Rona Bunn is CIO for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), where she facilitates digital orchestration and leads information technology, data, and digital experience. A two-time Technology All-Star award recipient from Women of Color in STEM, Bunn previously served as CIO at the US Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration. She currently serves on the board of directors of the IT Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) and has held executive board positions at the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Washington DC Metro Area Chapter.
After the show, we spent some more time talking about the mission of NACD and her advice to CIOs and CISOs who aspire to join a board. What follows is that conversation, edited for length and clarity.
A lot of opportunities were available to you. Why did you choose to go to NACD?
I was intrigued by the chance to drive a major transformation that will ultimately make a big difference in how the organization conducts business and responds to customer needs. I saw that there was a good core of people with the desire to transform at NACD, and that I could really help them get to the next level. That was…
