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Leaders of the Change: Announcing CGC 2018 Keynote Speaker Andi Mann of Splunk
Posted by on August 22, 2018

Ann Boyd
“Do or do not, there is no try,” is a favorite quote of Andi Mann, Chief Technology Advocate at Splunk, Inc. A Star Wars fanatic and accomplished digital business executive, Mann has more than 30 years of experience across five continents and will be joining us as one of our Cherwell Global Conference (CGC) 2018 general session speakers!
Mann’s experience spans government, corporate IT, small business, and global multinational organizations. Mann provides a lifetime of strategy and insight from his various leadership positions at companies such as CA Technologies, Enterprise Management Associates, Sageable and, currently, Splunk.
As an industry thought-leader, Mann has published articles in multiple publications such as the New York Times and CIO. He is also a co-author of two books: “The Innovative CIO,” and “Visible Ops Private Cloud.” The native Australian has embraced his Colorado home as an avid cycler and skier.
Mann will join the Cherwell Global Conference as a keynote speaker and part of a line-up of industry leaders and Cherwell executives—including our new Chief Executive Officer Sam Gilliland and astronaut, physician, professor, and author Mae Jemison.
The conference will dive into the role digital transformation plays within realm of service management. Under the theme of “Lead the Change,” this year’s program is designed to provide attendees with the tools, resources, and connections to guide their organization’s journey through changing digital landscapes.
If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time join us at the beautiful Broadmoor Hotel and Resort in Colorado Springs. Register here or view the full schedule of breakout sessions, including pre-conference and partner day on Monday, Sept. 17. For more information on CGC, go here.

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