Podcast Interview with Todd Kackley, Global CIO of Textron

07/11/24 • 23 min

Podcast Summary: Interview with Todd Kackley, Global CIO of Textron

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Todd Kackley, the global CIO of Textron, a company with a rich history spanning over 100 years. Textron is renowned for its diverse range of land, air, and sea equipment, including Cessna Aircraft, Beechcraft, Easy Go golf carts, and Bell Helicopters. Textron continues to drive innovation and excellence in its field as a global manufacturing giant.

Todd, who has been with Textron for 16 years, shared fascinating insights into the company's forward-thinking approach. Textron's recent acquisition of Pipistrel, the first-ever certified electric-powered aircraft, highlighted our conversation, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.

As Todd highlighted, one of Textron's key strengths is its commitment to extensive development life cycle research, often spanning 12 to 15 years before a new device, equipment, or machine reaches the market. This long-term perspective ensures that Textron remains at the forefront of technological advancements, their solid dedication to Research & Development, and commitment to innovation.

Todd also discussed Textron's committmentss to the U.S. government, including projects like the Future Long-Term Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). As the CIO, he emphasized the importance of compliance, staying updated with the latest technology, and implementing robust controls to ensure trust, privacy, and security across the organization's global operations.

Leadership and organizational culture were also key themes in our discussion. Todd shared his efforts to build a culture that embraces remote work and leverages collaboration tools to motivate and empower employees to achieve the organization's mission. He stressed the importance of creating an environment built on empowerment and trust.

Looking to the future, Todd spoke about the transformative potential of generative AI and its impact on the industry and services. He also offered valuable advice for aspiring CIOs and business leaders in the information technology sector, emphasizing the need to build a strong personal brand and carve out a niche that can drive meaningful impact for their organizations.

This episode provides a comprehensive look into how Textron, under Todd's leadership, is navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving technological landscape while maintaining its legacy of innovation and excellence.

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Podcast Summary: Interview with Todd Kackley, Global CIO of Textron

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