10.29.2015

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

The CIO Today is about Co-design and Co-creation
Addressing Gender Equity in IT Head On
CIO Views on Turning Data into Opportunity
In Search Of: CIO for a Biological Research Institution in New England

Friend,

Ralph Loura, CIO of HP’s Enterprise Group, is one of my favorite CIOs. Ralph talks as easily about big ideas like the Internet of Things as he does about the nitty gritty of network architecture.

In my most recent interview, he discusses the evolving CIO role, offers his advice for tomorrow’s CIOs, and explains what makes DevOps work ("Success depends on only three things: Culture, culture and culture.")

Also, IDEXX's Ken Grady addresses gender equity in IT head on, plus reader responses to our last Sound Off question: What is IT’s Role in Turning Data into Opportunity?

Martha

1. The CIO Today is about Co-design and Co-creation

Ralph Loura, CIO of HP's Enterprise Group, has advice for future CIOs: "Don’t be afraid to have a point of view, but do the work to make it an informed one."

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2. Addressing Gender Equity in IT Head On

As CIO of IDEXX Laboratories and father of a 13-year-old daughter who loves math, Ken Grady has more than enough reasons to ensure that women have full access to careers in science and technology. At IDEXX, a $1.5 billion animal health company, Grady worked with his HR partner to collect and analyze data around gender, tenure, compensation and role levels. He shares what they’ve learned in today’s guest blog.

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3. CIO Views on Turning Data into Opportunity

Does IT provide the tools to support their business partners’ data needs? Or are CIOs data strategists in their own right with the skills and influence to turn data into value? Recently we asked you, the Heller Report community, about your role when it comes to data. Here are the responses we received.

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4. In Search Of: CIO for a Biological Research Institution in New England

Heller Search has been retained to recruit a CIO for a leading biological research institution with deep affiliations with top universities and scientific organizations around the world. A passion for innovative support of science through IT, and an appreciation for working in an academic biomedical research environment are required.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2015 TBM Awards. The quality of the submissions we received made the selection committee’s task particularly challenging this year. Once again, the talented team at the TBM Council produced a first class conference and awards program recognizing excellence in the management of IT. Thank you for inviting me to participate.

All the best,

Martha Heller
President, Heller Search Associates
martha@hellersearch.com