Subject: Cengage Group CTO Jim Chilton on the P&L difference

How P&L experience can make you a better leader

On a recent episode of the Tech Whisperers podcast, Jim Chilton and I explored some of his leadership superpowers, including how he navigates multiple different responsibilities with “relentless prioritization” and his vision for building a more robust pipeline of cyber leaders.


After the show, we spent some more time talking about Jim's experiences as a P&L leader, how that has contributed to his success as a CTO, and his advice for those coming up the ranks in IT. As Jim says, you have to “earn the right” to step into a P&L role, and having that business experience is becoming ever more critical to being an effective technology executive.

Next week! Edward Jones CIO Frank LaQuinta


Frank LaQuinta is head of digital, data, and operations at Edward Jones, a role that encompasses responsibility for the Fortune 500 financial services firm’s overall technology, digital and data leadership, vision, and strategy, with a focus on transforming the foundation of the firm.


Tune in next Whisperers Wednesday as Frank shares what it takes to deliver on the big bold promises, how he’s able to continuously drive success and persevere in the face of setbacks, his approach to building world-class teams, and more lessons from his experiences as a transformational leader.