As the Chief Information Officer of Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars Petcare, I am responsible for defining and delivering the digital strategy and capabilities that enable our business growth and customer satisfaction. With over 20 years of experience in the consumer goods and services industry, I have led teams that find more efficient ways to enable capabilities through a product-based agile approach, inserting value quicker with priority.I am passionate about changing the narrative within various functions and levels of the organization that focuses on business capability model enablement and not systems, to help build the right strategy that then enables operational success. I also serve on multiple university boards and organizations, as well as teach classes in management, leadership, and Organizational Behavior at Lindenwood University. I am a Six Sigma Green Belt and a Dare to Lead trained executive, and I have been recognized as a St. Louis CIO ORBIE Award winner and National finalist for my leadership, innovation, and vision.