Subject: Kimberly-Clark’s Zack Hicks on Driving Digital Innovation

How to equip and inspire an innovative culture

On a recent episode of the podcast, Zack Hicks unpacked his leadership playbook with a focus on many of the “answer the call” moments that have defined his career and set him apart as a true industry innovator and disruptor. After the show, we spent some more time discussing what it takes to develop and inspire an innovative culture that creates tangible business impact. 


Read the bonus Q&A for more insights from Zack, including how he drives digital innovation, orchestrates hackathons, and equips people across the company with the capabilities they need to thrive in a digital world.

Coming Up Wednesday, Jan. 22: Kathy Kay


My guest next Whisperers Wednesday is Kathy Kay, a senior IT executive who enables business success by driving simplicity in a world often bogged down by complexity. Kathy oversees the global technology and digital strategies for Principal Financial Group, where she is building the future — and much more.


In this episode, we’ll explore Kathy’s various roles as a builder, from building businesses, teams, and innovative ecosystems to building clarity, trust, and community. Tune in next week for fresh insights, ideas, and the inspiring stories behind one of IT’s most impactful leaders.

Chief Data Officers Step into the Business Strategist Spotlight


The Chief Data Officer role is quickly evolving as companies seek to capitalize on AI and data literacy. I recently convened a roundtable of seven top data chiefs to discuss the high-priority items on their agendas for the year ahead.


> Read on to find out how these CDOs are approaching artificial intelligence, governance, creating value stories, closing the skills gap, and more.