Philadelphia CIO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Philadelphia CIO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Philadelphia CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Joshua Beeman

University of Pennsylvania
Associate VP, IT & Associate CIO

Tricia Blair

Aon Corporation US
Chief Digital Officer

Vishi Viswanathan

Day & Zimmermann Group
CIO & SVP Business Services

Governing Body Members

Jack Allison

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Chief Data, Digital & Technology Officer

David Beltz

Trinseo
VP, CIO

Mike Bizzoco

South Jersey Industries
VP, IT Service Delivery

Ted Bredikin

UnitedHealth Group
CIO

John Critikos

Toll Brothers
SVP, CIO

Samantha Davis

Arkema Inc.
CIO Americas

Thomas DeChiaro

Drexel University
VP & CIO

Timothy Duffy

Teleflex
VP & CIO

James Edmunds

Allan Myers
VP, Technology

Stuart Farber

Clemens Food Group
VP, IT

Kevin Gokey

Church & Dwight
EVP & Global CIO

Navi Grewal

MasterBrand Cabinets
Global Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Masterbrand

Melanie Harris

School District Of Philadelphia
CIO

Terry Harris

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
SVP & CIO, IT Services

John Heidelberger

WTW
Global Head of Technology Consulting

Steve Heilenman

Computer Aid
CIO

Ed Jablonski

Fulton Financial
EVP, CTO

John Jabour

Keystone Human Services
VP & CIO

Chris Kulczytzky

IQVIA
Senior Director, Financial & Procurement Systems

Jeff Linso

PetroChoice Lubrication Solutions
VP IT & Security

Michael Rinehart

Dechert
CIO

Alonso Rivas

Bimbo Bakeries USA
Global VP, Infrastructure Services

Baker Smith

Aramark
CIO

Helane Stein

Brixmor Property Group
EVP, CIO


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.

  1. Delivering Digital Innovation to Drive Value Across the Enterprise
  2. Maximizing Existing Resources to Optimize Emerging Costs
  3. Securing the Organization Through Advanced Technology Adoption

Upcoming Programs


IN-PERSON

April 1, 2025 | an evening

Philadelphia CIO Inner Circle

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A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

August 2025 | an evening

Philadelphia CIO Inner Circle

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

November 2025 | 1 day

Philadelphia CIO Executive Summit

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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