Chelsey Young

Chelsey Young

CIO & VP - Information Technology | Executive Leadership @ Nordson Corporation | IT Modernization, Global Growth Strategies through M&A, Digital Transformation, and Cybersecurity Maturity.

Nordson CorporationWestlake, Ohio, United States

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • May 2022–Present· 4 yrs 4 mos
    • Global Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Information TechnologyCurrent
      Aug 2023–Present
    • Senior Director - Global IT Business Partner - IPS Segment
      May 2022–Aug 2023
  • Jun 2019–May 2022· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Director Software Engineering - Digital Technologies
      May 2021–May 2022
    • Head of Customer Experience Applications Delivery
      Jun 2019–May 2021
  • 2006–2019· 13 yrs
    • Manager, IT Application Services
      2017–2019
    • Information Technology, Business Solutions Manager
      2012–2017
    • Lead Analyst, Business
      2012–2012
    • Senior Business Analyst
      2007–2012
    • Business Analyst
      2006–2007
  • 2001–2006· 5 yrs
    • Technician, Information Technology
      2001–2006
  • 1999–2001· 2 yrs
    • Technician, Information Technology
      1999–2001
    • Office Support
      1998–2000

Education

CIO Academy

Deloitte University

Executive Management - Women in Leadership

Yale School of Management

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Human Resources Management

DeVry University

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Enterprise ArchitectureDisaster Recovery PlanningCulture transformationInfrastructureMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Electronic Payment ProcessingContract NegotiationPayment SystemsTechnology IntegrationMobile ApplicationsSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Project Management Office (PMO)Growth StrategiesCybersecurityTechnological InnovationBusiness ContinuityITIL Service StrategySAP S/4HANAKey MetricsGrowth Strategy