Subject: Centene CIO Mark Brooks on building IT’s business relevance

The healthcare executive explains how to cultivate a mission-driven technology team

My CIO Whisperers conversation with Mark Brooks, EVP and CIO of Centene, takes us inside the walls of the Fortune 24 $125 billion multi-national healthcare organization where Mark’s team of 4,000 technology professionals is making a significant and tangible impact on the business.


Key to his team’s success, Mark says, has been building the capabilities to bridge business needs and technology needs. After the show, he talked further about what it takes for IT to get and keep a seat at the leadership table and why learning is fundamental to evolving the culture and delivering results. Head over to my CIO Whisperers column for that exclusive bonus content.

Next Week on the Podcast: Reenergize for 2022

We have a special treat in store for you next week. Rhonda Vetere, my guest on Wednesday, December 29, wears multiple hats: global CIO, endurance athlete, published author, board member, mentor, change agent. When we spoke, she had just returned from participating in The Serengeti Girls Run in Tanzania.


As we reflect on the past 18 months and look ahead to 2022, Rhonda unpacks some of her secrets for gearing up mentally and physically for what’s to come, drawing from her experiences as both a corporate leader and an athlete.

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