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    Eric Acton

    Innovation & Transformation Leader

    Eric Acton is an entrepreneurial technology leader and innovator currently serving as the Founder and Chief Imagineer at CXXO Digital since 2023.1 With a career spanning over two decades, Acton has held various leadership roles in technology and digital transformation.

    Career Highlights

    Current Roles::

    • Founder and Chief Imagineer at CXXO Digital (2023 - Present)
    • Board of Advisors at GODOT (Good Organization of Delivery and Operations Technology) (2023 - Present)

    Previous Positions::

    • Digital Business Partner and Transformation & Innovation Leader at Dell (2015 - 2017)
    • Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Cloud Analytics Architect at Neochange, Inc. (2010 - 2013)
    • Co-Founder & Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at GritaFuerte S.A. de C.V. (2006 - 2009)
    • Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Co-Founder at Sundial Marketplace Corp. (1999 - 2000)
    • Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at MaxMiles, Inc. (1997 - 1999)

    Expertise and Approach

    Acton describes himself as a "relentless change agent" who challenges the status quo and constantly seeks better solutions.1 His areas of expertise include:

    • Digital innovation
    • Digital business strategy
    • Digital transformation consulting
    • Consumer engagement
    • Change management

    He prides himself on being equally comfortable in startup environments and navigating the complexities of Global 100 enterprises. Acton's approach combines a love for the latest technology with pragmatic application in enterprise settings.1

    Professional Philosophy

    Acton views himself as a "Digital Imagineer," focusing on the "Art of the Possible" in technology and innovation.1 He emphasizes collaboration, lateral thinking, and a results-oriented mindset, often working behind the scenes to drive change and innovation.

    Eric Acton's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/ericacton, where more details about his professional journey and current endeavors are available.1

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    Experience

    Founder, Chief Imagineer at CXXO Digital (2023 - Present)
    Head of Innovation Ecosystems at Rolls-Royce (2019 - 2023), Board of Advisors at GODOT and Trust-Place (Current)

    Education

    Executive Program at MIT Sloan School of Management; B.Eco in Economics, IT at Monash University; Chemical Engineering studies at University of Melbourne

    Location

    Charlotte Metro