Neeru Arora

Neeru Arora

CIO | CDO | Chief Knowledge Officer | Digital and Data Transformations | Running IT as a Business

Mazda North American Operations•Morton Grove, Illinois, United States

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Experience35+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Results driven, adaptable and innovative global leader with a unique combination of business, finance and technology acumen. Neeru is a trusted advisor and business partner with executive leadership teams with experience across multiple industries including financial exchanges, investment banking, consulting and insurance. Her key talents and attributes include: - Deep experience in business and technology strategy, digital and data transformations, large program management, business process optimization, and mergers and acquisitions. - Recognized change agent valued for creating a compelling vision from the ground up, preparing businesses for change and leading transformations with head, heart and hands model. - Collaborative, humble and accessible leader who excels at building and motivating successful teams across multiple functions and is known for getting more out of people to deliver greater organizational goals. Specialties: Business and Technology Strategy, Knowledge Management, Colleague Engagement, Digital Transformations, Research and Analytics, Large programme mgmt, PMO, IT governance and portfolio management, Master Data Management, Data Strategy, IT Finance, IT Cost Transparency and Talent Development

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Jul 2024–Present· 2 yrs 3 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Information OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2024–Present
  • 2022–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      2022–Present
  • Mar 2023–Apr 2024· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
      Mar 2023–Apr 2024
  • Apr 2018–Feb 2023· 4 yrs 10 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer
      Jun 2022–Feb 2023
    • SVP, CIO for Volkswagen Financial Services North America (VW Credit Inc. and VW Canada Credit Inc.)
      Apr 2018–Jun 2022
  • Jul 2007–Jun 2017· 9 yrs 11 mos
    • SVP, CIO for Aon Shared Services and Chief Knowledge Officer for Aon Corporation
      Apr 2015–Jun 2017
    • Chief Knowledge Officer
      Mar 2012–Jun 2017
    • Senior Vice President, Head of Technology Strategy and Architecture
      Jul 2007–Mar 2012
  • Mar 2003–May 2007· 4 yrs 2 mos
    • Knowledge Manager, Investment Banking Practice
      Jun 2005–May 2007
    • Senior Consultant
      Mar 2003–Jun 2005
  • Jun 1997–Dec 2002· 5 yrs 6 mos
    • Director, Information Technology
      Jun 1997–Dec 2002
  • Apr 1991–May 1997· 6 yrs 1 mo
    • Senior Market Analyst, Office of Investigations and Audit
      Apr 1991–May 1997

Education

Bachelor's degree

Finance and Economics

Loyola University Chicago

Business and Law

Evanston Township

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Enterprise ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceChange ManagementAnalyticsIT ManagementBusiness ProcessLeadershipGovernanceRisk ManagementVendor ManagementManagementBusiness Process ImprovementPMOManagement ConsultingProgram ManagementBusiness TransformationStrategyStrategic PlanningOutsourcingIT Strategy