Jacob Ferro

Executive Vice President, Chief Information, Technology & Product Officer
Clario
 

Jay Ferro is an award-winning technology leader who works with diverse global corporations to accelerate growth, improve profitability, and achieve exceptional operational results. Jay possesses an unwavering commitment to excellence with highly effective planning, organizational development, continuous improvement, and communication skills.

Jay is currently EVP, Chief Information, Technology & Product Officer for Clario, a global data and technology company that minimizes risk and uncertainty in clinical trials, so that organizations can move ahead quickly – and with confidence. Prior to Clario, Jay was Chief Information Officer for The Quikrete Companies, the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes in North America; Chief Customer Officer for Rackspace, Inc, a global managed hosting and cloud provider; Chief Information & Technology Officer for TransPerfect, a global translation services organization; and EVP, Chief Information & Product Officer for EarthLink, a leading provider of network communications and managed services.

From 2012-2016, Jay was Global Chief Information Officer for the American Cancer Society, a worldwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Jay led ACS’s historic digital transformation, as well as the consolidation of 12 independent companies into one global entity.

Jay spent the previous eight years at American International Group (AIG), most recently as Vice President, CIO for AIG Aerospace & AIG Personal Lines. Jay also served as CFO for AIG Operations and Systems, leading multiple international synergy initiatives.

Jay is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer around the world. He has been featured in multiple publications, including Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and CIO Magazine. Jay has been highlighted in a number of books, including Digital Transformation (Herbert, L, 2017). In recognition of his accomplishments, Jay was selected as 2023 Mid-Cap CIO of the Year, 2023 ATP Executive Leader of the Year, Georgia CIO of the Year in both 2011 and 2015, Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader in 2015, and CIO Magazine CIO 100 in 2015.

Jay’s commitment and dedication to giving back to the community is evidenced by the time and energy he contributes.  He has been elected to multiple community boards, including Catholic Charities of Atlanta and InspireEdu.

Jay earned both his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and his Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Georgia and lives in Atlanta with his three sons. 

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