John Kell

John Kell is a freelance journalist. He's the writer of Fortune's CIO Intelligence newsletter.

  • Fletcher Previn is the senior vice president and chief information officer for Cisco Systems.Newsletters

    How Cisco Systems’ CIO is rethinking work in an AI-powered world for the company’s 10,000 IT employees

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  • Aaron Amendolia is the deputy chief information officer for the National Football League.Newsletters

    Why the NFL drafted Microsoft’s gen AI for the league’s next big play

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  • Justin Skelton is chief information officer for restaurant operator Dine Brands.Newsletters

    Applebee’s and IHOP’s CIO places AI bets that can boost traffic and improve the dining experience

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  • Sign on facade of the upscale Equinox gym in downtown Berkeley, California, September 18, 2018. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)Newsletters

    Why Equinox’s CTO is testing a generative AI pilot to suggest workout and nutrition advice

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  • Alex Lisle, chief technology officer at Reality Defender<br /> Bill Vass, chief technology officer at Booz AllenNewsletters

    Why Booz Allen’s CTO used generative AI to make a deepfake video of himself

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  • Ely Greenfield, CTO of software maker Adobe&#8217;s digital media business.Newsletters

    Adobe’s CTO is getting more creative on the software maker’s approach to generating ‘safe’ AI tools

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  • Peter KoerteNewsletters

    Siemens’ CTO says AI can help address the U.S. manufacturing industry’s big skills gap

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  • A passenger aboard Belmond's Royal Scotsman luxury train.Travel & Leisure

    Why sophisticated travelers are increasingly hopping aboard luxury trains

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  • Neeraj TolmareNewsletters

    Why Coca-Cola’s CIO prioritizes big-impact AI pilot projects

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  • Upwork head of AI and ML Andrew Rabinovich, C3 AI CTO of Data Science Nikhil Krishnan, and Autodesk CTO Raji ArasuNewsletters

    How companies are rethinking their vetting of engineering candidates in the age of AI coding tools

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  • Brendan HumphreysNewsletters

    Canva’s CTO encourages all 5,000 employees to find the AI tools that work best for them

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  • PlanesTravel & Leisure

    Why corporate travelers and wealthy flyers are turning to fractionally-owned private jets

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  • Meerah RajavelNewsletters

    Why Palo Alto Networks is focusing on just a few big gen AI bets

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  • 017<br /> 8 &#8211; 9:15 AM<br /> BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLES<br /> AGILITY AT SCALE: WHY DECENTRALIZED DECISION-MAKING BRINGS A<br /> COMPETITIVE<br /> EDGE<br /> Hosted by Cognizant<br /> For forward-thinking corporations, what used to be the administrative “back office” are<br /> now hubs of advanced productivity, specialized knowledge, and innovation. In this<br /> session, we’ll hear from experts at the forefront of the reimagination of these hubs &#8211; now<br /> called Global Competency Centers &#8211; and learn how decentralizing decision-making in<br /> this way can provide organizations with a distinct competitive edge.<br /> Corey Lee, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Banking, Capital One<br /> Thomas MacMillan, Chief Operating Officer, EmblemHealth<br /> Namita Seth, Vice President, Strategic Growth, Cognizant<br /> Mostapha Tahiri, Executive Vice President and COO, State Street<br /> Moderator: Lila MacLellan, FortuneConferences

    State Street bucked the AI trend by ditching outsourcing for in-house operations to cut costs. It’s working, COO says

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  • 018<br /> LEADING THROUGH VOLATILITY: WHERE SHOULD COOs FOCUS THEIR<br /> ENERGY AND TIME?<br /> Hosted by Boston Consulting Group<br /> COOs require actionable strategies for prioritizing today&#8217;s unique operational<br /> challenges, from shifting trade policies, to recession indicators, and the potential fallout<br /> of lagging consumer sentiment and spending. Through data-driven insights, real-world<br /> case studies, and practical frameworks, this session will tackle best practices for how<br /> operations leaders can address cost structures, prioritize talent development, and<br /> leverage AI capabilities to build sustainable and resilient competitive advantages during<br /> volatile times.<br /> Brett Bruggeman, Executive Vice President and COO, Land O’Lakes Gina Goetter, Chief<br /> Financial Officer and COO, Hasbro Sonya Huffman, Chief Administrative Officer, Link<br /> Logistics Laura Juliano, Managing Director and Senior Partner; North America<br /> Operations Practice Leader, Boston Consulting Group<br /> 9:30 &#8211; 9:35 AM<br /> WELCOME BACK<br /> Diane Brady, Fortune<br /> Photograph by Kristy Walker/FortuneConferences

    What it takes to lead through volatility and uncertainty

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