Akira Bell is an IT leader known for creating and executing an transformational IT strategy that creates value for internal and external stakeholders. She won the CIO 100 Award for innovation for technology that assisted in the Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. She fosters a collaborative environment, where new ideas are shared and challenged freely. Akira Bell earned her BSE in Operations Research from Princeton University and has over 20 years of experience in IT leadership in various industries including Energy, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Products, Retail, Healthcare and Higher Education.