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Naveed Anwar on AI, Leadership, and the Future of Enterprise Technology Jul 29, 2026

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Join Naveed Anwar as he shares insights on today's biggest technology trends, including AI, digital transformation, leadership, innovation, and the future of enterprise IT. Whether you're a CIO, IT executive, technology leader, or simply interested in the future of enterprise technology, this interview offers valuable real-world insights.

Niraj Bhatt on Innovation, AI, and Modern Technology Leadership Jul 20, 2026

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Join Niraj Bhatt as he discusses AI, digital transformation, enterprise IT, technology leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of today's CIOs. Discover real-world strategies for driving business value, leading high-performing teams, and staying ahead in an ever-changing technology landscape. Subscribe for more interviews with top technology executives and industry experts.

Antonio Marin on Navigating Change and Growth Jun 10, 2026

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Antonio Marin discusses innovation, organizational transformation, and strategies for succeeding in a rapidly evolving environment.

Reinventing Knowledge Management for the AI Era Apr 29, 2026

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In this insightful conversation, Unisys Chief Commercial Officer Joel Raper explores how traditional knowledge management is being transformed by AI and agentic systems. From cleaning and structuring enterprise data to enabling autonomous agents and digital twins, this discussion uncovers how organizations can unlock real value from AI by rethinking how knowledge is created, managed, and applied. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-raper-5020063/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanecooper/ #CIOLeadershipLive Follow CIO for more Business Strategies in Tech!

From Paper Checks to AI: How Deluxe Is Reinventing Itself as a Digital Payments Company Mar 05, 2026

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In this episode of CIO Leadership Live, Lucas Mearian speaks with Yogaraj “Yogs” Jayaprakasam, Chief Technology and Digital Officer at Deluxe, about the company’s transformation from a traditional check-printing business into a modern payments, data, and technology platform. Jayaprakasam discusses how AI, data platforms, and cultural change are reshaping Deluxe’s strategy, how the company is using generative AI to improve operations and customer experience, and why upskilling talent will be critical in the AI-driven future of work.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogaraj/

PepsiCo's Karthik Sankaran on Scaling with Intention Feb 18, 2026

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In this episode, we sit down with Karthik Sankaran to explore the mindset and strategies behind building and leading with intention. Karthik shares insights from his professional journey, reflecting on the challenges of scaling teams, driving innovation, and staying grounded in purpose while navigating growth.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sankarank/

Rockwell Automation CDIO on IT, AI and Manufacturing Resilience Feb 04, 2026

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Rockwell Automation's Chief Digital & Information Officer Chris Nardecchia sat down with host Lucas Mearian at Foundry's CIO100 Symposium ti discusses balancing IT and digital transformation, cybersecurity in industrial environments. They also delved into AI-driven smart manufacturing and the challenges of cultural change. Nardecchia explained his company's autonomous factories, skills evolution, and how AI accelerates onboarding, productivity, and recurring-revenue growth, while supporting critical infrastructure customers worldwide across diverse industries.
And for more conversations with CIOs, check out CIO Leadership Live in Atlanta on March 5 at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta. This exclusive, in-person experience brings together CIOs and senior technology leaders for candid, peer-driven conversations on leadership, innovation, and what’s next. We’re also accepting nominations for the Next CIO Awards, recognizing emerging technology leaders who are shaping the future of IT. If that sounds like you — or someone on your team — now is the time to nominate. Learn more, register for Atlanta, and submit your Next CIO nomination at event.foundryco.com/cio-100-leadership-live-atlanta/.
Interested in being on a CIO Leadership Live episode? Contact Ellen Fanning by email (ellen_fanning@foundryco.com)
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How Edward Don & Co. Uses AI to Transform Food Service Jan 21, 2026

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Edward Don & Co. CIO Tim Walter sat down with host Lucas Mearian at Foundry's CIO100 Symposium to talk about his company's efforts to harness AI for e-commerce, demand forecasting, and RFP automation. The company's goals are to improve customer experience, accelerate sales cycles, and optimize supply chains. From truck tracking to virtual kitchen design, the distributor blends emerging technology with human expertise to drive efficiency and grow nationwide operations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwalter55/

And for more conversations with CIOs, check out CIO Leadership Live in Atlanta on March 5th at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta. This exclusive, in-person experience brings together CIOs and senior technology leaders for candid, peer-driven conversations on leadership, innovation, and what’s next. We’re also accepting nominations for the Next CIO Awards, recognizing emerging technology leaders who are shaping the future of IT. If that sounds like you — or someone on your team — now is the time to nominate. Learn more, register for Atlanta, and submit your Next CIO nomination at event.foundryco.com/cio-100-leadership-live-atlanta/.

Avnet CIO Max Chan details AI-driven supply chain transformation strategy Jan 07, 2026

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At the CIO100 Symposium, Avnet CIO Max Chan talked with host Lucas Mearian about how AI underpins sales enablement, engineering design, inventory forecasting, and global supply chain orchestration at Avnet. He also discussed ROI through business outcomes, modernizing legacy systems with greenfield architectures, governance challenges, workforce upskilling, and partnerships that build resilience and customer value across industries worldwide.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljchan/

CIO Shares Strategy for Merging Systems and Scaling AI Dec 10, 2025

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In this episode of CIO Leadership Live, All States Ag Parts (Parts ASAP) CIO John Fraser sits down with host Lucas Mearian at the CIO 100 event to talk about how his company unified technology after merging 23 businesses -- balancing culture, transparency, and best-in-breed platforms. Fraser details practical AI adoption—pricing, product data enhancement, and customer experience—while stressing experimentation without over-dependence.

https://johnbfraser.com/

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