Juan Cortes
Chief Information Officer (CIO) | Enterprise Technology & Digital Transformation Leader | IT Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance & Value Creation | Board Advisor
- Role
- Board Member Trustee at Envision Ohio
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Juan Cortes
Chief Information Officer and senior technology executive with 25+ years of experience leading enterprise IT strategy, governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across Fortune 100 and mid-market organizations. Proven ability to align technology investments with business strategy, drive operational excellence, and deliver measurable value through modernization, automation, and disciplined execution.Currently serving as Senior Director of Digital & Information Technology at OPW Global, operating in a CIO-equivalent capacity with responsibility for enterprise platforms, digital customer experience, M & As, vendor strategy, and IT governance within a global, matrixed environment. Trusted advisor to executive leadership, translating business priorities into scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.Recognized for building high-performing teams, modernizing legacy environments, optimizing cost structures, and establishing governance models that accelerate decision-making while reducing risk. Background includes leadership roles at Kroger, Procter & Gamble, HP, Cengage Learning, and Skidmore Enterprises, along with 22 years as a U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer, bringing disciplined leadership, risk management, and mission-focused execution.Board-level experience and strong collaborator with CEOs, CFOs, and private equity stakeholders to support growth, integration, and transformation initiatives.
Experience
Board Member Trustee
Jan 2024 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US
Provide strategic oversight and governance as a board trustee, advising on organizational growth, brand strategy, and operational sustainability.• Contribute technology, risk, and transformation perspective to executive leadership and board decision-making.• Support long-term strategy development aligned to changing demographics, community needs, and operational scalability.
Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Information Technology
University of Cincinnati - College of Engineering and Applied Science
Associate of Science - AS, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Program Management
- IT Operations
- Vendor Management
- Hardware
- Troubleshooting
- Disaster Recovery
- Security
- Enterprise Architecture
- Technical Support
- Strategic Planning
- Software Documentation
- Sdlc
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Software Implementation
- Business Development
- Strategy
- IT Management
- Databases
- Customer Relations
- IT Service Management
- Change Management
- Training
- Sharepoint
- Risk Management
- Data Center
- Information Technology
- Integration
- Project Portfolio Management
- Servers
- Crm
- Itil
- Budgets
- IT Strategy
- Pmo
- Pmp
- Leadership
- Management
- Process Improvement
- Networking
- Help Desk Support
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