CIO Tomorrow 2025 | Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | Columbus, OH
BREAKOUTS 2025

Session One Breakouts

11:00 - 11:45am

Kick off the morning with sessions exploring how CIOs are evolving into bold strategists, culture drivers, and digital champions—leading transformation not just in tech, but across the entire enterprise.

During each session time-slot, three concurrent breakouts will be offered.

11:00 - 11:45am
Session One
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1:15 - 2:00pm
Session Two
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Session One Breakouts
11:00 - 11:45am

Delaware & Franklin Ballrooms

CIO as the Business Strategist

As technology becomes inseparable from business growth, CIOs are increasingly called to lead beyond IT—shaping strategy, driving value, and influencing the future of the enterprise. The modern CIO is not just a partner to the business but a strategic force at its core.

This session dives into the evolving role of the CIO as a business strategist—integrating tech and business roadmaps, guiding cross-functional priorities, and earning a decisive voice in the C-suite. Explore how today’s IT leaders are unlocking new value, enabling innovation, and helping organizations stay competitive in a dynamic market.

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John Deane
Managing Director,
Clipper Advisory Group, LLC
Meet John
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Skip Prichard
President & CEO,
OCLC
Meet Skip
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Lori Kendall
Sr. Lecturer & Academic Dir,
Full-Time MBA Program,

The Ohio State University,
Fisher College of Business

Meet Lori
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John Hrusovsky
Managing Director,
Synexis Consulting
Meet John
CIO as the Talent, Culture, and Change Leader

In a world where adaptability is as critical as agility, today’s CIOs are stepping up as strategic architects of talent, culture, and transformation. More than technology leaders, they are now shaping the workforce, championing cultural evolution, and steering enterprise-wide change.

This session explores how modern CIOs are building high-performing teams, cultivating cultures of innovation, and driving impactful change through evolving models like the Product Operating Model. Join us to uncover how IT leaders are navigating the future of work, inspiring resilient teams, and redefining what leadership looks like in a rapidly shifting business landscape.

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Anthony J. Foust
SVP, Global CTO,
Belron International
Meet Anthony
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David Irish
Partner,
The Berkeley Partnership
Meet David
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Tina Oelschlager
AVP, Finance Technology,
Nationwide
Meet Tina
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Warren Watkins
AVP, IT Digital,
Safelite Group
Meet Warren
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Ben Naylor
VP, Global Technology Transformation,
Safelite AutoGlass
Meet Ben

CIO as the Digital Evangelist

In an era where data and technology are core business assets, CIOs are stepping into the spotlight as digital evangelists—championing transformation and rallying the enterprise around a bold digital vision.

This session brings together forward-thinking leaders to share how they’re driving digital adoption, fostering enterprise-wide alignment, and turning strategy into action. Discover lessons learned, key wins, and how CIOs are energizing their organizations for what’s next.

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Nada Aried
EVP & Chief Digital Technology Officer,
Safelite AutoGlass
Meet Nada
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Jeff Jacobs
CxO | CIO | CTO,
Ascend
Meet Jeff
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Chetan Kandhari
Chief Innovation & Digital Officer,
Nationwide Insurance
Meet Chetan
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Allison Sutley
Chief Technology Officer,
Phoenix Retail
Meet Allison
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Channie Mize
General Manager,
Slalom, Inc.
Meet Channie
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