CIO Leadership Live

This video program features today’s top IT leaders, interviewed by Foundry editors. Watch new episodes on YouTube and CIO.com. We’re also accepting nominations for the Next CIO Awards, recognizing emerging technology leaders who are shaping the future of IT. Learn more, and submit your Next CIO nomination at https://event.foundryco.com/cio100-symposium-and-awards/awards/.

Ep.189

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

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.

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Ep.189

Jul 29, 2026 15 mins

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Ep.188

Niraj Bhatt on Innovation, AI, and Modern Technology Leadership

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.

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Ep.188

Jul 20, 2026 13 mins

Innovation

Ep.187

Antonio Marin on Navigating Change and Growth

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

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Ep.187

Jun 10, 2026 18 mins

Digital Transformation

Ep.186

Reinventing Knowledge Management for the AI Era

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!

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Ep.186

Apr 29, 2026 23 mins

Business Intelligence

Ep.185

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

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/

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Ep.185

Mar 5, 2026 25 mins

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Ep.184

PepsiCo's Karthik Sankaran on Scaling with Intention

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/

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Ep.184

Feb 18, 2026 10 mins

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Ep.183

Rockwell Automation CDIO on IT, AI and Manufacturing Resilience

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/.

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Ep.183

Feb 4, 2026 18 mins

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Ep.182

How Edward Don & Co. Uses AI to Transform Food Service

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/.

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Ep.182

Jan 21, 2026 12 mins

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Ep.181

Avnet CIO Max Chan details AI-driven supply chain transformation strategy

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/

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Ep.181

Jan 7, 2026 20 mins

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Ep.180

CIO Shares Strategy for Merging Systems and Scaling AI

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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Ep.180

Dec 10, 2025 19 mins

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Ep.179

CIO Pavan Pidugu Drives AI-Powered Transportation Transformation

At the CIO100 Symposium, Department of Transportation CIO Pavan Pidugu discusses modernizing the DOT through AI and digital transformation. From combating fraud to improving safety and efficiency, Pidugu details how data-driven innovation and cultural change have reshaped federal technology, earning the agency three consecutive CIO100 Awards for excellence in modernization. Guest Pavan Pidugu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pidugupavan/ linkedin.comlinkedin.com

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Ep.179

Nov 19, 2025 23 mins

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Ep.178

TIAA's Sastry Durvasula on AI innovations in the insurance space

At the CIO 100 event, host Lucas Mearian sat down with Sastry Durvasula, Chief Operating, Information & Digital Officer at TIAA, to discuss how the company is using AI to enhance client services, power business growth, and transform operations. TIAA's AI initiatives include Research Buddy for asset management and empathy agents for personalized customer communications. Sastry Durvasula: https://www.linkedin.com/in/durvasula/ Lucas Mearian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmearian/

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Ep.178

Oct 28, 2025 21 mins

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Ep.177

Hyland CTO Tim McIntire on AI-powered content intelligence

Tim McIntire, CTO at Hyland, joins host Shane O'Neill for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss the company's focus on cloud innovation and AI-powered content intelligence, as well as talent acquisition and retention strategies, including a global workforce and hybrid work models. This episode is sponsored by Hyland, a provider of industry-leading intelligent content solutions. Featuring Tim McIntire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmcintire/ And host Shane O’Neill: https://www.cio.com/profile/shane-oneill/

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Ep.177

Oct 15, 2025 20 mins

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Ep.176

TruStone tech execs share AI-driven credit union transformation

At the CIO 100 event, host Lucas Mearian sat down with TruStone’s Gary Jeter and Mayka Thao to discuss post-merger modernization, mobile innovations, and generative-AI tools enhancing efficiency.

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Ep.176

Oct 1, 2025 22 mins

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Ep.175

The Tile Shop's CIO Christopher Davis on cloud migration, AI integration

Christopher Davis, CIO at The Tile Shop, joins host Shane O’Neill for this CIO Leadership Live interview. They discuss the challenges and strategies in the home improvement sector, as well as the importance of cloud migration, AI integration, and technologies to enhance the customer experience. This episode is sponsored by DataXstream, which develops AI-enabled sales execution from order to delivery for SAP. Its flagship platform simplifies and streamlines complex sales order processes, which helps your company deliver exceptional customer experiences. For more information, visit them online at DataXstream.com. Featuring Christopher Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmdavis And host Shane O’Neill: https://www.cio.com/profile/shane-oneill/

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Ep.175

Sep 17, 2025 34 mins

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Ep.174

Boston Consulting Group CIO Merim Becirovic on transforming BCG into an AI-powered company

Becirovic, CIO at Boston Consulting Group, sat down with senior editor Lucas Mearian at Foundry's CIO 100 event to discuss BCG's AI strategy, which emphasizes internal proof-of-concept before external application and focuses on journey-led and experience-led platforms. Becirovic also highlighted the importance of data strategy, upskilling, and managing AI costs effectively. Featuring: Merim Becirovic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merimb/ Lucas Mearian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmearian/

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Ep.174

Sep 3, 2025 20 mins

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Ep.173

Stanford Healthcare taps AI to cut burnout, boost efficiency in patient responses

Aditya Bhasin, VP of Software Development at Stanford Healthcare, showcased their AI-powered system that automates billing responses to patient inquiries. Launched post-COVID to ease clinician burnout and boost patient experience, the project started with 10 billing reps and saved 17 hours by handling 1,000 messages using 25 smart templates. Now enterprise-wide with 60% utilization, the AI also drafts test results and accelerates software development. Bhasin stressed the need for strong governance, training, and change management.

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Ep.173

Aug 21, 2025 26 mins

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Ep.172

Bentley Motors CIO Kirsty Mason on building the skills foundation for AI adoption

Kirsty Mason, CIO at Bentley Motors, joined host Lee Rennick for this episode of CIO Leadership Live. They discussed building the foundations for AI adoption through data literacy and skills development, defining workplace actions that support women in tech, and creating business and IT partnerships in the automotive industry.

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Ep.172

Aug 6, 2025 19 mins

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Ep.171

University of Texas CIO Frank Feagans on AI partnerships in higher-education

Frank Feagans, VP IT and CIO at University of Texas at Dallas, joined host Lee Rennick for this episode of CIO Leadership Live recorded at the 60th annual IDC Directions event. They discussed the benefits of bringing IT best practices and workforce development methods from private industry to higher-education, as well as developing mission-critical partnerships with businesses around agentic AI -- to drive return on investment and advance research dollars. Frank Feagans | LinkedIn Lee Rennick | LinkedIn

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Ep.171

Jul 23, 2025 13 mins

CIO Leadership Live

Ep.170

Novanta CIO Sarah Betadam on managing risk around AI

Sarah Betadam, CIO at Novanta, joined host Lee Rennick for this episode of CIO Leadership Live recorded at the 60th annual IDC Directions event. They discussed AI governance, data privacy and AI councils, plus the balancing act of staying competitive as a business, while viewing company data in a highly protective way.

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Ep.170

Jul 9, 2025 8 mins

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