About this episode

Denise Russell Fleming shares her insights on leadership and transformation in technology at enterprise scale.

There is no better guest to celebrate our 100th Whisperers episode with than Denise Russell Fleming, CIO and EVP of Technology & Global Services at BD. Denise has built a remarkable career across telecom, aerospace, defense, and healthcare, leading large-scale transformation while staying laser-focused on three vital areas: purpose, people, and impact. Throughout her leadership journey, her ability to ensure clarity and deliver outcomes at scale has made her the go-to for orchestrating the most complex cross-company, high-stakes initiatives. Denise embodies everything it means to be a Tech Whisperer. In this episode, we’re unpacking her playbook, the experiences that shaped her career, and the lessons she’s learned—and that you can apply—from navigating complex transformations. Connect with Denise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniserussellfleming/ BD: https://www.bd.com/ Tune in for wisdom from Denise’s journey, including: Balancing executive responsibilities, community engagement, and personal growth The key to wearing multiple leadership hats simultaneously Finding alignment between enterprise strategy and IT investment Leading enterprise-scale transformation in highly…

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