Chelsey Young
CIO & VP - Information Technology | Executive Leadership @ Nordson Corporation | IT Modernization, Global Growth Strategies through M&A, Digital Transformation, and Cybersecurity Maturity.
Nordson Corporation•Westlake, Ohio, United States
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With over 25 years of experience, I lead Nordson Corporation’s global IT strategy as CIO and Vice President, driving growth and efficiency through modernization initiatives. My role encompasses overseeing IT applications, ERP, data and analytics, infrastructure, cybersecurity, operations, compliance, digital transformation, PMO and M&A strategies while partnering with 13 diversified businesses worldwide. I focus on empowering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions aligned with corporate objectives. My core competencies include transforming IT into a growth enabler, leading reorganization efforts to prioritize strategic projects, and fostering collaboration to deliver measurable business outcomes. I have successfully advanced digital engagement strategies, matured cybersecurity frameworks, and executed large-scale technology integrations. Passionate about creating high-performing teams, I cultivate a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement to achieve sustainable success.
Career Timeline
- Nordson CorporationCurrentMay 2022–Present· 4 yrs 4 mos
- Global Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Information TechnologyCurrentAug 2023–Present
- Senior Director - Global IT Business Partner - IPS SegmentMay 2022–Aug 2023
- Jun 2019–May 2022· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Director Software Engineering - Digital TechnologiesMay 2021–May 2022
- Head of Customer Experience Applications DeliveryJun 2019–May 2021
- 2006–2019· 13 yrs
- Manager, IT Application Services2017–2019
- Information Technology, Business Solutions Manager2012–2017
- Lead Analyst, Business2012–2012
- Senior Business Analyst2007–2012
- Business Analyst2006–2007
- 2001–2006· 5 yrs
- Technician, Information Technology2001–2006
- 1999–2001· 2 yrs
- Technician, Information Technology1999–2001
- 1998–2000· 2 yrs
- Office Support1998–2000
Education
CIO Academy
Deloitte UniversityExecutive Management - Women in Leadership
Yale School of ManagementBachelor’s Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Human Resources Management
DeVry University