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?? When Technology Works Perfectly, Does Anyone Notice? ?? ?? Behind every seamless system and secure network is a tech leader making it all happen—often without the spotlight. It’s time to change that!?? ?? Nominate your peers and colleagues who are leading Ohio’s tech landscape with innovation, resilience, and vision for the #OhioCIO #ORBIE Awards! ?? Whether it’s a CIO driving digital transformation or a CISO safeguarding your organization, these leaders deserve recognition for their outstanding work. ?? Watch the highlight reel from last year’s event to see the impact of these incredible leaders! ?? ?? Link to nominate for the 2025 #OhioCIO ORBIE Awards here! https://lnkd.in/gTTuD5aD #OhioORBIE #CIO #CISO #TechLeadership #InspireLeadershipNetwork

?? Empowering Women in IT: Highlights from Last Night’s NEOhioCIO Inspiring Women Event ?? ??Last night, we brought together a group of talented and rising female professionals for an inspiring and insightful NEOhioCIO Inspiring Women event, led by Amy Brady, Chair of NEOhioCIO and CIO of KeyBank! ?? The evening was filled with meaningful conversations about the opportunities and challenges that women in technology face in today’s leadership pipeline. ?? Our special guests, Terry Hogan, CEO of NCWIT (National Center for Women & Information Technology) and Dr.Catherine Ashcraft (Director of Research at CU Boulder), led a powerful discussion on fostering inclusive cultures, tackling unconscious biases, and advocating for career advancement and leadership opportunities for women in IT. ?????????? Key takeaways from the event included: ?? Building a culture of inclusivity and equity. ?? Strategies for women to “own their career” and navigate gender-related obstacles. ?? Leadership actions to create equal opportunities for all. ?? Amy Brady and our NEOhioCIO Advisory Board are committed to strengthening the technology pipeline by supporting and uplifting women in tech across Cleveland. ???? Their dedication is truly shaping the future of diverse and inclusive leadership in Cleveland and beyond!??? ?? The answer was in the room last night ??Are you part of the conversation??? #NEOhioCIO #BestinTheLand #WomenInTech #InspiringWomen

?? Ohio's Finest: Celebrating Our Top Trustworthy Companies! ?? We’re thrilled to spotlight some of our outstanding CentralOhioCIO and NEOhioCIO organizations that have earned a spot on Newsweek’s “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” list for 2024!?? ?? A special shoutout to these remarkable organizations across #Ohio making a significant impact worldwide: ?? Cardinal Health | Vincent Shorter ??Bath & Body Works | Nada Aried ??Nationwide | Jim Fowler + Melanie Kolp ??Procter & Gamble | Seth Cohen ??The Ohio State University| Julie Vargo, MBA, PMP ??The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company| Emily Wahl ??Fifth Third Bank| Jude Schramm ??Huntington National Bank | Kendall Kowalski ??Lincoln Electric | Lisa Dietrich ??Sherwin-Williams | Ivy Chin ??Owens Corning | Annie Baymiller ??Victoria’s Secret & Co. | Murali Sundararajan ??GE Aerospace | David Burns) ??Avery Dennison | Nicholas (Nick) Colisto ??The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Mamatha Chamarthi ?? These companies have distinguished themselves by delivering exceptional quality, fair wages, and visionary leadership. ???? ??Explore the full list and see how these leaders are shaping the future: World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2024 ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/g9avwAyj ?? Congratulations to our amazing members! Your dedication and success are a true testament to the exceptional talent within our community. I'm honored to support such outstanding leaders. Let’s continue to inspire trust and drive innovation in our industries together.?? #TrustworthyCompanies #OhioCIO #IndustryExcellence #Newsweek

?? Welcome, David Freetage! ??We’re thrilled to welcome David of Western Reserve Group to NEOhioCIO, part of the Inspire Leadership Network! ?? ? As the driving force behind the technology strategy at Western Reserve Group, David oversees innovative solutions that support their insurance operations, ensuring efficiency, security, and growth in a rapidly evolving industry. We’re looking forward to David’s engagement in the chapter and are excited to see the insights and leadership he’ll bring to our community of top technology leaders in Ohio. Welcome aboard, David!?? #NEOhioCIO #InspireLeadership #TechLeadership #BestinTheLand

?? Thrilled to welcome Mamatha Chamarthi of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to the NEOhioCIO chapter!?? Mamatha's leadership has been nothing short of extraordinary, with impactful contributions in the Inspire Leadership Network and T200. ?? ??The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a staple in Ohio’s business landscape for over a century, has been a trailblazer in innovation and excellence, and Mamatha's visionary leadership continues to drive its success. We’re thrilled to have her join our chapter and look forward to the incredible impact she’ll make. Welcome, Mamatha!? #Leadership #CIO #NEOhioCIO #BestinTheLand

?? Dive into the future of AI with insights from our latest OhioCIO virtual strategy session from earlier today, led by the brilliant Susan Carroll-Boser, CIO of White Castle!?? Susan's leadership and the active participation of our CentralOhioCIO + NEOhioCIO members made this session a standout, demonstrating the collaborative spirit of our Ohio chapters!?? ?? Key Takeaways:?? ?? Innovative AI Strategies: CIOs discussed the implementation of AI tools like Jasper AI, sharing best practices and strategies to maximize their impact across different organizations. ?? Focused AI Governance: The conversation underscored the importance of developing robust AI governance policies, including user agreements and evaluation guidelines to ensure responsible and effective use. ? Balancing Innovation with Privacy: Participants explored the challenges and opportunities of adopting AI tools, particularly in maintaining a balance between innovation and privacy concerns. ? The energy and engagement from our Ohio CIOs made this session incredibly valuable, highlighting the power of collaboration in driving forward-thinking solutions. Thanks to Susan for guiding this impactful discussion! ?? ? The answer is in the ?? [zoom] room, are you? ? #OhioCIO #Leadership #Collaboration #InspireLeadershipNetwork

Three impactful days summed up in three minutes. #Converge24 was one for the books! ?? Click here to learn more about the largest conference exclusively for C-level technology leaders: https://lnkd.in/gzZfqmgp #Technology #Leadership #CIO #CISO #Innovation

? #Converge24 may have wrapped up last week, but the incredible moments and connections across the Inspire Leadership Network are still resonating! ?? A big congratulations to Srini K. for representing Ohio's technology leadership so well as a National #ORBIE Finalist—what a proud achievement for our CentralOhioCIO chapter! ?? ?? The excitement doesn’t stop there: Converge25 is heading to NEW YORK CITY! ??The momentum is unbelievable, and I can’t wait to see how NewYorkCIO takes it to the next level after an amazing event in Dallas. ?? The relationships we build through these events are what make this community so special. Grateful to be part of something so impactful. ?? #Converge24 #ORBIEAwards #InspireCIO #Community

?? #Converge24: Small Moments, Big Impact ?? Last week at #Converge24 was packed with moments that delivered powerful insights and fresh perspectives on leadership for our Inspire members. Admiral Mike Rogers left a lasting impression, reminding us to see our teams and the technology they support as value centers, not cost centers.??He also emphasized that true success isn’t about avoiding vulnerability—it's about how quickly we recover. ???? ? From the inspiring keynotes to the connections made nationwide, and the sheer FUN we had, Converge is truly in a league of its own. It’s hard to capture it all—but of course, I'll do my best! ??