Marlan K. Hardie

Marlan K. Hardie is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in customer experience and digital transformation across various leadership roles. Currently serving as a Board Trustee at the AI for Business Institute and an Advisor at Stage 1 Ventures, Marlan is also an Advisory Board Member at Aware and ARCET Global. With a notable position as Chief Digital Officer at World Wide Technology since July 2018, Marlan emphasizes the importance of customer-centric strategies and employee empowerment. Previous roles include Chief Experience Officer at Salesforce and multiple significant positions at Cisco Systems, Spanlink Communications, and NEC Corporation. Marlan's educational background includes studies at the SMU Cox School of Business and Ernst & Young, complemented by training at the Computer Learning Center.