Aldo Mancini

Aldo is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in technology and finance, specializing in Interim CIO services, CIO mentoring, and IT succession planning. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, complemented by an MBA, with a focus on Finance, from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business, Aldo brings a robust expertise that spans strategic alignment, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and mastery of IT financials.

Throughout his distinguished career, Aldo has held executive roles as Global Chief Information Officer (CIO), Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Chief Data Officer (CDO). He has worked at major corporations such as American Express, Discover Financial Services, and Amazon. While at American Express and Discover, he was instrumental in designing and implementing state-of-the-art data, analytics, and decisioning platforms. His tenure as a Principal Consultant at AWS within the Global Specialty Practice of Advisory allowed him to guide diverse industries across the world through IT strategy alignment and organizational change, aiding them in successfully adopting cloud technologies for digital transformation.

As an Interim CIO, Aldo excels in steering IT departments through critical transitions, ensuring a strong alignment between business and IT to support key business objectives and maintaining operational excellence in times of change.

In his mentoring role, Aldo empowers current CIOs to elevate their strategic thinking, enhance their grasp of IT financials, bolster cybersecurity measures, drive innovation, manage vendor relationships, and leverage data and analytics for a competitive edge.

Aldo's approach to IT succession planning is focused on more than just continuity; it's about future-proofing leadership. This strategic coaching ensures organizations are not only ready to face upcoming challenges but are set to excel in periods of transition.