Frank
Schettini

Frank leverages an entrepreneurial mindset, strong business acumen, and technology expertise to establish a productive partnership between IT and the business. He crafts novel plans to drive strategic initiatives across the organization and to revitalize underperforming IT operations. His ‘out of the box’ thinking fosters resiliency and ensures that an enterprise is prepared to thrive in a competitive environment. As a CIO with P&L and M&A experience, Frank has adeptly navigated dynamic markets and evolving organizations. He has led digital transformation programs with ease by addressing complex challenges with innovative solutions. His broad exposure in insurance, banking, pharmaceutical, nonprofit, and defense industries spans both small companies and global enterprises. With sensitivity to the unique issues facing each firm, Frank delivers tailored approaches that drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

As a CIO, Frank has delivered complex business transformations based upon prioritization of strategic objectives. His accomplishments include rescuing failed projects and protecting investments, strengthening product delivery, and improving customer satisfaction. He is recognized as a collaborative partner to business unit leaders. Frank delivers expert PMO leadership that enables companies to drive operational efficiency and streamline business processes. He has redefined business strategy and buyer engagement models to elevate customer-driven solutions. His experience ranges from establishing a solid IT foundation to building cybersecurity defenses to implementation of AI. Frank provides valuable mentorship and coaching to next generation leaders as he imparts his business strategy knowledge and inspires them to lead innovative projects. His hallmark is driving the turnaround of underperforming operations to better position a company for growth and success.

Frank graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Minor in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis. He continued his education at the University of Maryland and graduated with a Master of Business Administration in Finance and International Business. Fluent in Spanish, Frank has presented at global conferences on cybersecurity, project management, and IT audit. Stepping away from the desk, relishes time spent outdoors with nature including as a volunteer docent at the Brandywine Zoo.