Top 10: Chief Information Officers

10. Nagesh Saldi - CIO at Tesla
Employees: 140,000
CEO: Elon Musk
Founded: 2003
Nagesh Saldi joined Tesla in 2012 as the VP of Engineering, before being promoted to the CIO position six years later. Alongside his team, Nagesh is driving the sophisticated and pioneering digital transformation initiatives that Tesla is renowned for. He is responsible for the management of Tesla’s overall applications and systems. These include overseeing its global supply chain, worldwide manufacturing and factories, engineering, e-commerce, business intelligence and financial management.
9. Jen Felch - Chief Digital Officer and CIO at Dell Technologies
Employees: 120,000
CEO: Michael Dell
Founded: 1984
As Chief Digital Officer and CIO, Jen Felch drives the strategy, direction and delivery for Dell Digital, Dell’s IT organisation, while leading its transformation and adoption of digital technologies. Jen’s position combines the traditional roles and responsibilities of a CIO, along with the emerging role of change agent for digital transformation. Before joining Dell, she held a variety of engineering and leadership roles at Boeing, PTC and successful software startups.
8. Chris Nardecchia - CIO at Rockwell Automation
Employees: 29,000
CEO: Blake Moret
Founded: 1903
Chris Nardecchia is SVP and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Rockwell Automation. Before becoming CIO he served as SVP of Information Technology where he was responsible for strategic vision, operational excellence and change leadership for the development and implementation of information technology initiatives and architecture across the company. In his role today, Chris has responsibility for driving corporate information technology strategy and internal transformation, creating digital solutions that enhance Rockwell Automation’s capabilities internally and externally.
7. Carman Wenkoff - EVP & Chief Information Officer at Dollar General
Employees: 193,000+
CEO: Todd Vasos
Founded: 1939
Carman Wenkoff brings a broad range of experience to Dollar General with success in implementing digital strategies and payment and loyalty solutions at the retail level. Before joining Dollar General, Carman served as CIO and chief digital officer for Subway restaurants where under his leadership the IT team created an innovative digital marketing platform and point-of-sale system, and many other integrated store technology solutions to help increase sales and profitability. He began his career in law and served as general counsel for Pivotal Corporation and served as VP operations/finance and general counsel for Ontain Corporation.
6. Steve George - Global CIO at EY
Employees: 395,000
CEO: Carmine Di Sibio
Founded: 1989
Steve George, EY’s Global CIO, spearheads tech transformation across more than 150 countries. He balances innovation with practical delivery, focusing on customer satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. Steve champions diversity and values collaboration, fostering an environment for original thinking. His role involves implementing cutting-edge technologies in hybrid work models. He strives for the right mix between building and buying solutions, always aiming to drive EY’s digital evolution. George's approach seamlessly blends business acumen with technological expertise.
5. Timothy Campos - Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Apple
Employees: 161,000
CEO: Tim Cook
Founded: 1976
Apple CIO since 2022, Timothy Campos was Facebook’s first CIO for nearly seven years - joining after becoming the youngest CIO of any Fortune 500 company at KLA-Tencor. At Facebook, he was responsible for helping to double employee productivity to an industry-leading US$1.8m in revenue per employee through innovation in software development and operations. Before joining Apple, Timothy served as CEO at software company Woven, which was acquired by Slack in 2021. He has a BS in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California at Berkeley and an MBA from Columbia.
4. Cynthia Stoddard - SVP and CIO at Adobe
Employees: 26,000
CEO: Shantanu Narayen
Founded: 1982
As SVP and Chief Information Officer of Adobe, Cynthia Stoddard oversees Adobe’s global Information Technology and Cloud Operations teams. In her leadership role, Cynthia spearheads a global strategy for operations that form the mission-critical backbone for the company. She has 25-plus years of business experience and IT expertise leading large global organizations including Adobe, Netapp, Safeway and APL Limited in supply chain, retail, and technology development.
3. Susan Doniz - Global CIO and Data Analytics Officer at Boeing
Employees: 145,000
CEO: Kelly Ortberg
Founded: 1916
Susan Doniz is the Chief Information and Data Analytics Officer of The Boeing Company and SVP of Information Technology & Data Analytics, where she leads all aspects of information technology, enterprise security, data and analytics. She also supports the growth of Boeing's business through IT and analytics-related revenue-generating programs. Before joining Boeing in 2020, Susan was the Group CIO of Qantas Airways, where she expanded the airline’s digital ecosystem and adopted new technology to support the needs of the business and its customers. Previously, during a 17-year career at Procter & Gamble, she led IT and analytics programs in support of sales, research and development, and worked at SAP.
2. Marco Argenti - CIO at Goldman Sachs
Employees: 45,926
CEO: David Solomon
Founded: 1869
Marco Argenti, Goldman Sachs' Chief Information Officer, brings a diverse tech background to the financial giant. Since joining the firm in 2019, he has become a key player in several high-level committees, shaping the bank’s technological strategy. Marco’s career path is marked by significant stints in tech leadership. At Amazon Web Services, he spearheaded initiatives in mobile technology and the Internet of Things. His time at Nokia saw him overseeing the company’s global app ecosystem, a crucial role in the smartphone era. Earlier in his career, Marco founded and sold Dreamware, a software development firm. Outside the boardroom, he lends his expertise to cancer research organisations and serves as a trustee at Carnegie Hall, balancing his tech-focused career with a commitment to the arts.
1. Lori Beer - Global CIO at JPMorgan Chase
Employees: 309,926
CEO: Jamie Dimon
Founded: 1871
Overseeing a staggering US$17bn budget and a team of more than 63,000 technologists, Lori Beer is responsible for JPMorgan Chase’s worldwide tech infrastructure, supporting its diverse financial services. Before joining JPMorgan Chase in 2014, she held an executive role at WellPoint, Inc., where she managed a $10 billion specialty products unit. This experience in healthcare technology has lent her a unique perspective in her current role. At JPMorgan Chase, Lori has quickly climbed the ranks. She initially served as CIO for the Corporate & Investment Bank before assuming her current position, where she also champions diversity as the sponsor of the firm's Women on the Move initiative. She actively supports education, serving on the boards of Teach for America New York and the University of Cincinnati Foundation. Her commitment to fostering diversity in STEM is evident through endowed scholarships at her alma mater, the University of Dayton, and the University of Cincinnati.
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