CIO Leadership Live

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Jun 2026

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This video interview program features today’s top IT leaders, with rotating hosts, including Maryfran Johnson, Lee Rennick and Matt Egan. Watch new episodes on YouTube and CIO.com.

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June 10, 202618 min

Antonio Marin on Navigating Change and Growth

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

April 29, 202622 min

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!

March 5, 202624 min

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/

February 18, 20269 min

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/

February 4, 202618 min

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/.Interested in being on a CIO Leadership Live episode? Contact Ellen Fanning by email (ellen_fanning@foundryco.com)#CIOLeadershipLive

January 21, 202612 min

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/.

January 7, 202619 min

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/

December 10, 202519 min

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/

November 19, 202523 min

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

October 28, 202520 min

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/