The Heller Report: Tech Leader Reading List - call for recommendations

Share your recommendations for the books you have recently read or listened to that have helped you as a business technology leader. We will publish a “recommended reading” list based on your responses in an upcoming issue.

The successful use of AI demands a shift in how organizations store, organize, process and think about data, says Michael Cohen, global chief data and analytics officer at Plus Company. In this interview, he reviews principles required to prepare for AI applications, such as establishing a data architecture that handles varied data from text, voice, video and images, and the benefits companies can realize from this work.

Heller has appointed Tom Sexton to the position of Associate. In this role, Sexton will help match clients seeking leadership with top-tier technology talent. He will assist candidate outreach efforts, research the talent market, and streamline logistics to create a seamless experience for the firm’s clients and candidates. Prior to joining Heller, Sexton managed recruitment of attorneys and summer associates for an international law firm.

Heller Search was recently retained to recruit a Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Brunswick, a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Headquartered in Mettawa, Ill., Brunswick is home to more than 60 brands and operates in 27 countries. For this role, we identified Samir Shah, who most recently was Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Fortune Brand Innovations. He holds a B.S. from Maharaja Sayahi Rao University and an MBA from Bowling Green State University. Best of luck, Samir!