H. Michael Burgett is an accomplished entrepreneur, executive advisor, and founder of CIO Partners®, a technology services company focused on executive search, and recruitment strategies for Fortune 1000 companies. With over 17 years of experience in technology and consulting, Burgett is a seasoned professional in the industry. He has worked as a former CIO of a billion-dollar company, as well as in technology consulting and leadership at Electronic Data Systems. Burgett encompasses a great deal of experience and knowledge, which he brings to clients, where both clients and colleagues admire his value-based approach to the recruiting process, solid relationships, and process-oriented methods.

Burgett, a former student of Florida State University and Pine Forest High School, founded CIO Partners in 2001. He felt building deeper relationships with clients and genuinely understanding their vision, culture, and technology would result in a more effective recruiting process. This strategy became the foundation of the company's world-renowned CIO RightHire Process, enabling companies to match top 5% professionals with ideal organizations. In addition, he created Talentric®, an on-demand talent acquisition partner that operates with no placement fees, offering recruitment prospects across various industries, domains, and regions.

Aside from his continuous dedication to CIO Partners, Burgett has developed networks of executives with his renowned CxO Professional Networks. He specifically manages the CIO Professional Network, which consists of over 1100 technology leaders in both industry-based and regional networking groups. Furthermore, he has been recognized for his entrepreneurial endeavors, including The National CIO Review®, Burgett Enterprises, LLC, and his companies' naming as an Atlanta Business Chronicle Best Place to Work and a five-time Inc. 5000 list for the fastest-growing private companies. His philanthropic ventures include providing mentorship and programs for at-risk teens with Kidz2Leaders and being a member of the faith-based organization Roundtable CEOs. All corporate entities tithe 10% of the company profits to charity.