Techfluential by Deloitte

Enterprises are operationalizing artificial intelligence at scale, moving from experimentation to accountability. Gabriele Ricci of Takeda and Board Director Karenann Terrell discuss how leaders can embed AI into core operations, address unfinished digital foundations, and measure success by outcomes—not through pilots.

AI is transforming how work happens and redefining what it means to lead. Moderna’s Tracey Franklin, chief people and digital technology officer, and Heidrick & Struggles’ Katie Graham Shannon, global head of the Digital and Technology Officers Practice, discuss how organizations are uniting people, technology and strategy to build new capabilities, foster innovation, and unlock enterprise value. They share how forward-looking leaders are reimagining roles, empowering teams and shaping a more connected and adaptive future workforce. Listen to recent episodes here. 

Jim Fowler, Nationwide EVP and CTO, leads tech modernization and resilience. Sara Tucker, Nationwide board director, chairs tech and transformation committees. They discuss evolving CIO-board partnerships, three boardroom conversations about metrics and investment, prepping teams for board meetings, translating tech into measurable business outcomes, and when boards need dedicated technology oversight.

Jamil Farshchi, Equifax security and tech leader focused on resilience and innovation. Rohan Amin, Chase product chief driving reliable, customer-trusted digital products. They discuss framing cyber resiliency as preparedness and adaptability. They explore trust and reliability as core features. They cover how risk controls can enable innovation and the skills tech leaders need.

John Marcante, former Vanguard CIO and Deloitte CIO-in-residence, blends tech and P&L leadership. Tim Buckley, former Vanguard CEO and ex-CIO, brings CEO perspective on tech-driven transformation. They discuss rotating talent to build blended leaders. They weigh practical Gen AI wins against long-term modernization. They explain why CIOs should sit at the senior table and how boards should engage on strategy, risk, and info security.

Linda Jojo, United Airlines customer leader reimagining travel experiences with tech. Sabina Ewing, Abbott CIO driving business-first health technology innovation. They discuss shifting into customer and IT leadership. They talk about fixing tech basics to build trust. They explore data-driven personalization, empowering employees, and scaling AI fluency through hands-on learning and plain-language alignment.

Cisco Sanchez, Qualcomm SVP and CIO, is a former developer turned leader who blends AI and culture to drive business value. Rob Carter, former FedEx CIO, is a seasoned tech executive focused on aligning technology with business. They discuss building adaptable teams, pacing AI adoption with business context, hiring for culture before skills, and spotting leadership potential through behavior.

Jay Crotts, former Shell CIO who led enterprise transformation, and Ashley Pettit, State Farm CIO experienced in aligning tech with business, talk about translating technology into strategic value. They explore CIOs becoming bilingual in business and tech. They discuss earning a seat at the table, prioritizing outcomes over hype, and educating organizations to adopt new technology.

What does it mean to influence differently? In this episode, host Lou DiLorenzo explores what it means to be “Techfluential,” why the role of the CIO is changing, and how successful leaders across the C-suite are embracing the opportunity. Listen to all episodes here.