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CIO Leadership Live

CIO Leadership Live

Foundry 189 Episodes Jul 29, 2026

CIO Leadership Live is a video interview series that spotlights prominent IT executives and their leadership journeys. Hosted by a rotating group of experienced technology journalists, the program explores digital transformation, tech strategy, and the evolving role of the CIO. New episodes are published on YouTube and CIO.com, offering insights from top IT leaders across industries.

Episodes

Naveed Anwar on AI, Leadership, and the Future of Enterprise Technology
Naveed Anwar on AI, Leadership, and the Future of Enterprise Technology Jul 29, 2026 907 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.
Niraj Bhatt on Innovation, AI, and Modern Technology Leadership
Niraj Bhatt on Innovation, AI, and Modern Technology Leadership Jul 20, 2026 801 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.
Antonio Marin on Navigating Change and Growth
Antonio Marin on Navigating Change and Growth Jun 10, 2026 1086 Antonio Marin discusses innovation, organizational transformation, and strategies for succeeding in a rapidly evolving environment.
Reinventing Knowledge Management for the AI Era
Reinventing Knowledge Management for the AI Era Apr 29, 2026 1359 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.
From Paper Checks to AI: How Deluxe Is Reinventing Itself as a Digital Payments Company
From Paper Checks to AI: How Deluxe Is Reinventing Itself as a Digital Payments Company Mar 5, 2026 1492 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
PepsiCo's Karthik Sankaran on Scaling with Intention
PepsiCo's Karthik Sankaran on Scaling with Intention Feb 18, 2026 597 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/
Rockwell Automation CDIO on IT, AI and Manufacturing Resilience
Rockwell Automation CDIO on IT, AI and Manufacturing Resilience Feb 4, 2026 1084 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,
How Edward Don & Co. Uses AI to Transform Food Service
How Edward Don & Co. Uses AI to Transform Food Service Jan 21, 2026 732 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
Avnet CIO Max Chan details AI-driven supply chain transformation strategy
Avnet CIO Max Chan details AI-driven supply chain transformation strategy Jan 7, 2026 1193 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 an
CIO Shares Strategy for Merging Systems and Scaling AI
CIO Shares Strategy for Merging Systems and Scaling AI Dec 10, 2025 1166 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 ex
CIO Pavan Pidugu Drives AI-Powered Transportation Transformation
CIO Pavan Pidugu Drives AI-Powered Transportation Transformation Nov 19, 2025 1392 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: ht
TIAA's Sastry Durvasula on AI innovations in the insurance space
TIAA's Sastry Durvasula on AI innovations in the insurance space Oct 28, 2025 1253 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://ww

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