Manufacturing can be a complex and complicated business, which requires strong leadership in the CIO role. CIOs have the crucial job of bridging the gaps between business strategy and information technology, and in the manufacturing industry, this takes a person who can make sense of complexity and harness technology to solve challenges.
The professionals on our 2024 Who’s Who in Manufacturing: CIO Edition list possess these skills, and they represent the high caliber of executive talent in the manufacturing industry.
Get to know our 2024 Who’s Who in Manufacturing: CIO Edition honorees:
(Note: honorees in green are Logik.io customers)
Amkor Technology
Kevin Haskew is an experienced C-suite executive with a global footprint in diverse industries including technology, financial services, semiconductors, medical devices, and more. With expertise in business process, change management, eCommerce, enterprise software, and IT service management, Kevin is a business-oriented leader focused on driving success.
Jyothi Gorti
Analog Devices, Inc.
Jyothi Gorti is an accomplished leader with a strong background in global IT and business systems. She brings decades of experience to her role as CIO at ADI, along with deep expertise in cross-functional team leadership, business intelligence, and process improvement. A 2022 Bay Area CIO of the Yearn ORBIE Awards honoree, Jyothi is a high-achieving team leader and steward of the Analog Devices enterprise.
Kaushik Ghosh
Arrow Electronics
Kaushik Ghosh is a recognized enterprise thought leader with extensive global management experience. He excels in delivering solutions that surpass strategic and financial goals, leading IT organizations on national projects. His expertise spans ERP, CRM, acquisitions, data science, eCommerce, and more. A change agent with over 15 years of tenure at Arrow Electronics, Kaushik stands out for his leadership in advanced technologies and global project management.
Scott Hicar
Benchmark Electronic
Scott Hicar is an accomplished technology leader with a stellar track record of execution across diverse industries. As a catalyst for business transformation, he excels in large, complex, and high-growth environments. With expertise in program management and organization-building, Scott drives success in areas including ERP, big data warehousing, cybersecurity, lean manufacturing, and more.
Tim Pheiffer
Belden
Tim Pheiffer is a visionary executive with more than 30 years of experience leading a variety of business functions. As CIO at Belden, Tim is at the helm of driving the strategic direction of IT operations including cybersecurity, ERP, enterprise applications, and more. He consistently delivers results through his proven abilities to grasp business needs, evaluate priorities, and apply technology and process to deliver purposeful solutions.
Roy Greco
Bobcat
Roy Greco is an international business and technology executive with over 20 years of experience solving complex digital and IT challenges. With expertise in business processes and IT strategy, he has led high-performing teams and global functions across various industries. Tim has deep expertise in industrial products, financial services, and telecommunications, leading IT initiatives and solving complex business problems to drive success.
Kishore Peruri
Carrier
Kishore Peruri is a digital thought leader with expertise driving large strategic initiatives and leading cross-functional technology teams in delivering global ERP, CRM, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and data, reporting, and analytics solutions. With more than 25 years of experience, Kishore is a results-oriented technology leader with proven ability to reduce systems complexity, improve quality, and improve operational efficiency through modernization and harmonization.
Craig Williams
Ciena
Craig Williams is a seasoned IT executive with three decades years of experience leading global teams and delivering innovative solutions to support business needs. As CDIO at Ciena, Craig leads digital strategy globally, with a particular emphasis on security, risk management, and operational excellence. With a passion for DEI, Craig is committed to building and fostering a culture of diversity and collaboration within the IT community.
Craig Drenthe
Club Car
Craig Drenthe is an innovative and accomplished technology executive with over 20 years of experience in senior management and technical leadership roles. As Vice President of Information Technology at Club Car, Craig has built an impressive track record of successful execution and implementation of critical IT services and solutions that support strategic business and financial objectives.
Anantha Ganga
Coherent
Anantha Ganga is an experienced IT leader with over 20 years of transformative experience. A forward-thinking strategist, Anantha excels in delivering measurable business value and exceeding customer expectations, as well as orchestrating complete digital overhauls with cloud computing, data analytics, AI, and automation. With a track record of successful M&A integrations and global scalability, he is highly skilled in driving sustainable growth and optimization in dynamic environments.
James Lloyd
Confluent Medical Technologies
James Lloyd is an experienced information technology leader with a strong background in the industrial automation industry. Having joined Confluent Medical Technologies as CIO in 2022, James is proficient in sales, databases, and server management, and he consistently leverages his vast skill set to drive innovation and technological advancements.
Ram Manukonda
Cornerstone Building Brands
Ram Manukonda is a seasoned CIO with over two decades of experience managing diverse IT environments. A results-oriented leader, Ram develops crisp strategies and executes plans to meet and exceed business goals. Well-versed in change management, he establishes process-driven cultures and effectively deploys best-in-class applications and infrastructure worldwide. Ram has proven skills in process simplification and innovation, and he enhances organizational excellence while fostering enthusiasm within his teams.
Lutz Beck
Daimler Truck North America
Lutz Beck is an accomplished business leader and results-driven senior executive with a wealth of international experience and a proactive mindset. A strategic thinker and problem solver, he embodies the phrase, ‘be disruptive, be innovative, and be a game changer.’ As a longtime IT leader within DTNA, Lutz excels in managing complex digital transformations and applying innovative approaches to achieve success in mission-critical initiatives.
Aaron Bly
First Solar
Aaron Bly is CIO at First Solar, where he puts his lifelong passion for sustainability to work in his role leading IT for a solar energy company. With vast experience across all areas of business and IT, he leads a global dedicated team, focusing on timely delivery of top-quality products. His partnerships extend beyond vendors, fostering shared sustainability goals with customers worldwide.
Steven Nott
FormFactor
Steven Nott is a senior IT leader with more than 20 years of experience driving large organizational changes that focus on moving from legacy systems toward secure cloud architectures that scale. As a hands-on IT executive with a leadership mindset on people before technology, Steven has successfully driven digital transformations, managed M&As, and built high-performing teams. His focus areas span operational excellence, innovation, cybersecurity, and strategic direction, establishing him as an influential technology leader.
Talal Butt
Generac
Talal Butt is a senior IT executive with more than 20 years of experience driving business and technology alignment. He is focused on IT innovation and implementation through cost-effective, high-performance technology solutions in support of rapid business growth. Exceptional at building culturally diverse, team-centered operating units, Talal is passionate about data-driven business transformations focused on digital product innovation, end-to-end customer experience powered through technology, and business process excellence.
Jeff Kreutzer
Ingersoll Rand
Jeff Kreutzer is an award-winning, results-driven technology executive who excels at driving business growth and operational efficiencies. With expertise in IT management, project portfolio governance, cybersecurity, M&A, and business intelligence, Jeff optimizes IT infrastructure for enhanced agility and scalability. With his hands-on leadership and exceptional team-building skills, Jeff is also known for fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Adam Wasylyshyn
Insulet
Adam Wasylyshyn is a visionary CIO with more than 20 years of global technology leadership experience. At Insulet, he has driven the company's impressive growth and used his expertise in leveraging technology as a differentiator and championing a customer-centric culture to scale innovative healthcare solutions. An award-winning executive leader, Adam is passionate about organizational excellence, continuous learning, and giving back to the IT industry.
Mike Parisi
ITW
Mike Parisi is an award-winning global business and technology executive with a proven track record of improving business performance across multiple industries using a balanced approach to business process simplification, smart technology investments, and strong operational governance. With expertise in strategy development and deployment, cybersecurity, business analytics, and ERP/CRM strategies, Mike is a distinguished IT leader adding value at ITW.
May Yap
Jabil
May Yap is a Global Senior Vice President and CIO who leads business and IT transformation through digitization, innovations, Industry 4.0, and new enabling technologies. May has expertise in providing leadership oversight to ensure smooth day-to-day operations for enterprise applications, stable IT infrastructure, and safeguarding IT assets from cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. With extensive experience across a wide variety of sectors, May is an accomplished executive leading IT and business transformation for Jabil.
Robert Waitkus
Laitram
Robert Waitkus is an IT strategy and operations leader with 30+ years of multinational corporate experience spanning the U.S. and Asia-Pacific regions. Skilled in global leadership, manufacturing, supply chain, and cybersecurity strategy, Robert excels in strategic planning, transformation, and resolving mission-critical issues to ensure bottom-line success. Recognized for his adaptability and expertise in diverse areas such as mergers & acquisitions, SDLC, financial analysis, and vendor management.
David Green
Lamons
David Green is hands-on transformational IT leader with vast experience in filling business gaps with technologically optimized solutions. He has more than 20 years of experience in enterprise application optimization, systems and personnel management, infrastructure architecture and deployment, cyber and physical security, vendor management, RFP/RFQ, M&A, and change management. With a common-sense approach toward problem solving, David is a well-rounded executive able to enhance the value of IT investments and lead others through transformation initiatives.
Jecko Arakkal
Lutron
Jecko Arakkal is an accomplished information technology executive who has shaped the IT ecosystem at Lutron Electronics for nearly two decades. He has spent much of his career leading a variety of IT and engineering initiatives for the electronics manufacturing industry, and has deep experience driving success at the intersection of business and technology.
Adhir Mattu
Marvell
Adhir Mattu is an innovative and transformative IT leader with a proven track record in global technology companies that have complex supply chains, manufacturing, product engineering, and IP protection demands. He excels in driving scalable growth, transforming customer experiences, leading M&A integrations, and mitigating cybersecurity risks. Honored with multiple industry accolades, Adhir is recognized for his impactful IT leadership.
Marshall Lancaster
Medline
Marshall Lancaster is a senior business and IT executive adept at steering large technology organizations and spearheading transformative initiatives. With a diverse industry background spanning distribution, consulting, manufacturing, education, and hospitality management, Marshall brings valuable leadership to the forefront of change at healthcare manufacturing leader Medline.
Anand Bahl
Micron Technology
Anand Bahl is a seasoned finance and IT executive who has over two decades of international experience across the high-tech, chemical, and textile industries. He has a long legacy of optimizing teams and maximizing profit potential in large multinational firms. With a progressive leadership style in his role as CIO at Micron Technology, Anand drives operational and financial efficiency through process re-engineering and technology transformations.
Wayne Sanford
Mirion Technologies
Wayne Sanford brings extensive expertise as an IT management professional to his role as CIO at Mirion Technologies. Proficient in system architecture, telecommunication, networking, security, and data center operations, Wayne excels in enhancing IT operational efficiency, facilities management, lease negotiations, and company consolidations.
Dan Zaremba
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas
Dan Zaremba is a seasoned IT leader with diverse industry experience spanning the manufacturing, distribution, chemical, mining, agriculture, consulting, transportation, and government sectors. His expertise includes aligning IT with business objectives, building C-level relationships, and managing projects in areas such as application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and mergers and acquisitions.
Markus Weber
MSA
Markus Weber is an accomplished CIO with over 20 years of IT leadership experience, excelling in setting strategic direction and ensuring world-class cybersecurity environments. He is adept at building high-functioning teams, facilitating successful M&A integrations, and executing global implementations to drive business transformation. Markus has broad financial and business acumen, making him a proactive and strategic leader at MSA.
Sonu Nayyar
NVIDIA
Sonu Nayyar is a transformational business and IT leader with decades of experience leading IT and engineering for a variety of technology companies. As CIO at NVIDIA, Sonu leads a global team responsible for delivering innovative technology solutions that enable the productivity of more than 25,000 employees while driving a long-term technology vision that supports the company’s business objectives and growth.
Paul Lambert
Olympus Corporation
Paul Lambert is an innovative IT executive with over 20 years of global experience in the healthcare and banking sectors. Passionate about leveraging technology for business success, Paul leads new technology innovation and significant digital transformations in large companies. Paul is a creative leader who believes in the ability of technology to drive business success and the power of people to drive change.
Neeraj Vijay
onsemi
Neeraj Vijay is a growth-focused CIO and digital innovator with 25 years of IT experience in the industrial manufacturing and energy sectors. Known for sparking innovation and leading culture transformation, he improves cybersecurity, modernizes IT infrastructure, and applies advanced technologies for revenue growth. A strategic visionary, Neeraj has deep expertise in enterprise implementations, project management, and multinational operations.
Shane Winegard
Panduit
Shane Winegard is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in IT management and consulting, with a particular focus on leveraging technology solutions to strengthen competitive advantage and enhance corporate value. His areas of expertise include strategic technology planning, developing successful IT departments, vendor management and negotiation, and selecting, purchasing, and implementing new technologies. A collaborative, cross-functional leader, Shane is skilled at building and motivating teams to unlock new value through transformation.
Tim Dickson
Regal Rexnord
Tim Dickson is an award-winning IT executive driving transformative change at the intersection of digital technology and business strategy. As the Chief Digital and Information Officer at Regal Rexnord, Tim leadsall digital and IT functions, focusing on advancing global digital capabilities and the company’s eCommerce customer experience. A frequent industry speaker, Tim is dedicated to paying it forward as a mentor, and continually shares his passion for driving business growth through technological innovation, relationships, and team effort.
Tim Michel
PrimeSource Building Products
Tim Michel is a seasoned IT leader known for his expertise in international implementations and strategic IT initiatives. With a strong background in program and project management, Tim excels in team building, change management, and enterprise system development. His skills extend to infrastructure design and support, as well as navigating mergers and acquisitions.
Chris Nardecchia
Rockwell Automation
Chris Nardecchia is a highly accomplished senior IT and digital executive leader with extensive experience across technology leadership, business model and digital transformation, cybersecurity, risk management, AI and automation, P&L management, and M&A. As SVP and Chief Digital & Information Officer at Rockwell Automation, Chris uses his strong strategic leadership to drive the company’s enterprise technology and digital strategy in order to drive accelerated global growth. Recognized across the industry as a “CIO to know,” Chris leads IT teams at Rockwell Automation to deliver award-winning work across digital, AI, IIoT, and more.
Bipin Jayaraj
Rogers Corporation
Bipin Jayaraj is a global technology executive specializing in business and digital transformation. With extensive experience in leading initiatives to drive enterprise performance, he excels in leveraging cloud, RPA, AI, and analytics to deliver game-changing solutions. Bipin is known for his strategic leadership, relationship management, and expertise in IT operations and service delivery.
Jason Brummet
Sealed Air
Jason Brummett is an accomplished IT leader specializing in enterprise architecture, digital product development practices, and industrial IoT application patterns. With a focus on strategic digital transformation, he brings extensive experience in senior IT leadership to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions for Sealed Air Corporation.
David Livingston
Specialty Building Products
David Livingston is a seasoned IT executive with more than 20 years of experience building a strong balance of business acumen, strategic vision, and solution development. Over the span of his career, David has earned impressive expertise in developing and delivering enterprise solutions across business process improvement, business intelligence, data visualization, user experience, data warehousing, application development, and more.
Christopher Nehez
Swagelok
Christopher Nehez is an action-oriented IT leader with a passion for partnership, digital transformation, and empowering people. Christopher strategically bridges IT and business strategies, successfully implementing ERP solutions, digital transformations, and cybersecurity programs. His expertise spans every area of IT strategy, digital innovation, and global IT systems and operations.
Jason Anderson
TAPCO
Jason Anderson is a seasoned technical leader with two decades of diverse industry experience. With responsibility for TAPCO’s IT Operations, Development and Project Management teams, Jason is results-driven, customer-focused, and excels in managing cross-functional groups across multiple continents. His inspiring leadership style ensures collaborative success and the delivery of quality work.
Shannon Gath
Teradyne
Shannon Gath is an award-winning technology executive with more than 25 years of global business growth experience and expertise. Shannon’s career reflects a track record of leading large-scale transformative IT initiatives that drive business growth at technology, life sciences and financial services companies. As CIO at Teradyne, Shannon leads transformative IT initiatives, and is widely recognized for her outstanding contributions to technology and sustainability.
Elizabeth Horton
Tuff Shed
Elizabeth Horton is an innovative IT executive known for successfully transforming “bits and bytes” into business benefits. As VP of Information Technology at Tuff Shed, Elizabeth leads the company’s IT operations with more than 20 years of experience designing, implementing and deploying highly technical, quality-driven, and customer-centric business process solutions. Across her career, she has been consistently recognized for successfully partnering with business leaders on operational strategy, delivering client satisfaction, and building high-performing teams.
Pinja Pirseyedi
Watts Water Technologies
Pinja Pirseyedi is a high-achieving IT leader with decades of global business and technology experience. Renowned for delivering strategic and operational results, she excels in global leadership, team building, strategy execution, and managing complex IT services and projects. As CIO at Watts Water Technologies, Pinja is a seasoned IT professional with an impressive track record.
Matt Ausman
Zebra Technologies
Matt Ausman is a results-oriented IT executive who is a forward-looking technology leader, embracing new technologies that drive business and process transformation. A dynamic people leader, Matt attracts and develops top talent, fostering collaborative environments for highly performing cross-functional teams. Matt is a decisive leader, anticipating challenges and delivering bottom line results as a trusted business partner.
Congratulations to our honorees, and congratulations to the businesses they support with innovative and solution-oriented IT leadership. With leaders like these, the future of the manufacturing sector is in good hands.
