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Gillette Stadium is a world-class destination for sports and entertainment, home to the New England Patriots, the New England Revolution, and one of just 11 U.S. sites selected for the 2026 World Cup BostonCIO members recently hosted Inspire members from across North America for this month’s Signature Insider event. Attendees heard from Gillette executives and learned how the team rebuilt its entire disaster recovery (DR) and cyber program from the ground up. Learn more about the upcoming Signature Insider events here: https://lnkd.in/ew4VydUe #BostonCIO #Innovation #Leadership #Gillette #SignatureInsider #InspireLeadershipNetwork

? Fenway Park set the stage for an unforgettable BostonCIO ORBIE Leadership Reception, where we had the honor of celebrating the remarkable 2025 ORBIE nominees! ?? Being in a room full of the best of the best of the Boston CIO community brought an energy that was as iconic as the venue itself. ?Graciously hosted by Brian Shield, CTO of the Boston Red Sox, the energy in the room was absolutely electric! ?? Bernie Gracy, EVP and CDO, Monotype, led a powerful Leadership Panel discussion, offering an exclusive glimpse into the winning strategies of BostonCIO members. ?? A huge thank you to our stellar panelists: Renee Fosberg, CDO, Emerson Health George Hanson, EVP & CDO, Mattress Firm Michael Israel, CIO, The Kraft Group & Affiliates. Jean Olive, CIO, John Hancock Jaap van Riel, CTO, KnitWell Group ?? Your insights on #AI, #innovation, and #leadership were a masterclass in what it means to drive meaningful transformation. ?? From embracing culture champions to navigating acquisitions and reshaping customer experiences, your perspectives reminded us that technology is more than a tool — it’s a catalyst for connection, growth, and change. As we kick off the 2025 ORBIE Awards season, this event was a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t just about the technology we implement, but the people we inspire. We are grateful for our underwriters who support the BostonCIO chapter. Your dedication to this community makes events like this possible! ?? Markley, Slalom, Wasabi Technologies, and TEKLEIGH ?? — and to all of the supporters of the #ORBIE Awards! Here’s to celebrating those who lead well and who continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible! ?? #ORBIE #LeadershipExcellence #CIO

BostonCIO's Leadership Reception held at Fenway Park (thanks Brian Shield!) was an incredible event to further get to know the best tech leaders and teams in the region. Thanks to Renee Fosberg, Bernie Gracy, George Hanson, Michael Israel, Jean Olive, and Jaap van Riel for a compelling conversation on your team strategy, technology evolution, and your experience with the members and awards of BostonCIO. Congrats to each of the finalists on your advancement in the awards! Looking forward to seeing you all at the finalist reception and dinner!

Meet the Finalists of the 2025 BostonCIO #ORBIE Awards | orbie.org/boston/2025 Super Global Besufekad Alemayehu, Merck & Co., Inc. Mona Bates, Collins Aerospace Daniel Conroy, RTX Michael Gabree, Fidelity Investments Workplace Investing Rom Kosla, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Global Madhuri Andrews, MKS Instruments, Inc Salumeh Companieh, Cushman & Wakefield Kate Prouty, Akamai Technologies Mark Rosa, Mohegan Ryan Scott, Bright Horizons Kimberly Weatherbee, Sensata Technologies Large Enterprise Dan Anthony, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Velia Carboni, SharkNinja, Inc. Santiago G., City of Boston Anjana Harve Herve, BJ’s Wholesale Club Michael Israel, The Kraft Group Ron Utterbeck, Eversource Energy Enterprise Mark DeLorenzo, IPG Photonics Corporation Paul DiMarino, Shawmut Design and Construction Mark Field, Insulet Matthew Postulka, Arbella Insurance Group Bill Thornton, Sarepta Therapeutics Padma Yelamanchili, Granite Large Corporate Jeannette Currie, Cambridge Health Alliance Krishna Kashyap, CIRCOR International Phillip Murphy, Bay State Milling Company Jennifer Nava, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard James S., iRobot Corporation Mark Yunger, Servier Pharmaceuticals Corporate Michael (Mike) Crones, FedPoint Jeff Gerson, Leerink Partners Barron Koralesky, Williams College Timothy Lauria, Wind River Environmental Mike Lillie, OneSpan Hope Utterbeck, Liberty Bank Nonprofit Michael Cato, Bowdoin College Elizabeth Clark, Harvard Business School Dave Comella, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Renee Fosberg, Emerson Health Vish Paradkar, Wentworth Institute of Technology? Shafiq Rab, Tufts Medicine #BostonBusinessJournal #InspireLeadershipNetwork

Unforgettable day watching great leaders celebrate great leaders! BostonCIO's Gabriele Ricci and Jaap van Riel were named National ORBIE Award Finalists today and the energy was electric as peers didn't hold back to cheer them on! Gab and Jaap will now compete alongside other outstanding technology leaders across the entire Inspire Leadership Network at the prestigious National ORBIE Awards, taking place at Converge25 in New York City this summer! ?? Let’s come together in supporting them and celebrating their outstanding IT leadership on the national stage. ?? Reach out to me or register for Converge25 NYC to be part of this unforgettable event, where you’ll be among the best in the industry, dressed in your finest black-tie attire, as we cheer on these remarkable leaders: https://lnkd.in/guUasQNp #CIO #CISO #ITleadership

The Inspire Leadership Network Just Got Bigger…. Inspire is delighted to welcome Club CMO as our third community in the preeminent peer leadership network of C-suite executives! Check out the press release at: https://lnkd.in/e9zMwehd DM us to learn about new opportunities for connection, recognition, and inspiration!

What a night to celebrate leadership, community, and the holiday spirit with?BostonCIO! ? Our COO?Andrea Klug, PMP, PMI-ACP had a wonderful time at the chapter's annual holiday social, connecting with senior technology leaders from across New England. These individuals continually inspire our team with their innovation and deep commitment to mutual support. ? Thank you to BostonCIO Executive Director?Amy Abbott?for organizing the event and always encouraging collaboration in our community! #BostonCIO #CIO #CISO

#BostonCIO | Holiday Social Inspire Leadership Network Amy Abbott

Nominate your favorite CIOs for the 2025 BostonCIO #ORBIE Awards | orbie.org/boston/nominate Technology executives are leading in unprecedented ways and creating extraordinary value for organizations. When technology works seamlessly, does anyone notice? Recognize CIOs who are leading well in New England by nominating them for the 2025 BostonCIO ORBIE Awards! Who will you nominate? Inspire Leadership Network Boston Business Journal Amy Abbott

Did you know that nominations are also open for BostonCISO? Anyone is invited to nominate a deserving technology leader today! Who will be next? https://lnkd.in/gwk3tB9E