Dwain Wilcox is the Executive Vice President and CIO for thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas.  Thyssenkrupp Elevator is a global manufacturer and service provider for elevators, escalators and passenger boarding bridges consisting of over 52,000 employees and $9 billion in revenues as part of Thyssenkrupp AG, a diversified industrial group with traditional strengths in materials, capital goods, and services businesses with over 158,000 employees in 80 countries.

In his current role, he is responsible for IT strategy and operations for the company’s largest and most profitable business unit serving as a key member of the executive committee and leading major transformations in Field Service and Manufacturing Operations.  He is also responsible for major initiatives in the areas of customer experience, digitalization and IoT.

Prior to thyssenkrupp, Mr. Wilcox served CIO of Axiall Corporation where he was responsible for IT strategy, business transformation, and leading acquisition integration for a fortune 500 global chemical company.

Mr. Wilcox’s career has spanned more than twenty years in diverse industries including consulting, manufacturing, supply chain, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.  Over that span he has led more than eighteen mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and increased business value through global digital transformation. He is married with two children and enjoys golf, outdoor sporting events, camping, fishing, and hiking.

Education:

Florida State University
B.S. Management Information Systems / Computer Science