Subject: Unisys SVP/CTO Dwayne Allen on delivering transcendent impact

Building a core of multidimensional competence

In his current role as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Unisys, Dwayne Allen has accountability not just for technology but also solution innovation, architecture and IP, and patents. He’s also actively involved with customer interactions.


After our conversation for the Tech Whisperers podcast, Dwayne and I spent some more time talking about his philosophy of IT leadership, the multidimensional competencies that are core to success, and his advice to IT managers, directors, and vice presidents who aspire to have transcendent impact and deliver greater value to the business.

Next Week! Zoetis’ Wafaa Mamilli


Next Whisperers Wednesday, I’ll be sitting down with Zoetis executive Wafaa Mamilli. In addition to serving as Chief Digital & Technology Officer for the global Fortune 500 company, Wafaa recently took on P&L responsibilities as Group President for China, Brazil, and Precision Animal Products. 


Join us as Wafaa unpacks her journey from chief architect to CxO and P&L owner, what she’s learned from serving on a board of directors, and why she says, “My role is less about technology and more about finding the next area for revenue and value generation.”

Plus! More Valuable Leadership Advice

7 CIOs Discuss How to Build a Consultative IT Culture


Getting our IT teams to be viewed as more consultative partners to the business is one of the big concerns CIOs have today. In a recent virtual roundtable, I asked 7 CIOs — Shanna Cotti-Osmanski, Kristie Grinnell, Vicki Hildebrand, James Johnson, Sue Kozik, Kelly Lyman, and Sanjay Shringarpure — to share their perspectives on what it takes to build IT’s business credibility and become more consultative partners.


Read on for their advice on the business-first mindset and consultative skillset IT needs to develop to drive more strategic value.