Since technology is shaping your business, it must shape your decisions.
Those that don't, fall behind.
Which will yours be?
Hi, I'm Kathryn Guarini.
I help leaders stop reacting to technology and start using it to define what's possible.
As a corporate board director and the former CIO of IBM — with 25+ years in executive leadership, a PhD in applied physics, and 65+ patents — I’ve spent my career at the intersection of technology and business. I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to use technology as a source of competitive advantage.
The difference is not effort or intent. It’s where technology sits in the decision.
Recent Honors
About Me
My path runs from the physics lab to the C-suite — and every step shaped how I think about technology, leadership, and what’s possible when the two are aligned.
Speaker Reel
Speaking
I love speaking about how technology, innovation, and leadership intersect to create real impact. Whether exploring AI, digital transformation, or purposeful leadership, my talks invite people to think differently, act boldly, and shape a more inclusive, tech-driven future.
Impact
Leading with IT isn’t a theory. Here’s what it looks like in practice — across industries, boardrooms, and organizations built to compete.
Mother of Invention
A space for reflection and connection.
Dive into my thoughts on leadership, innovation, and humanity. Through stories and lessons learned, I explore what it means to create a better future, together.
Insights
From keynotes to in-depth articles, see where my ideas are making waves.
