PhillyCIO

?? Oh, what a night! ?? Last Thursday at Estia, we gathered for PhillyCIO’s LiftOff event to welcome our new members and celebrate the incredible growth of our chapter. It was inspiring to see such amazing group of leaders come together, connect, reconnect, and share in the excitement for the future of our tech community.?????? A big thank you to all members who joined us – your presence made it unforgettable! And to those who couldn’t make it – you were missed, and we look forward to celebrating with you at the next event. Cheer's to new connections, shared knowledge, and a thriving PhillyCIO community!??

?? Drum roll, please! We have some exciting news from PhillyCIO! ?? ?? We are pleased to introduce our newest member, Puneet Kaushik from BAYADA Home Health Care! Puneet brings a wealth of experience, creativity, and expertise to the table. We look forward to the insights and contributions you will share with our community. ??Welcome aboard, Puneet! We’re excited to embark on this journey together!

? It’s a Power-Packed Tuesday, and I’m excited to introduce our latest addition! ? ??Please join me in welcoming Leena Patel of Airgas to the PhillyCIO family! With her transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence, she truly embodies the spirit of our community. Leena, we are very excited to have your voice in the room!??? Here's to new possibilities ahead!

??Exciting News for PhillyCIO! ?? Thrilled to officially announce our newest member and 2024 InspireCIO ORBIE winner, Kristie Edling-Day of LPL Financial! ?? Kristie is a remarkable leader in the tech industry, bringing an impressive blend of experience, creativity, and expertise that will take our community to new heights. Welcome aboard, Kristie! Let’s achieve greatness through collaboration and peer engagement.

?? Coming In Hot for PhillyCIO!?? Combining my two favorite subjects: Tech and Charcuterie! ???? I’m thrilled to announce our latest member, Steven Singer of Julius Silvert, Inc! Steven brings a rich blend of experience, creativity, and expertise in the tech industry, and we can’t wait to add his unique flavor to our charcuterie board of innovators! Welcome to our vibrant network of tech leaders who truly value peer engagement. Looking forward to collaborating and evolving together with you. Welcome aboard, Steven! ??

?? Last week we had the privilege of celebrating and cheering on our incredible finalists at the 2024 Philadelphia ORBIE Awards!??? Over 300 of the most influential technology leaders gathered to honor remarkable achievements, showcase platform innovations, celebrate collaboration, and highlight the power of relationships. Often, the outstanding work of these CIOs (and their teams) goes unnoticed, but not that on this day! That’s exactly why the Inspire Leadership Network was created—to recognize and celebrate leadership excellence among CIOs. Congratulations to all the finalists and our winners—your achievements inspire us and you continue to drive innovation and excellence in technology each and every day! ?? 2024 PHILADELPHIA ORBIE AWARD WINNERS: Dave Williams, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Merck received the Leadership ORBIE. Baker Smith, SVP & CIO, Aramark received Global ORBIE for organizations over $2 billion annual revenue & multi- national operations. Kristie Edling-Day, EVP & CIO Advisory Experience, LPL Financial received the Large Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $2 billion annual revenue. Sarah C. Foss Foss, CTO, Audacy received the Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $750 million annual revenue. Mira Lalovic-Hand, SVP for Information Resources & Technology, CIO, Rowan University received the Large Corporate ORBIE for organizations over $450 million annual revenue. Priya Serai, CIO, Zeus Fire & Security received the Corporate ORBIE for organizations up to $450 million annual revenue. Luke Olenoski, SVP & CIO, Main Line Health received the Healthcare ORBIE for hospitals & healthcare organizations.?

Today is the 8th Annual Tech Day of Pink! ?? ??Join the global effort to prevent and end breast cancer by participating in #TechInPink2024. Founded by Estée Lauder’s CIO, Michael Smith, this initiative unites IT professionals worldwide to make a powerful impact. Much love to my Inspire Leadership Network for sponsoring and supporting this vital cause. HoustonCIO and PhillyCIO, your support is invaluable in this fight. How can you contribute? Join the hashtag challenge by posting with #TechInPink2024 - every post will lead to donations to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Share your story to raise awareness and inspire action. Visit www.techdayofpink.com to learn more and donate. Remember, taking care of yourself is crucial. Support one another, spread awareness, and wear pink while sharing your photos on social media with #TechInPink2024 to spread the word. ??Let's make a difference together! ??