COVER STORY
Empowering Teams, Driving Innovation
James Shira, Global and US CIO and Global CISO, PwC
James Shira is known for his visionary leadership, decisive execution, and deep expertise in driving transformative, enterprise-scale technology and cybersecurity initiatives across global organizations. As PwC’s US and Global CIO and CISO, he oversees a vast digital estate of...
CIO INSIGHTS
Empowering Communities and Driving Change through Tech
Tamecka McKay, CIO, Seminole Tribe of Florida
Tamecka McKay, ITIL, MPA, CGCIO Chief Information Officer at Seminole Tribe of Florida, is an industry certified professional with over 27 years of Information Technology experience. She previously served as CIO for the City of Fort Lauderdale where she...
Making an Impact through Technology and Teamwork
Manika Gupta, CIO- Business Segment & Enterprise Systems, GE
Manika Gupta is a visionary technology leader with over 17 years of experience driving digital transformation, corporate strategy, and AI innovation across various industry functions and sectors. As CIO at GE, she has led large-scale IT operations, cybersecurity initiatives,...
Building a Sustainable Energy Future through Innovation
Tze Phei Tee, CIO, Wasco Berhad
Tze Phei Tee is the Chief Information Officer at Wasco Berhad, where he spearheads the Group’s digital transformation and innovation agenda across global energy markets. With over a decade of experience spanning Oracle, IBM, Hitachi, Accenture and Wasco, he...
EXECUTIVE OP-EDS
AI Governance in Action: How to Manage AI Risks and Maximize Value
Alina Rivilis, CEO and Co-founder, AI Future Leaders
Alina Rivilis is the CEO and co-founder of AI Future Leaders, with the goal to deliver AI education that blends technology, leadership and creativity. A seasoned AI executive, with over 25 years of experience, Rivilis brings expertise in AI,...
Patching the Human Layer: A Strategic Imperative for CIOs and CISOs in 2025
Chad Fullerton, Vice President of Information Security, ECI
Chad Fullerton is the Vice President of Information Security at ECI, where he leads cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance initiatives for highly regulated industries. With a strong foundation in IT and a master’s in business administration, Chad bridges the...
Rethinking Fund Structures: What Today’s Investors Should Look Out For
Barry Ritchie, Chief Investment Officer, Norn Ventures
Barry Ritchie is the Chief Investment Officer at a London-based firm, Norn Ventures specialising in venture and private capital. With over 20 years of global investment experience, he has led capital deployment strategies across healthcare, technology, and emerging markets. Barry...
TECH TALKS
Empowering Organizations to Thrive in a Digital World
Paolo Pellegrini, Partner, Metyis
Paolo Pellegrini is a Partner at Metyis, supporting large organizations in using data and AI to improve decisions and build innovative business models. With cross-sector experience, he focuses on embedding intelligence into operations and strategy. In 2019, he led...
Creating an Impact through Innovation and Data
Linda Powell, Former Enterprise Deputy Chief Data Officer, BNY Mellon
Linda F. Powell has over 30 years of experience in the finance industry, including commercial banking, banking supervision, and supporting economic research. She spent most of her career with the Federal Reserve System, covering regulatory reporting, bank examination, and...









