Ethical and politically savvy Chief Information Officer with broad technical knowledge and over 35 years of experience in global Information Technology operations. With a sharp focus on cross-functional customer engagement, Scott Conn excels in IT leadership, particularly in areas such as IT/AI, cybersecurity, innovation, and strategic innovation. He utilizes integrity, optimism, empathy, and adaptability to align IT resources with prioritized business objectives, effectively driving enterprise program management.
In his third career, Scott Conn has been serving as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Mesa, AZ since January 2024. With over 40 years of experience in C-level positions, he excels in IT leadership, combining executive consulting with local government IT expertise and a focus on enterprise program management and strategic innovation.
In his second career, Scott Conn provided IT leadership as an Executive C-level consultant and support services to clients including Cisco, Disney, IBM, Kraft Foods, Barclays, HP, and Motorola. He led enterprise program management for hardware/software-based initiatives to integrate technologies, SOPs, security, and systems, all in support of strategic innovation and change management.
In his first career, Scott Conn served as a Chief Information Officer in the private sector, where he was responsible for European market entry strategies for AT&T Information Systems’ entire product line. He later left AT&T to pursue opportunities in small company turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, and eventually led his own company to go public, showcasing his expertise in Enterprise Program Management and IT Leadership, alongside a commitment to Strategic Innovation.
“When 2 people in the same room always agree – 1 of them is unnecessary,” reflects a truth that even in IT leadership, like that of a Chief Information Officer, diverse perspectives are essential for innovation.
· “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It is about learning to dance in the rain,” a sentiment that resonates in the realm of enterprise program management, where strategic innovation often requires one to adapt and thrive amidst challenges.