Ian Cole
Chief Innovation Officer @Give Kids The World Village
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Innovation Officer @Give Kids The World Village
Kissimmee, FL, US
In my role as Chief Innovation Officer at Give Kids The World Village and a member of the Executive Committee, I drive business strategy through the creation and improvement of experiences for wish families, volunteers, staff, and business partners. I lead technology modernization efforts by identifying new technologies and partners for the Village, then leveraging these new tools to improve operating efficiencies and enhance user experiences. Additionally, I am responsible for capital and construction projects including themed-entertainment experiences. This includes the delivery of those experiences through concept, funding, design, construction and turnover to operations teams.
EDUCATION
Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College
M.B.A., Marketing Concentration
Florida State University
B.S., Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT IAN COLE
I have a passion for driving big ideas from concept through operations by leading multi-discipline project and operating teams. As Chief Innovation Officer for Give Kids the World, I lead technology initiatives, business process improvements and capital projects which improve the experience for our guests, volunteers, staff and partners.I spent over two decades at the intersection of technology and digital marketing innovation within the family of Marriott brands, leading strategy and innovation initiatives for Vacation Ownership products and leading as part of M&A teams through a period of strong industry consolidation. I hold a Computer Science Degree from Florida State University and an MBA from the Crummer School of Business at Rollins College. I thrive on education and learning in my professional and personal life - which led to the founding of The Maker Effect Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity which activates and amplifies the efforts of makers in Central Florida. I currently serve on the board of The Maker Effect Foundation and the International Avaya User Group.
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