Subject: Collins Aerospace CIO Mona Bates on Building Winning IT Teams

Why CIOs must prioritize investments in leadership and people

On a recent episode of the podcast, Mona Bates and I went beyond the traditional “I” in CIO to unpack the full story of what makes her such an effective and impactful leader. We discussed how she serves as the chief influence officer, the chief innovation officer, the chief integrity officer, and more.


In a conversation after the show, we continued that theme with a focus on her role as chief investment officer, including how she invests in her company, her business, and her people. This bonus Q&A offers an insightful look at how Mona has built an award-winning career as a business-first, people-first executive.

Coming Up Wednesday, August 21: Anil Cheriyan


Our next episode is part of our series highlighting CIO legends, recognizing there is so much to learn from their experience, wisdom, and reflections on their decades-long careers. Anil Cheriyan’s storied career includes serving as EVP of Strategy and Technology at Cognizant, as the U.S. Presidential Appointee in charge of Technology and Transformation Services, and as Global CIO at SunTrust. Today he develops and drives strategy as a board member, advisor, and investor.


Tune in Wednesday, August 21, as Anil unpacks his career journey and leadership philosophies, exploring how a client-centric approach, combined with technology expertise and a growth mindset, are key to delivering solutions that drive business value.