Thomas Gerdes

Thomas Gerdes has a strong work experience in the IT field. Thomas is currently serving as the EVP & Chief Information Officer at The Heico Companies LLC, where they are responsible for global information technology and information security. Thomas is also a member of the executive leadership team.

Prior to their current role, Thomas worked at Johnson Controls, where they held various positions. Thomas served as the Vice President IT, Johnson Controls Federal Systems from October 2016 to April 2022. Before that, they were the Vice President IT North America, Building Efficiency from November 2015 to September 2016. Additionally, they served as the Executive Director IT Strategy and Corporate Development from April 2014 to October 2015, and as a Program Director from November 2012 to March 2014.

Before their time at Johnson Controls, Thomas worked at Deloitte Consulting LLP as a Senior Manager from August 2006 to November 2012. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Manager at Ernst & Young LLP / Capgemini from June 1998 to August 2006.

Thomas Gerdes attended Purdue University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Society. Thomas later pursued a Master of Science in Finance and Human Resource Management at Purdue University Daniels School of Business.