SHARON M. SOLOMON is a principled and transformational information technology leader and consultant with a focus on innovation, customer experience, employee engagement, relationship development, and change management. She is the architect of a highly successful career in IT leadership that has spanned a broad spectrum of industries and markets in both turnaround and growth environments. Known for her reliability, versatility, and positive energy, she brings a unique global perspective and strong strategic orientation in helping the business leverage technology to identify and capitalize on opportunities.Having led IT organizations for more than 25 years, Sharon has always shifted away from the traditional silo mentality and top-down view of leadership that can impede productivity. She has found her passion in mentoring technology leaders, inspiring them to step up and meet their professional and personal challenges head-on. In giving clients the benefit of her extensive corporate experience, she supports the development of strong business partnerships, aligns IT strategy with organizational goals, energizes employees, and creates a culture in which transparency, governance, collaboration and open communication delivers business value.As a former CIO, Sharon understands that it is not merely the effective use of technology that drives results, but the people who are engaged in the process that make the difference. She thrives in situations that demand critical thinking and in which her emotional intelligence can come to the fore. Perhaps her greatest strength as a leader and team builder is her adaptability. Her innate ability to anticipate issues before they arise, make the necessary adjustments, and coordinate the effort toward providing the best-fit solution has made her a trusted asset to the enterprise on both the individual and organizational levels.