Jay Ferro is an award-winning technology leader known for driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence in global enterprises. With a deep commitment to innovation, Jay excels in strategic planning, organizational development, and transformation. As EVP, Chief Information, Technology & Product Officer at Clario, Jay leads technology and product strategy for a global data and technology company focused on minimizing risk in clinical trials. His previous roles include CIO at Quikrete & the American Cancer Society, Chief Customer Officer at Rackspace, and CIO/CTO at TransPerfect and EarthLink. He also held leadership positions at AIG, including CIO of AIG Aerospace & Personal Lines and CFO for AIG Operations and Systems. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Jay has been featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and CIO Magazine. His insights appear in multiple books like Digital Transformation (Herbert, 2017). Recognized for his impact, Jay has been named 2023 Mid-Cap CIO of the Year, 2023 ATP Executive Leader of the Year, and is a three-time Georgia CIO of the Year (2011, 2015, 2024). Committed to giving back, Jay serves on multiple community boards, including Catholic Charities of Atlanta and InspirEdu. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and an MBA from the University of Georgia. Jay resides in Atlanta with his three sons.