Susan Doniz
Susan Doniz, (born 15 December 1970) the Chief Information and Data Officer (CIDO) of Disney, having worked in similar leadership roles at Boeing and Qantas.[1] Priori to her transition to Disney, Doniz guided Boeings global IT strategy, digital modernization efforts and cybersecurity initiatives. She is on the Board of the International Panel on the Information Environment, a global science body based in Zurich, Switzerland.[2]
Early life and education
Doniz has an undergraduate degree from Innis College at the University of Toronto. Her native language is Spanish, and she advocates for Hispanic communities in addition to being fluent in English and French.[3]
Career
Doniz began her career at Proctor & Gamble, where she managed several aspects of the company's global IT systems and worked on projects to improve internal processes and efficiency. After her tenure at she took on more executive roles and joined Qantas Airways as Group Chief Information Officer. In this capacity she led the airline's technology strategy, integrating new technologies, building out cybersecurity capacity, and developing new customer-facing systems.
In May 2020 Doniz assumed her role as CIO and Senior Vice President of IT at Boeing. There she was responsible for aligning the company's technological infrastructure, strengthening the company's cybersecurity, and making the most of data analytics for customers and clients.[4] Doniz, now at Disney, has worked for multiple Fortune-500 businesses on global IT strategy, data analytics, and digital transformation efforts designed to modernize operations, support supply chain advancements, and develop a technical workforce.[5]
In December 2025, she joined the Board of the Swiss-based International Panel on the Information Environment.
Awards and honors
Doniz has been recognized for her contributions as a Latina executive, and her pioneering work in digital transformation, in Forbes' recent CIO Next List.[6] Her business leadership in technology has earned her recognition as being among the "Top 100 Women in Tech", the "Impact in Tech" Award, and a "Stevie Prize" for Women in Business, among other awards.[7][8][9][10]
References
- ↑ Magazine Bureau, CDO (2025-02-20). "The Walt Disney Company Appoints Susan Doniz as Chief Information and Data Officer". CDO Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ↑ "Susan Doniz Appointed as IPIE Trustee". International Panel on the Information Environment. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ Línea, Bloomberg (2022-12-12). "Susan Doniz". www.Bloomberglinea.com. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ↑ High, Peter. "Qantas CIO Named CIO And Head Of Data Analytics At Boeing". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ↑ "How Susan Doniz Transforms Boeing Through IT & Analytics - Key Executives". 2025-02-05. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ↑ Giles, Martin. "The Forbes CIO Next List: 2022". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ↑ "100 Influential Women in Tech to Follow | Chief in Tech (CIT)". www.chiefintech.com. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ↑ "2025 Women Of Impact Honorees - Recognizing Women in Tech". womenimpacttech.com. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ↑ Radulovski, Anna (2025-08-01). "100 Influential Women in Tech to Follow". www.womentech.net. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ↑ "Nominations and Lists | 2024 Global Data Power Women". Chief Data Officer Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
This article "Susan Doniz" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:Susan Doniz. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
