DXC CIO makes 100 Executive Women In Tech To Watch list

January 25, 2023

Congratulations to DXC Technology Chief Information Officer (CIO), Kristie Grinnell, for being named one of the 100 Executive Women In Tech To Watch by the WomenTech Network.

Spearheading international IT strategies

Kristie's DXC Technology career sees her spearhead international IT strategy and operations, optimizing systems for maximum performance in addition to introducing new digital components for improved efficiency, all with the goal of enabling the company to provide superior service and innovation to its customers worldwide.

Kristie's guidance helps enables the establishment of a dependable global IT infrastructure that allows DXC Technology to offer world-class service and innovation specifically tailored towards its customers on an international level.

Previous leadership experience

Kristie previously served as global CIO and Vice President for supply chain at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). Prior to that, Kristie was director of planning and governance and director of client delivery enablement for Computer Sciences Corporation, a predecessor of DXC Technology.

Supporting STEM programs for young women

A strong supporter of academic STEM programs for young women, Kristie serves as chair of the Capital CIO Advisory Board and is a member of the STEMforHER Advisory Board. Kristie earned an MBA degree from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Earning many honors for her accomplishments

Kristie has earned a wide range of honors for her accomplishments. The 2018 Women in Technology STEM Leadership Award and the Washington Business Journal's 2020 Women Who Mean Business Award both celebrated Kristie’s successes as Global CIO and Vice President for Supply Chain at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT).

In 2021, Kristie was awarded with National CIO of the Year® ORBIE® award as well as Capital CIO of the Year® ORBIE®, verifying that she is an elite leader among technology professionals.

Powerful women moving technology forward

100 Executive Women In Tech To Watch list recognizes and honors powerful women moving technology forward. The list highlights some of the top technologists, innovators, and influential women holding leadership positions in the tech industry. These exceptional leaders set a precedent for future generations with their exemplary leadership within this ever-growing industry.

WomenTech has put together the list of women in tech leaders to watch in 2023 based on nominations, direct applications, information from our database, interviews, company websites, and other public sources. The one thing that unites them all is their passion and resolve to make a difference in the tech world.

Cultivating a diverse global network

The WomenTech Network is one of the world's leading communities for women in tech.

Tech leaders collaborate with the network to cultivate a diverse global network. The WomenTech Network strives to empower women in tech through leadership development, professional growth, and mentorship programs. The WomenTech Network hosts regular career networking events and a global tech conference for members to connect with like-minded professionals and learn about job opportunities at leading companies that value diversity.

Empowering women in technology

WomenTech Network’s mission is to empower women in tech through leadership development, professional growth, mentorship, and networking events. WomenTech Network is inspiring women to make a difference by building impactful and inclusive technology while introducing them to like-minded people, inspiring speakers, and opportunities at leading companies that aim to create diverse teams and a culture of belonging.