Cindy Hoots (she, her)

Cindy Hoots (she, her)

AZ Chief Digital Officer & CIO | Zoom NED Board Member

AstraZenecaWashington D.C. Metro Area

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Experience38+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

My aspiration is to leverage technology to make a meaningful impact in the lives of 1 billion people. Chief Digital Officer and CIO focused on driving business outcomes through the use of technology and passionate about inspiring an organization to embrace a new future through the creation of tangible impact. Doing my part to leverage digital technology to turn science fiction into science fact. Enthusiastic international speaker on many topics including: digital, future trends, exponential organizations, responsive organizations, ethical implications of technology and the role of IT in driving business performance. Top Speaking Engagements: CIO Forum - Consumer Centricity Executive Digital Exchange with Singularity University Houses of Parliament, UK - 1 Billion Lives Hyde Park, Speakers Corner CIO Water Cooler Summit, Keynote Game Changers Summit - Houses of Parliament WPP Global Salmon/Wunderman Conference hosted by Google, "Trends to Traction", Keynote Next Gen Digital Leaders - "Exponential Organisations”

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • ZoomCurrent
    2023–Present· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • Independent Board DirectorCurrent
      2023–Present
  • 2020–Present· 6 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Digital Officer and Chief Information OfficerCurrent
      2020–Present
    • World Economic Forum Edison Alliance - Deputy to the AZ Chairman
      Jun 2022–Dec 2025
  • 2018–2020· 2 yrs
    • Vice President, Global Technology
      2018–2020
  • 2016–2018· 2 yrs
    • VP Next Generation Products, Commerical and Digital Transformation
      2016–2018
  • Mar 2013–Nov 2016· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Information Officer, Africa
      Oct 2014–Nov 2016
    • Vice President, Global ERP (SAP) Transformation
      Mar 2013–Oct 2014
  • 2009–2013· 4 yrs
    • Global M&A Program Director
      2011–2013
    • Global ERP Program Director
      2009–2011
  • 1994–2009· 15 yrs
    • Global Program Manager - ERP
      2004–2009
    • Senior Global SAP Implementation Project Manager
      2002–2004
    • Global Corporate Business Planning Manager
      2001–2002
    • Corporate Systems Senior Project Manager
      1998–2001
    • Customer Area Project M
      1997–1998
    • Corporate Systems Application Development Team Leader
      1995–1997
    • Corporate Systems Application Development Analyst
      1994–1995
    • Programmer/Analyst/Project Manager
      1990–1994
    • Programmer/Analyst
      1988–1990

Education

Pathways

CIO Leadership

Harvard University

B.S. Computer Information Systems

Computer Science / Programming / Finance

DeVry Institute of Technology

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Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Disruptive InnovationERPChange ManagementBusiness ProcessLeadershipVendor ManagementManagementDigital TransformationBusiness Process ImprovementFinancePMOProgram ManagementInternational BusinessSAPCross-functional Team LeadershipCybersecurityExecutive LeadershipExecutive ManagementGlobal business servicesIT Strategy