Tech CxO LaunchPad

Last month we celebrated the graduation of Cohort 2 in the SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program! The past semester was filled with valuable golden nuggets from special guests, instructors, and students. The level of knowledge, participation, and networking shared within our community have been exceptional! Your commitment, energy, and teamwork have truly set the bar high for future cohorts. We’re filled with immense pride and gratitude for this transformative journey. We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to SMU Continuing & Professional Education for providing the platform and support that make this program possible; as well to our Instructors, Guest Speakers, Panelists, Mentors, and Executive Coaches. We look forward to another impactful session coming up on Feb 6th. Click here to find out more information or apply now: https://lnkd.in/gY5itikP Eva Barfi James Conlee Shiva K Cheedella Liz Elliott Michelle Scott Harris, MBA, MSITM, CLSSGB Lina Nyachhyon Leah McLean Prasad Yarlagadda Rojan Ulak, MCS Lauren Nannette Pirek Karen Bruno SMU Corporate Learning Southern Methodist University @

We hope your 2025 is filled with growth, success and happiness! Happy New Year! #2025 #HappyNewYear #TechCxoExcellenceProgram

Module 3 of the SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program was all about Quintessential IT and Cybersecurity. Overall, participants got to dive deep on crucial topics like: ✅ Technology trends and their impact on businesses.  ✅ Data-driven organizations and their significance in driving business transformation. ✅ Cybersecurity from multiple perspectives, including the importance in risk management.  ✅ Digital transformation and its impact on modern organizations. Join us and learn from industry experts to take your career to the next level or upskill your team to face today’s challenges. 💡 Take our 3-minute survey to find out if the program is right for you! If you are a current Technology Executive 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gKaCiHmE If you are a new CxO 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gKaCiHmE If you are considering the program for a member of your team 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gT8iS_9z Mike Spies Deep Sogani Kris Fitzgerald Paul Voelker Sumit Anand Patrick B. Russell Douglas SMU Continuing & Professional Education SMU Corporate Learning Southern Methodist University #Cybersecurity #DataDrivenOrganizations #DigitalTransformation #IT

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Victor Roy II, Cohort 1 graduate, shares how his mentors of the SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program helped him step into opportunities, roles, and positions that potentially would help him improve and move forward. #ProgramResources #OpportunityDetection #IssueResolution #SMUTechCxO #LeadershipDevelopment #PracticalSolutions SMU Continuing & Professional Education Chris Nchopa-Ayafor Gertrude Van Horn MargaretKathryn "MK" Boehme, BCC, MHRM, PHR SMU Corporate Learning Southern Methodist University Karen Bruno Lauren Nannette Pirek

Have you thought about your Succession Plan? Succession planning isn’t just about filling future roles—it’s about creating resilient, forward-thinking leaders who can guide the organization to new heights. The SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program’s 4-month, in-person format ensures participants invest deeply in their growth. With 72 hours of immersive learning, group exercises, and peer collaboration, they gain the confidence and skills to tackle real-world challenges. CIO/CTO mentorship and personalized executive coaching sharpen strategic thinking while a Career Strengths Assessment highlights each leader’s unique value. Add in networking opportunities and a philanthropic, team-building day that inspires purpose-driven leadership, and you’ve got a program that fuels lasting success. This is how we build a strong leadership pipeline—by equipping our rising stars to lead, innovate, and thrive. SMU Continuing & Professional Education Southern Methodist University SMU Corporate Learning Karen Bruno Lauren Nannette Pirek Terry Teague Brenda Park Karoline Staton Tech CxO LaunchPad #SuccessionPlanning #CSuite #CxO #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #SMU

✦✦ TOMORROW you will have one more chance to catch a Virtual Information Session about the SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program before the end of the year! Save $1000 on tuition when you register by December 15! ✦✦ 📅 Thursday, December 12th ⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Who is this program for: → Current CxOs → Technology Leaders looking to develop members of your team → Executives looking to get to the C-Suite Cohort 2 starts Feb 6th! Find out more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/gY5itikP Message us if you'd like a calendar invite or join using this link: https://lnkd.in/gifHSGHm Meeting ID: 737 410 7661 #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #CxO SMU Continuing & Professional Education Karen Bruno Lauren Nannette Pirek Terry Teague Brenda Park Karoline Staton Gertrude Van Horn Michele Rodgers Douglas Freeman, MS Rebecca Cochran MargaretKathryn "MK" Boehme, BCC, MHRM, PHR

The SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program is much more than a leadership training course!   It's a community where you can learn from industry experts, collaborate with peers, and develop the skills you need to succeed at the C-suite level.   You’ll gain access to an intensive four-month in-person program that is 2 days a month. This is designed for current CxOs seeking to enhance their leadership skills, high potential technology leaders on the fast track to a CxO role, executives who work closely with technology teams, or current CxOs working on their succession plan who need to send their successor. Through a combination of in-person learning, group exercises, and mentorship from CxOs, you’ll unlock the potential to upskill your team or reach your professional goals immediately after completing the curriculum.    Find out if this program is the right fit for your leadership development goals by taking this questionnaire.   🔸 If you are a current Technology Executive 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gKaCiHmE 🔸 If you are a new CxO 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gKaCiHmE   🔸 If you are considering the program for a member of your team 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gT8iS_9z Gertrude Van Horn Karen Bruno Lauren Nannette Pirek Terry Teague Brenda Park SMU Continuing & Professional Education #Collaboration #ProfessionalNetworking #Growth #IndustryExperts #TechnologyExecutives #CxO #TechnologyLeaders

🔷 Our next VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION is NEXT week! 🔷 📅 Thursday, December 12th ⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Who is this program for: → Current CxOs → Technology Leaders looking to develop members of your team → Executives looking to get to the C-Suite Hear from 2 of our Instructors, 2 Cohort 1 Graduates and an Executive Coach of the SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program to hear firsthand about the program to see if this would be a good fit for your or a team member. Gertrude Van Horn, Instructor Michele Rodgers, Instructor Douglas Freeman, MS, Graduate Rebecca Cochran, Graduate MargaretKathryn "MK" Boehme, BCC, MHRM, PHR, Executive Coach Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry experts and gain valuable insights. Message us if you'd like a calendar invite or join using this link: https://lnkd.in/gifHSGHm Meeting ID: 737 410 7661 #TechnologyExecutives #TechLeaders #TechCxOExcellenceProgram #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalCertification #CxO SMU Continuing & Professional Education Karen Bruno Lauren Nannette Pirek

💸 Save $1,000 on tuition if you enroll by DEC 15th for the Spring 2025 Cohort starting Feb 6th 💸 A couple of the Instructors and Graduates touch on just a few of the many reasons why the SMU Tech CxO Excellence Program could be the guide you need to reach the highest level of success in your career. Find out more information or enroll here: https://lnkd.in/gY5itikP Gertrude Van Horn Kris Fitzgerald Victor Roy II Douglas Freeman, MS #ProgramResources #SMUTechCxO #LeadershipDevelopment #PracticalApplication