H.D. Smith's guest appearances

H.D. Smith

Pharmacy Podcast Network

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

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Peter Diamandis

Fannie Mae

Seth Godin

Wes Chapman

Ralph Lauren

Marc Lore

Estee Lauder

Scott Galloway

Larry Sanger

Pat Grady

Simon Sinek

Scott Adams

Peter Zeihan

Stanley McChrystal

Jenny Craig

OwlTail

David Guzman

Among other topics, David discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:  The business of HD Smith The role that IT plays in the business His strategy and the plans that he has for strategic imperatives and the future of IT How he thinks about organizing IT to realize the strategic vision for the organization The development of a portfolio of vendor partners, and best practices for managing vendors How the strategic role of the CIO has changed throughout his career at multiple organization  David Guzman’s Biography David Guzman is the Chief Information Officer of H.D. Smith, a pharmaceutical products distribution and services business based in Springfield, Illinois.  As CIO David is responsible for developing and implementing IT initiatives to enhance the customer experience and advance H.D. Smith’s supply-chain and cost-management systems. Prior to his time at H.D. Smith, David served at the C-Level of multiple major organizations including K-Mart, Office Depot, Owens &amp; Minor, GSI Commerce, and Axciom. David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Yale University, and has received many awards for his technology acumen, including stints on Information Week’s 500 in 2001 and 2003, Business Week’s Websmart 50, and ComputerWorld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders

Among other topics, David discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy: <ul> <li>The business of HD Smith</li> <li>The role that IT plays in the business</li> <li>His strategy and the plans that he has for strategic imperatives and the future of IT</li> <li>How he thinks about organizing IT to realize the strategic vision for the organization</li> <li>The development of a portfolio of vendor partners, and best practices for managing vendors</li> <li>How the strategic role of the CIO has changed throughout his career at multiple organization</li> </ul> David Guzman’s Biography David Guzman is the Chief Information Officer of H.D. Smith, a pharmaceutical products distribution and services business based in Springfield, Illinois.  As CIO David is responsible for developing and implementing IT initiatives to enhance the customer experience and advance H.D. Smith’s supply-chain and cost-management systems. Prior to his time at H.D. Smith, David served at the C-Level of multiple major organizations including K-Mart, Office Depot, Owens &amp; Minor, GSI Commerce, and Axciom. David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Yale University, and has received many awards for his technology acumen, including stints on Information Week’s 500 in 2001 and 2003, Business Week’s Websmart 50, and ComputerWorld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders

David Guzman, Chief Information Officer of H.D. Smith

Ron Lanton

Ron Lanton is Government Affairs Counsel at H. D. Smith.  Ron's responsibilities are to oversee the Government Affairs Department and related activities for the corporation. Ron's government affairs and legal experience includes activities on the municipal, state and federal levels of government. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University and a Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He is currently admitted to practice law in Illinois and the District of Columbia with a NY license pen

Ron Lanton is Government Affairs Counsel at H. D. Smith. Ron's responsibilities are to oversee the Government Affairs Department and related activities for the corporation. Ron's government affairs and legal experience includes activities on the municipal, state and federal levels of government. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University and a Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He is currently admitted to practice law in Illinois and the District of Columbia with a NY license pen

Pharmacy Podcast Episode 40 Interview Ron Lanton Government Affairs Counsel H.D. Smith