Mike Giresi

Mike Giresi

Chief Information Officer at Vertiv

Vertiv

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

As Global CIO at Vertiv, I’m driving digital transformation and AI adoption across the enterprise to enhance executional strength, elevate customer experience, and unlock operational leverage. My mission is to enable scalable innovation that positions Vertiv to lead in a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape—serving hyperscale, enterprise, and edge customers with purpose-built, AI-ready solutions. Throughout my 30+ year career, I’ve led global IT and digital organizations in building customer-centric, data-driven strategies that accelerate business growth and product innovation. I focus on aligning business and technology, creating a culture of collaboration and simplification, and delivering solutions grounded in measurable business value. At Vertiv, I champion initiatives in cybersecurity, product security, enterprise systems, and digital productivity while ensuring our technology ecosystem supports long-term strategic goals. Previously, I held executive leadership roles at Molex, Aramark, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Tory Burch, and Godiva. I’ve also contributed insights at forums such as SAP, Google, Gartner, NRF, and the CIO Executive Council—always advocating for innovation that delivers impact. Specialties include: • AI-driven business transformation • Digital strategy & innovation • Global IT & cybersecurity leadership • Enterprise systems modernization • Supply chain optimization & scalability • Cross-functional operational alignment • Customer experience enablement • Strategic planning, M&A, and divestitures • Team leadership & talent development • Business analytics & performance optimization

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • VertivCurrent
    Jun 2025–Present· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Chief Information OfficerCurrent
      Jun 2025–Present
  • Oct 2019–Jul 2025· 5 yrs 9 mos
    • Chief Digital Officer
      Oct 2019–Jul 2025
  • Sep 2017–Oct 2019· 2 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Digital and Technology Officer
      Sep 2017–Oct 2019
  • Sep 2015–Sep 2017· 2 yrs
    • CIO
      Sep 2015–Sep 2017
  • Jul 2011–Sep 2015· 4 yrs 2 mos
    • CIO
      Jul 2011–Sep 2015
  • 2010–2011· 1 yr
    • CIO
      2010–2011
  • 2005–Aug 2010· 5 yrs 7 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
      2005–Aug 2010
  • 1999–2000· 1 yr
    • Manager, Information Technology
      1999–2000
  • Sep 1998–May 2005· 6 yrs 8 mos
    • Director, Information Technology
      Sep 1998–May 2005
    • Director, Information Technology
      1998–2000

Education

EMBA

Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business

BA

English, Chemistry, Economics, Computers, Accounting

Seton Hall University

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Business IntelligenceERPProject ManagementCRMLeadershipVendor ManagementE-commerceManagementBusiness AnalysisProgram ManagementSAPStrategySecurityStrategic PlanningOutsourcingCross-functional Team LeadershipBudgetsProcess ImprovementIntegrationIT Strategy