Editor’s note: This article is part of the CGT series, where we examine leaders hired one year into new roles to learn how roles evolve and how fresh eyes can transform business operations.
When Guy Peri Joined McCormick & Company last year.The company declared global digital transformation a priority and established the role of Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) to support the effort through innovation, agility and reinvention.
As a CIDO, Peri led the company’s digital transformation strategy across all digital platforms across IT and operational technology, cybersecurity, data and AI, consumer experience, retail partnerships, supply chain and product innovation.
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During his one-year tenure, that strategy has only become more radical, with an increased focus on integrating the complexities of the company, which serves more than 150 countries around the world, from supply chain and product development to marketing and retail execution.
“By integrating AI, democratized data, and automation into our operations, we are enhancing decision-making, streamlining processes, and opening up new growth opportunities,” Peri said. CGT.
