USG Corporation CIO Creighton Warren Recognized as Technology Leader
April 05 2017 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
USG Corporation (NYSE: USG), an industry-leading manufacturer of
building products and innovative solutions, is proud to announce
that its Chief Information Officer Creighton Warren has been named
a ‘Premier 100 Technology Leader’ by Computerworld, a leading
information technology (IT) media brand that covers the breadth of
business technology. Warren joins an esteemed list of 100 business
leaders who are contributing to their industries through
exceptional technology strategy and innovative approaches to
organizational challenges.
Now in its 18th year, the awards program honors technology and
business leaders from a wide range of industries. As a recipient,
Warren was recognized for his critical technology leadership within
USG. Warren’s guidance enables USG’s skilled teams to
conceptualize, design and deliver impactful business solutions, and
his execution of a multifaceted IT strategy helped USG outperform
the market during the construction industry rebound.
“Creighton Warren plays an integral role in leading the digital
transformation of our company,” said Matt Hilzinger, USG
Corporation’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
“We strive for better ways to serve our customers and employees,
and the IT strategies implemented by Creighton and his team have
helped us improve everything from our operations to our
profitability. We have transformed into a leaner, more agile
organization, which enhances our position as an industry
leader.”
“I am honored to be recognized among my technology industry
peers as a ‘Premier 100 Technology Leader,’” said Warren. “This
award is truly a reflection of our entire team’s efforts. I am
proud to lead our talented IT team who continues USG’s legacy of
industry leadership and ensures our IT programs serve as an
important foundation to help us provide excellent service to our
customers.”
Since joining USG in 2003, Warren has led the development and
execution of a business-focused IT strategy. In his current role as
USG’s Chief Information Officer, he leads technology efforts from
strategy through implementation and operations. During his tenure,
USG’s IT team has become increasingly customer-centric with
improved technology training and proactive service delivery that
supports business results. Warren was accountable for the IT
portion of a significant customer satisfaction initiative involving
the company-wide deployment of Oracle eBusiness Suite across more
than 50 manufacturing facilities. In 2014 his leadership team
received the ‘Most Effective IT Team’ award sponsored by the
Chicagoland chapters of the Society of Information Management (SIM)
and Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP).
The Computerworld ‘Premier 100 Technology Leaders’ were
recognized during an awards ceremony on March 22, 2017 at the
AGENDA Conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, which was
co-produced by CIO, Computerworld and the CIO Executive
Council.
For more information about USG and its commitment to advancing
the manufacturing industry, visit usg.com.
About USG Corporation
USG Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of building
products and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, USG
serves construction markets around the world through its United
States Gypsum Company and USG Interiors, LLC subsidiaries and its
international subsidiaries, including its USG Boral Building
Products joint venture. Its wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and
roofing products provide the solutions that enable customers to
build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. Its
USG Boral Building Products joint venture is a leading plasterboard
and ceilings producer across Asia, Australasia and the Middle East.
For additional information, visit www.usg.com.
About the Premier 100 Technology Leadership Awards
The Premier 100 program was created in 2000 to spotlight
individuals who have had a positive impact on their organizations
through technology. These are individuals who manage internal IT
organizations, mentor and motivate their IT teams and business
colleagues, create a positive work environment, envision innovative
solutions to business challenges and effectively manage and execute
IT strategies. Each year nominees are invited to complete a survey
that addresses a number of topics, including their background and
experience and their attitude toward risk and innovation. Using
Computerworld's IT Leader Index, which is a measurement of how
closely an individual matches our definition of the IT Leader, we
analyze the data. Each year, 100 honorees are selected to receive
this life-time recognition award. Information on previous honorees
can be viewed
at: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9065479/Premier_100_IT_Leaders.
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