710: Neal Sample, former CIO of Northwestern Mutual, discusses his seasoned career as a technology executive across a variety of companies and shares the insights that he has drawn from each experience. He explains both the enticing and challenging aspects of the CIO role and how it can translate into a broader set of responsibilities at a company. Neal also talks about his board-level experience and why companies, regardless of industry, should look to have a technologist on the board of directors. He looks ahead at his future career prospects, reflects on his pursuit of his Ph.D., provides advice for aspiring CIOs, and speaks to the trends in artificial intelligence and automation that he believes will become prominent in the years to come.
Neal Sample on the Compelling, Challenging, and Evolving Nature of the CIO Role | Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews) podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
