Subject: Eaton CIO Katrina Redmond on honing IT for operational excellence

Driving “better, smarter, faster” innovation and business outcomes

As part of our “Critical Infrastructure for Critical Infrastructure (CI4CI)” miniseries, Katrina Redmond joined me on the podcast to discuss how she is building the mindset, culture, and future-ready talent to drive global transformation at Eaton.


After the show, we spent some more time exploring the company’s bold transformation agenda as well as Katrina’s unique path to the CIO role and how it’s fueled her focus on “better, smarter, faster.” Head over to my CIO Whisperers column for more wisdom from Katrina, including a powerful wake-up call to companies that haven’t shifted their thinking about the technology organization’s true value as a strategic business partner.

Coming Up Wed., Aug. 27: Tech Whisperers’ Greatest Hits!


Over the past three years behind the Tech Whisperers mic, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with more than 100 trailblazing technology leaders about the secrets behind their successes and the experiences that have shaped their leadership philosophies and amazing career journeys. Each of these executives has shared hard-earned lessons and unique perspectives that challenge the way we think about leadership, innovation, and the future of work.


Next Whisperers Wednesday, we’re taking a look back at some of the Tech Whisperers’ greatest hits! Tune in for this special episode showcasing some of the most thought-provoking moments and insights from five of our top episodes. You'll hear from:

  • Deneen DeFiore on mastering the basics before driving transformation

  • Frank LaQuinta on rallying an entire firm to future-proof for the next decade

  • Abhi Dhar on why transformation is as much about people as it is about technology

  • Shawn Banerji and Martha Heller on resisting AI hype and focusing on ethics, and how the CIO role is evolving into something far more strategic

  • Rob Carter on his “Q-Cubed” leadership formula that blends intelligence, empathy, and one more secret ingredient