
What Happens When You’re Thrown Into the CIO Seat?
Ideal for aspiring CIOs, technology leaders, and business executives. When the time comes, don't just survive - lead.
Ideal for aspiring CIOs, technology leaders, and business executives. When the time comes, don't just survive - lead.
Get your free New CIO Package - a curated toolkit to jumpstart your leadership journey. You’ll receive practical checklists for your first 90 days, a strategy audit guide, proven operating model frameworks, meaningful KPIs that drive impact, and more exclusive resources to help you lead with confidence from day one.
The next book in the series - takes you inside the pivotal moment when data stops being a static asset and incorporates intelligence. Follow a new cast of leaders as they navigate the opportunities and perils of integrating Intelligent Data with AI, shifting the business from insight to execution in ways that will redefine their organizations.
The author of this captivating book has spent years exploring the intricacies of storytelling. With a passion for literature, they bring characters to life in a way that resonates with readers.
Mr. Strout is an accomplished executive who brings four decades of C-suite leadership experience across prestigious organizations including Miovision, Werner Enterprises, Vonage, Sabre, BlackBerry, Shred-it, Thomson Corporation (now Thomson-Reuters), and The New York Times Company.
Throughout his career, he has consistently harnessed technology to transform businesses and industries on a global scale.
His extensive project portfolio includes dozens of large-scale, complex technology initiatives spanning multiple continents, plus integral involvement in over 100 business acquisitions and divestitures. This breadth of experience has given him a uniquely diverse perspective on business and technology trends across dynamic, multicultural environments.
Beyond his operational achievements, he has cultivated exceptional talent development capabilities. Having mentored more than 100 professionals, he has seen 29 of them advance to C-level positions worldwide. He continues to guide entrepreneurs and mid-level leaders today while maintaining his own entrepreneurial ventures.
His industry expertise is widely recognized through frequent speaking engagements at major international conferences and commentary featured in publications such as Forbes and The Wall Street Journal. He has authored or co-authored three books and is currently developing his fourth and fifth.
Driven by an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and staying ahead of technology's business impact, he remains energized by challenges, innovation, and opportunities to create meaningful change across organizations and industries.
And he knows, "it's all about the people."
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