OIA Global CIO Todd Earls Wins 2024 Michigan ORBIE Award

PORTLAND, OREGON, USA, 25 November 2024 – OIA Global CIO Todd Earls has been named the 2024 Michigan ORBIE® Award winner in the Enterprise category. This prestigious recognition celebrates exceptional CIOs who demonstrate outstanding technology leadership, drive innovation, and deliver significant business value for organizations.

The Michigan ORBIE® Awards, presented by MichiganCIO, honor CIOs who lead with vision, create measurable value, and foster community engagement. Winners are selected through a rigorous peer-review process that evaluates leadership effectiveness, innovation, and the ability to align IT strategy with business goals. Todd’s recognition highlights his exceptional ability to guide OIA Global through a rapidly evolving technological landscape, ensuring the company remains competitive in the global logistics and supply chain industry.

With over 27 years of global IT experience, Todd Earls has redefined OIA Global’s technology strategy. His leadership has elevated the company’s IT function into a data-driven powerhouse. Under his direction, OIA has implemented innovative solutions that enhance internal productivity, streamline operations, and improve customer experiences. By prioritizing digital transformation, Todd has helped OIA Global remain adaptable to the dynamic needs of its customers, delivering solutions that foster efficiency and drive business success.

Reflecting on the recognition, Todd remarked:

“Winning the ORBIE is truly a recognition of a team effort—one I’m so proud to accept on behalf of my exceptional IT team at OIA Global. I’m grateful to work with a team that shows up every day, eager to learn, committed to supporting one another, and passionate about delivering solutions to our stakeholders. This award may have my name on it, but it belongs to every person I’ve worked with and everyone who has supported me on this journey.”

A key aspect of Todd’s leadership as OIA Global CIO is his commitment to collaborative innovation. He emphasizes the importance of cross-functional teamwork and integrating advanced technologies to solve complex challenges. This approach has enabled OIA to create transformative solutions that optimize internal processes and provide customers with exceptional digital tools and resources.

Before joining OIA Global, Todd held prominent IT leadership roles at Eaton, Stryker Corporation, and Procter & Gamble. These experiences gave him extensive expertise in managing complex global IT challenges and implementing scalable solutions in diverse industries. His ability to navigate organizational complexities and lead large-scale IT transformations has been instrumental in his success. At OIA, he continues to build on this expertise, driving innovation and ensuring the company stays ahead of the curve in the highly competitive logistics sector.

Todd holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University. His educational background and decades of professional experience position him as a leader who bridges the gap between technology and business strategy.