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Black & Veatch CDTO Mike Adams: Charting Strategy & Digital Innovation

Black & Veatch CDTO Mike Adams: Charting Strategy & Digital Innovation

Update: 2025-07-30
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In part 2 of our Critical Infrastructure for Critical Infrastructure (CI4CI) miniseries, we are joined by Mike Adams, a digital executive who is playing a leading role in this once-in-a-generation inflection point.

As the Chief Digital Technology Officer at Black & Veatch (BV), Mike has a front row seat to the critical infrastructure transformation being driven by the convergence of AI, data centers, and the energy transition. His career journey has been defined by a combination of fearless leadership and clear, inspiring communication, resulting in a leadership style that rallies teams and inspires decisive action. 

Join us as we unpack Mike’s playbook to learn:

  • Mike’s guiding principles for high-stakes decision making
  • How he developed BV’s digital technology strategy
  • Why Mike is embracing the physical and digital aspects of new technology
  • The defining moment that propelled Mike’s CIO Journey
  • How Mike stood out as a leader among his peers

Featuring submitted questions from:

  • Josh Edwards, Global Director of Data Science & Operations, Black & Veatch
  • Joy Johnson, SVP, Office of the CDTO, Black & Veatch
  • Phuong Tram, Retired CIO of Dupont, Chief Digital Advisor, FPT
  • Dani Brown, SVP & CIO, Whirlpool Corporation, 3x Board Director
  • Greg Lane, CIO, State of Delaware
  • Andi Le, Chief Digital Officer, FMC Corporation

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Black & Veatch CDTO Mike Adams: Charting Strategy & Digital Innovation

Black & Veatch CDTO Mike Adams: Charting Strategy & Digital Innovation