The Unparalleled Engagement for Premier Technology Leaders
Membership
CIOSE is a unique and exclusive membership experience for executives in charge of technology and digital initiatives at global, forward-looking enterprises. We provide an environment for these leaders to access and contribute to proprietary research, engage in direct dialogue with leading IT industry CEOs, and participate in peer-to-peer discussions on innovative practices in large enterprise management.
Framework
MEMBERSHIP
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We bring together a dynamic, carefully selected group of technology leaders from across industries. Our members are the best and brightest executives (all are CIOs or higher) from Fortune 100 companies in every business sector except computing and communications (excluded to avoid potential conflicts of interest). Our established policies encourage participation and continuity to nurture a highly engaged community and ensure the quality of our content and meetings. We strictly adhere to best practices to avoid any conflicts with anti-trust and competition laws. Membership is capped at fifty executives divided into two groups of twenty-five to preserve intimacy. Membership is by invitation only.
MEETINGS
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We carefully curate our biannual meetings to foster productive rigor and an exceptional community of peers. Each session features provocative thought leaders and relevant CEOs of major industry firms. Marc Benioff, Aneel Bhusri, Jamie Dimon, John Donahoe, Larry Ellison, Reid Hoffman, Andy Jassy, Arvind Krishna, Thomas Kurian, Satya Nadella, Ginni Rometty, Sheryl Sandberg, and many more address the group in candid, boardroom-style conversations. We also select CEOs of promising start-ups to share perspectives on emergent areas of innovation and disruption. To round out the meetings, we discuss our member-exclusive research and interact with leading authorities on special topics from economics to neuroscience.
RESEARCH
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We produce insightful reports to anticipate and explore ever-evolving enterprise needs at the leading edge of technology. We interview our members, leading technology vendors, and other topical experts to ensure depth and relevance. Recent studies have included mobility, big data, cybersecurity, workforce evolution, machine learning, and the evolution of the technology stack, among others.
Behind the Scenes
Monte Ford, Principal
Monte is Principal Partner of CIOSE. He is widely regarded as a leader in the field of technology. His accomplishments are marked by his passion for innovation and thought leadership. Monte has been an Industry Partner for Brightwood Capital Advisors, served as CEO of Aptean Software, CIO of American Airlines, CIO of Associates First Capital Corporation, and has held senior executive positions at Bank of Boston and Digital Equipment Corporation. Monte has served on several community and corporate boards and is currently a director of several publicly held companies. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Northeastern University.
Christina James, Research
Christina is the Director of Research at CIOSE. She has worked in a variety of roles in telecommunications marketing, strategy, and research. Christina is the co-author of two books on the changing role of technology in the lives of consumers, Identity Shift: Where Identity Meets Technology in the Networked-Community Age and The Shift: The Evolving Market, Players, and Business Models in a 2.0 World. Christina has Bachelor of Arts degrees in journalism and English from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Arts degree in American literature from the University of Texas at Austin.
Laura Wooten, Program Development
Laura is the Director of Program Development at CIOSE. A strategic problem solver, product designer, marketer and coach, Laura spent 15 years with her own consultancy helping small businesses, nonprofits and corporate clients turn their expertise into product and service offerings designed to improve customer relationships. Laura has taught continuing education for Southern Methodist University, facilitated strategic planning and team building sessions, and presented online webinars on writing and marketing for a variety of organizations. Laura is an active community volunteer, serving on the Allen Library Board, the local PTA, and a variety of other organizations. She has a Master’s Degree from Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
Janette Zabransky, Finance & Operations
Janette is the Director of Finance and Operations at CIOSE. Since graduating from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Accounting, she has held a wide variety of roles within Finance and IT organizations at Fortune 500 companies in the energy, financial services, and airline industries. For the past two decades her passion for excellence has been largely focused on improving IT vendor relationships, engaging in contract negotiations that result in superior value for both buyer and seller, and advocating for enterprise agile adoption.
Ingrid Ford, Finance
Ingrid is the Financial Analyst for CIOSE. She provides strategic financial assistance as well as tactical analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, risk management, reporting, and operational support. Prior to CIOSE, Ingrid held several managerial and analytical positions in corporate finance within various corporations and non-profit institutions over the past 37 years in Boston and the Dallas area. A Licensed Massage Therapist, Ingrid is also Certified in Oncology Massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. She currently owns Peace of Life Massage, which specializes in providing pain and stress relief as well as comfort for patients during and post treatment. Ingrid is, and has been, very active in community and philanthropic organizations at all levels. She is a founding member of two such organizations in the Dallas area. Ingrid graduated with Honors in Finance from Northeastern University in Boston.
Michael Cinquino, Logistics & Support
Michael is the Logistics and Support Director for CIOSE. He has been a CIOSE team member for over a decade. He has managed logistics and support for forty CIOSE meetings. Michael is a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS Detroit deployed with the Theodore Roosevelt battle group for her 14th Mediterranean deployment. The Detroit performed operations in the Adriatic Sea, as well as transiting the Suez Canal, joining the U.S. 5th Fleet in support of Operation Southern Watch. Michael was Honorably Discharged from service and pursued undergraduate and graduate studies on the GI Bill. He holds a B.A. from DeSales University and a M.F.A. from Rutgers University. Michael currently lives and works in New York City as a professional photographer and on-camera coach.
Amy Hutchison, Executive Administration
Amy has served as an Executive Administrator to the CIOSE team since 2017. She spent the previous thirteen years in administrative roles for the nationally ranked Westlake Academy and at the Keller Independent School District. Amy has a diverse background in event planning and photography, and she is a certified wedding planner. She attended Texas A&M University-Commerce.