
Among other topics, Chris discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Chris Corrado is the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Operating Officer of the London Stock Exchange Group, a $1.7 billion international markets infrastructure business. The firm focuses on capital formation, intellectual property, and risk and balance sheet management
Prior to joining the London Stock Exchange Group, Chris held senior technology and executive roles at MSCI, UBS, and Asurion. Chris has also worked at high technology growth firms including eBay and AT&T Wireless. His current position marks his second time working in the UK. Chris previously worked for Morgan Stanley International and Deutsche Bank.
Chris earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems & Business Administration from the University of New York at Albany.
Among other topics, Bill & Dave discuss the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Bill Burnett is the Executive Director of the Design Program at Stanford. He directs the undergraduate and graduate programs in innovative design and is a Consulting Assistant Professor. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Bill advises several internet startup companies. He has worked professionally on a variety of projects and holds both mechanical and design patents.
Bill has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Product Design from Stanford University.
Dave Evans is a Lecturer in the Product Design Program at Stanford and has served as an Executive Leadership and Management Consultant for high technology companies for over 25 years. He has also worked in alternative energy, led product marketing teams at Apple, and is a co-founder of Electronic Arts.
Dave holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a graduate diploma in Contemplative Spirituality from San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Among other topics, Ann discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Ann Kono is Partner, Chief Information Officer, and Risk Officer at Ares Management, a $2 billion global alternative asset management firm. Ann is responsible for Technology, Investment Operations, and Enterprise Risk Management for the firm.
Prior to joining Ares Management, Ann served as Head of Global Application Delivery at Western Asset Management, and as Head of Software Development for a startup that specialized in building high traffic commerce sites.
Ann has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Boston University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.
Among other topics, Brian discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Brian Lillie is the Chief Customer Officer and Executive Vice President of Technology Services at Equinix, a $3.7 billion global business exchange data center provider. Brian leads Equinix’s Global Customer Success Organization as well as their Global Technology Services, which includes IT and Interconnection Product Engineering.
Prior to his current position at Equinix, Brian served as CIO of the organization for eight years. Before joining Equinix, he held senior-level executive roles at VeriSign and Silicon Graphics (SGI). Brian began his career in the Air Force where he worked in communications and IT.
Brian earned a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and a master’s degree in Telecommunications Management from Golden Gate University. He also has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Montana State University.
Among other topics, Cathy discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Catherine Bessant’s Biography
Catherine Bessant is Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Bank of America, a $94 billion global banking and financial services corporation.
Since 2010, Cathy has led the team responsible for delivering end-to-end technology and operating services across the company.
Cathy has held a number of senior leadership roles for Bank of America. A partial list includes: President of Global Corporate Banking, President of Global Product Solutions and Global Treasury Services, and Chief Marketing Officer.
Cathy serves on the board of directors of Zurich Insurance Group and Florida Blue. She also sits on the board of trustees for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and on the advisory board for the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Cathy holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
