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Note: This CIO is focused on business intelligence as a way to gain an advantage in the market.
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Vincent Melvin
CIO, Arrow Electronics
How long at current company: Six years at this electronics distribution company.
Career accomplishment I'm most proud of: I've always tried to make sure that the IT organization knew its role as enabling and supporting the company's business goals. When the IT organization is truly aligned with the business, the partnership can be a game changer.
Most important career influencer: My mentor when I first joined IBM, Carla Pariser. She made sure that I had opportunities to learn, and I was able to watch how she managed relationships...