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Maria Lensing's journey in the C-suite is marked by strategic leadership and impactful transformation across multiple industries in the Fortune 50. Her expertise encompasses customer-centric innovation, strategic business development, value optimization, market differentiation, and digital transformation. In addition, she serves as an independent board director for Sorenson Communications and HITEC, offering invaluable guidance on technology governance, cyber risk management, and data & AI initiatives.
Most recently as the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of Technology at Walgreens, Maria spearheaded the strategic technology plan to drive the company's long-term growth. Her role encompassed a broad range of responsibilities, including workforce strategy, vendor management, supplier diversity, technology governance, compliance, and financial management. Her leadership ensured that the technology organization delivered consistent, strategic, and transparent value to the business.
Before joining Walgreens, Maria served as the Chief Technology Officer at McKesson, a Fortune 6 company. In this role, she was instrumental in developing the company's technology stack vision, strategy, and architectures. Her leadership was crucial in accelerating technology solutions to support vaccine distribution in the US earning her the CTO of the Year award from Tech Titans in 2021. Maria's tenure at McKesson also saw her implement structural improvements that led to a 20% reduction in business disruptions and successfully outsource technology operations to enhance business enablement, increase automation, and accelerate digital transformation.
Prior to her role at McKesson, Maria’s career at AT&T spanned 11 years, where she held various technical and business leadership positions. As the President of Healthcare Solutions, she played a vital role through the pandemic to provide essential infrastructure and connectivity solutions to healthcare entities. Maria also introduced the first 5G trials in healthcare in the US. Her efforts at AT&T helped healthcare customers improve efficiency, system availability, security, and compliance while accelerating digital transformation.
Maria's educational background includes a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Engineering Management from Christian Brothers University, as well as Executive Education from Harvard Business School. She is deeply committed to fostering a culture of excellence within her teams, championing STEM education initiatives, and amplifying the influence of Hispanic technology leaders. Her outstanding contributions have earned her prestigious accolades and honors, including recognition as one of the World 50 Next Women, being named among the Top 100 Latinas by Latino Leaders Magazine, and named Super Women in Business by the Dallas Business Journal.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Maria's ability to balance her demanding professional responsibilities with her commitment to family is a testament to her dedication and resilience.
As Maria continues to drive technological and strategic advancements in her professional endeavors, she remains focused on creating a lasting impact on the organizations she serves and the broader community. Her journey is a compelling story of leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Her ability to navigate complex challenges, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver measurable results has earned her a well-deserved reputation as a transformative leader in the technology sector. With her continued dedication to her craft and her unwavering commitment to making a difference, Maria's impact on the industry and the community will undoubtedly continue to grow.
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