SIM in the Suburbs Dinner (North & Northwest)

Topic:   Operating I.T. Like a CEO

Speaker:   Catherine Brune (CIO - Allstate)

When:   Tuesday, April 7, 2009 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Where:   The Arboretum Club 401 Half Day Road Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Phone: 847-913-9112

Who:   Catherine Brune (CIO) Allstate

For the last few years, there’s been so much talk about “running IT like a business” that you couldn’t hide from that catch-phrase, even in the deepest, darkest server room. But how has this concept evolved, not only over the years, but as a result of today’s tumultuous economic climate where there’s no such thing as “business as usual.”

Please join SIM In The Suburbs and Catherine S. Brune, senior vice president and chief information officer for Allstate Insurance Company. Brune will share her experiences and trigger a compelling discussion of ideas that address the tough issues IT leaders face today in running their business, engaging their employees, and focusing on the things that matter most.

Brune is responsible for enterprise-wide technology strategy, network infrastructure, enterprise applications, and technology-related governance, security, and compliance activities. She is also responsible for all aspects of Allstate Protection technology, including architecture, thought leadership on technology trends, selection and adoption of appropriate technology products and services, and development and maintenance of innovative and effective technology solutions.

We look forward to seeing you on April 7th.

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Additional Details:  

Agenda:
5:30pm - 6:30pm Social Hour / Networking
6:30pm - 7:30pm Announcements and Dinner
7:30pm - 8:30pm Keynote Speaker and Q&A
8:30pm - Adjourn

Cost:
$40 per member. Includes dinner and cash bar
$45 per *guest. Includes dinner and cash bar

*Must be accompanied by a SIM member

Sustaining Partner:

SIM – Chicago Chapter (One of Our Own)
Dr. Gezinus Hidding

Dr. Hidding, an associate professor at Loyola University, Chicago was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal in a jointly written article titled “The IT Platform Principle: The First Shall not be Last”. Congratulations to Dr. Hidding (a SIM Member) on this nationally published article. You can read the article at:
“The IT Platform Principle: The First Shall not be Last”

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