Steven B. Ambrose, 2013 Honoree
- Title
- Vice president and CIO
- Employer
- DTE Energy
- Location
- Detroit, Mich.
- How are you turning your IT department into a services organization?
- We've started with the formation of four portfolios that represent our core business functions and the institution of metrics oriented to business outcomes.
- Your relationship with a key business leader:
- Prior to my role as CIO, I served several years as chief of staff for our CEO. The strong relationship that I gained based on a deep understanding of the nature of our business has now brought voice and credibility to the IT function as a whole.
- How are you building an IT department for the future?
- By embracing the need for consumerization of technology. The IT profession will need to transition from largely behind the scenes to the forefront.