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CIO · CTO · Board Advisor

Todd D. Mazza

CIO · CTO · Enterprise Transformation Executive

I partner with CEOs and boards to turn technology into competitive advantage — delivering AI-driven transformation, cost discipline, and organizations built to scale. 30+ years of enterprise technology leadership across Fortune 500 manufacturers, global insurers, apparel brands, engineering firms, SaaS leaders, hospitality firms and global media brands.

East Greenwich, RI · Open to Relocation
Global Enterprise · Multiple OpCos
AI · Cloud · ERP · Cybersecurity
Todd D. Mazza
0+ Years in Enterprise IT
$12M–$275M+ Budget Managed
50800+ Global Team Members Led
$200M–$20B+ Company Revenue Scale
0 Industries Served

What I Do

Three areas where I consistently move the needle for CEOs, boards, and shareholders.

AI & Digital Transformation

Turning AI from pilot to production at enterprise scale — embedding GenAI across business processes, modernizing data platforms, and building the organizational capability to sustain it. Delivered measurable cycle time reductions, productivity gains of 90%+, and new underwriting and engineering capabilities at a major global insurer.

Cost Transformation & IT Finance

Rationalizing portfolios, exiting technical debt, and redeploying capital to growth. Examples include $40M+ in annual technology savings, $100M+ in cost reductions through a global operating model redesign, and $44M in workplace modernization savings — results that show up on the P&L, not just the IT budget.

Talent & Organization Building

Building high-performing IT organizations in complex, matrixed environments across multiple OpCos. I develop bench strength, instill engineering discipline, and create cultures where top talent stays and grows — examples include rebuilding global technology organizations from the ground up and launching an India delivery strategy at scale.

Experience

30+ years building and running technology at global companies across insurance, industrial automation, SaaS, engineering, apparel, entertainment, and hospitality.

VP, Global CTO
2021 – 2026
Factory Mutual (FM) — Johnston, RI
$11B global commercial property insurer · Budget: $128M · 400+ staff

Recruited to lead technology strategy and large-scale digital modernization for one of the world's largest commercial property insurers. Developed and deployed a ~$1B, three-year technology investment strategy enabling AI adoption, DevOps transformation, and next-generation insurance capabilities — delivering tens of millions of dollars in annual cost reductions, 90%+ improvement in digital time-to-market, and a robust, Zero Trust-based security model across global operations.

VP, Interim CIO
VP, Information Technology
2018 – 2021
Rockwell Automation — Milwaukee, WI
$6.7B industrial technology company · Budget: $110M · 400+ staff

Recruited as senior technology executive and named Interim CIO to lead a critical leadership transition — developing and executing a $1.2B five-year technology investment roadmap aligned to Rockwell's SaaS and digital transformation strategy. Delivered $44M in workplace modernization savings over 18 months, reduced manufacturing error rates by 60% through AI/ML capabilities, and transitioned the entire global enterprise to remote operations in under 10 days during COVID-19.

VP, Business Technology
2017 – 2018
Workday — Pleasanton, CA
SaaS HR & Finance leader · Go-to-Market business units · Budget: $12M · 37 staff

Led technology strategy and execution across Workday's Go-to-Market business units — Marketing, Sales, Services, Support, and Legal — directly enabling 40%+ revenue growth. Drove a full refactoring of the Salesforce and CPQ platforms, unified go-to-market data for consistent pipeline visibility, and established enterprise governance programs including GDPR and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

CIO of Americas
Global CTO
2013 – 2017
AECOM — San Francisco, CA
$20B global design & consulting firm · Budget: $275M · 700+ staff

Promoted from Global CTO to lead IT strategy and delivery across three operating units of a $20B engineering and consulting firm. Led end-to-end technology integration for AECOM's $11B acquisition of URS, connecting 500+ locations and 50,000+ users across 150+ countries without business disruption. Delivered $40M+ in annual cost savings and enabled multi-million-dollar services wins by positioning IT-as-a-Service as a client-facing capability.

Global CTO
VP, IT GRC, PMO & Information Security
2009 – 2013
Levi Strauss & Co. — San Francisco, CA
$4.5B global apparel & retail · Budget: $58M · 300+ staff

Promoted to Global CTO to lead technology strategy and operations for one of the world's most recognized consumer brands. Architected and executed a multi-year SAP AFS transformation across global supply chain and finance, accelerated Dockers® brand sales by 30%+ through an omnichannel and eCommerce strategy, and established the company's first global PCI compliance program across 32 countries and 1,500+ retail stores.

Prior Experience

IT Director, Business Applications

Decurion Management Corp. · Beverly Hills, CA

Director, Global F&B and Retail Applications

MGM Mirage · Las Vegas, NV

Director, Home Entertainment IT & Finance/Sales Applications

NBC Universal · Burbank, CA & Fort Lee, NJ

Leadership Philosophy

Five principles that guide how I build teams, make decisions, and deliver results — drawn directly from 30 years in the field.

01

Technology as Strategic Partner

Technology must operate as a strategic partner to the business, not just a support function. Every investment traces to business outcomes — revenue, cost, risk, or customer experience.

02

Operating Models That Deliver

I build and operate enterprise operating models that align technology capabilities directly to business outcomes, with clear accountability and velocity.

03

Architectural Discipline

I lead high-performing organizations that combine architectural discipline with pragmatic delivery — simplifying complex technology landscapes to enable speed, resilience, and sustainable growth.

04

Talent is the Strategy

I develop technology organizations that attract, build, and retain world-class engineering and leadership talent. Great results come from great people with clear direction.

05

Transparent Cost Structure

Simplicity enables speed and resilience — at the appropriate and transparent cost structure. I deliver honest, fact-based investment cases and hold myself accountable to the results.

Credentials

Academic foundation, professional certifications, and board service.

Education & Certifications

University of Central Florida

Florida State University

University of California, Berkeley — Executive Leadership Program

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified

Board & Advisory

Advisory Board Member

Epiphany Solutions Group · 2021–2022

Board of Directors

Red Tab Foundation · 2010–2012

Board of Directors

Boys & Girls Club of Burbank · 2003–2006

Let's Connect

I engage selectively with CEOs, boards, and search partners where technology is central to the business agenda. If the challenge is significant and the appetite for transformation is real — let's talk.