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Benedetto Conversano

Group Chief Information Officer at Diageo

Benedetto Conversano is a seasoned IT professional and leader, currently serving as a member of the Digital Advisory Board at Mars Petcare. He has a robust background in information technology and digital transformation, having held significant positions in various multinational corporations.

Professional Background

Conversano has extensive experience in the consumer goods and retail sectors. He is currently the Group Chief Information Officer at Diageo, a role he has held since May 2020, where he oversees the company’s digital and technology functions.3 Before joining Diageo, he was the Chief Digital and Information Officer at Avon, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the company's digital strategies.2 3 His earlier career includes key positions at IKEA, where he was instrumental in implementing IT strategies that facilitated the company's entry into e-commerce, and Procter & Gamble, where he contributed to the development of innovative IT solutions.2 3

Education and Skills

Benedetto Conversano holds a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering from Politecnico di Bari and has completed several executive education programs at prestigious institutions, including the University of Oxford and the Wharton School.1 He is known for his passion for driving change through technology and process innovation, and he focuses on organizational development to achieve business results.2

Contributions to Mars Petcare

As a member of the Digital Advisory Board at Mars Petcare, Conversano is involved in enhancing the company's digital capabilities, aiming to transform customer experiences and optimize business processes.4 His expertise in digital transformation and leadership in IT positions him as a valuable asset to the board.

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Jul 15 · mars.com

Supercharging our digital capabilities to transform the experience of ...

Jan 10 · cio.com

Diageo appoints Benedetto Conversano as CIO

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Experience

Group Chief Information Officer at Diageo (March 2020 - Present)

Non Executive Director at Satellite Applications Catapult (June 2022 - Present), Group Chief Digital & Information Officer at Avon (September 2018 - March 2020), Group Chief Information Officer at Jerónimo Martins (July 2015 - August 2018), IT Strategy Implementation Leader - CIO Office at IKEA Group (September 2012 - June 2015)

Education

["Master's degree, Electronic engineering / Microelectronics; Satellite communication at Politecnico di Bari (1988 - 1993)", 'Strategic persuasion and influencing leadership at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2014)', 'Strategic Management Program at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (2016)', 'Strategic Management Program at Kellogg Executive Education (2016)', 'High performance leadership at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2012)', 'CIO Academy at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2011)'], ["Master's degree, Electronic engineering / Microelectronics; Satellite communication at Politecnico di Bari (1988 - 1993)", 'Strategic persuasion and influencing leadership at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2014)', 'Strategic Management Program at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (2016)', 'Strategic Management Program at Kellogg Executive Education (2016)', 'High performance leadership at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2012)', 'CIO Academy at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2011)'], ["Master's degree, Electronic engineering / Microelectronics; Satellite communication at Politecnico di Bari (1988 - 1993)", 'Strategic persuasion and influencing leadership at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2014)', 'Strategic Management Program at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (2016)', 'Strategic Management Program at Kellogg Executive Education (2016)', 'High performance leadership at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2012)', 'CIO Academy at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2011)'], ["Master's degree, Electronic engineering / Microelectronics; Satellite communication at Politecnico di Bari (1988 - 1993)", 'Strategic persuasion and influencing leadership at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2014)', 'Strategic Management Program at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (2016)', 'Strategic Management Program at Kellogg Executive Education (2016)', 'High performance leadership at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2012)', 'CIO Academy at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2011)'], ["Master's degree, Electronic engineering / Microelectronics; Satellite communication at Politecnico di Bari (1988 - 1993)", 'Strategic persuasion and influencing leadership at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2014)', 'Strategic Management Program at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (2016)', 'Strategic Management Program at Kellogg Executive Education (2016)', 'High performance leadership at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2012)', 'CIO Academy at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2011)'], ["Master's degree, Electronic engineering / Microelectronics; Satellite communication at Politecnico di Bari (1988 - 1993)", 'Strategic persuasion and influencing leadership at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2014)', 'Strategic Management Program at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (2016)', 'Strategic Management Program at Kellogg Executive Education (2016)', 'High performance leadership at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2012)', 'CIO Academy at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2011)']

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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Benedetto Conversano

Group Chief Information Officer at Diageo

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