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Worldpac
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CEO TECH LIVE is where the greatest minds in business and tech share their hard-earned lessons, insights, and stories. These are the change champions of industry. You'll discover the keys to success for leading innovation, growth, and stability within your organization. The podcast is powered by Hexaware--the world's most loved digital transformation partner, who seeks to create smiles through gre... more

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AI isn’t magic.

Kevin Bates, Chief Data Officer at T. Rowe Price, made the clearest case I’ve heard for why so many companies are stuck with AI.

Everyone wants the AI breakthrough.

But Kevin says the real blocker is often much less exciting:

frag... more

Tracy Galloway, Corporate Vice President and COO of Microsoft Americas, shares a powerful framework that every leader needs right now...

...how too keep your leadership impactful while technology moves faster than ever.

This isn't AI hype.

It's a ... more

In the middle of massive transformation, one question keeps surfacing in every boardroom:

Are we behind on AI?

Kelly Fisher, Chief Practice Partner at Wipfli, hears it from leaders every day.

Her answer reframes the conversation:

“AI isn’t replac... more

We live in a world overflowing with dashboards, KPIs, and reports.

But here’s the hard truth: the numbers don’t always tell you the full story.

Rich Brown, Business Transformation Director at LV=, shared a lesson every leader needs to hear:

👉 Ear... more

From help desk to CIO. That’s the remarkable journey of Mike Ryan, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Wintrust Financial Corporation.

In this episode, Mike reveals how he transformed his career from marketing to IT leadership,... more

"With AI, you’re either shaping the future—or getting shaped by it."

That’s the mindset driving Vijay Sankaran, Chief Digital & Information Officer at Johnson Controls, where he leads 2,500+ technologists building the smartest buildings on Earth.

I... more

This Is What Integrity Looks Like.

Ian Andrews, CIO of Liverpool Victoria, made a decision to protect a critical system. It went sideways. He could’ve passed the blame.

Instead, he said: “That would be me.”

He took the hit—and still took full acco... more

Failure Forged Resilience...

Paul Sheffield didn’t just survive that career-defining moment—he turned it into the foundation of his leadership philosophy.

Today, he leads technology transformation for some of the most iconic brands on the planet—Mc... more

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Tracy Galloway
Corporate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft Americas
Microsoft
Episode: Inside Microsoft’s AI Leadership Playbook (COO of Microsoft Americas, Tracy Galloway)
Kelly Fisher
Chief Practice Partner at Wipfli, top 25 advisory firm with CPA foundation
Wipfli
Episode: AI Amplified Expertise: What Every CIO Needs to Know - Kelly M Fisher
Rich Brown
Business Transformation Director at LV= (Liverpool Victoria)
LV=
Episode: Why CIOs Can’t Rely on Data Alone (Richard Brown, LV= Business Transformation Director)
Mike Ryan
Executive Vice President and CIO, Wintrust Financial Group
Wintrust Financial Group
Episode: From Help Desk to CIO (The Leader Who Made it Possible) - Wintrust Financial Corporation, Mike Ryan
Vijay Sankaran
Chief Digital and Information Officer, Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls
Episode: Lead the AI Wave—or Get Left Behind (Johnson Controls’ Chief Digital & Information Officer, Vijay Sankaran)
Ian Andrews
CIO of Liverpool Victoria
Liverpool Victoria
Episode: "He Turned Blame Into Trust" (CIO of Liverpool Victoria, Ian Andrews)
Paul Sheffield
VP of Infrastructure Transformation at Morgan Street Holdings
Morgan Street Holdings
Episode: The Mistake That Fueled Mastery (Corporate VP of Infrastructure & Operations Paul Sheffield, Morgan Street Holdings)
Anjani Nandan
VP Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure at Worldpac, Carlyle portfolio company
Worldpac (Carlyle portfolio)
Episode: Accidental CISO: How Anjani Nandan Turned Uncertainty into Unstoppable Leadership VP of Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure at Worldpac, a Carlyle portfolio company
Kevin Bates
Chief Data Officer at Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae
Episode: Fannie Mae, "They handed him paper. He built the future." - Kevin Bates Ex-Chief Data Officer,

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Accidental CISO: How Anjani Nandan Turned Uncertainty into Unstoppable Leadership VP of Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure at Worldpac, a Carlyle portfolio company
Q: Welcome to CEO Tech Live, Anjani. Could you share a bit about your leadership journey and how you ended up in cybersecurity?
Anjani describes a long arc from engineering in India to a series of IT and infrastructure roles, moving to the US around the dot-com era, and eventually stepping into a security leadership position due to organizational needs after Carlyle acquired Worldpac. He emphasizes risk-taking, hard work, and building relationships as core drivers of his path, culminating in an accidental but impactful pivot into security leadership.
"He Turned Blame Into Trust" (CIO of Liverpool Victoria, Ian Andrews)
Q: How has personal vulnerability affected your leadership style?
Being open about challenges creates trust, encourages others to share their experiences, and helps build a resilient team where people rally around shared goals rather than hiding struggles.
"He Turned Blame Into Trust" (CIO of Liverpool Victoria, Ian Andrews)
Q: What does accountability mean to you in a large organization?
Accountability means owning all outcomes, including mistakes, and ensuring data-driven and well-justified decisions are made with a clear sense of responsibility for the downstream impact.
AI Amplified Expertise: What Every CIO Needs to Know - Kelly M Fisher
Q: How should executives get to a high proficiency with AI quickly?
Executives should pursue self-education, structured learning designed for their role, and practical experimentation. They should also rely on trusted thought partners and internal champions to translate AI capabilities into tangible business actions.
AI Amplified Expertise: What Every CIO Needs to Know - Kelly M Fisher
Q: What is amplified expertise and why is it important?
Amplified expertise is a framework where AI and data tools augment a leader's capability, enabling faster access to insights, better decision making, and more effective communication with clients and teams. It shifts the focus from simply solving problems to expanding the range and quality of strategic thinking.

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What is CEO Tech Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on leadership at the intersection of business and technology, featuring CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology executives discussing how AI, data strategy, digital transformation, and people-centric leadership shape large organizations. Episodes frequently explore practical leadership playbooks, change management, collaboration with external partners, and real-world stories of navigating legacy systems, cloud adoption, and modernization initiatives. A recurring emphasis on leveraging AI responsibly, scaling technology responsibly, and aligning technology with business outcomes makes it valuable for listeners aiming to drive transformation in sizable enterprises. Notable is the sustained sponsorship by a major digital-transformat... more

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3. Rich Brown
4. Mike Ryan
5. Vijay Sankaran
6. Ian Andrews
7. Paul Sheffield
8. Anjani Nandan

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