Seth Cohen
Chief Information Officer
Professional Overview
Seth Cohen is a seasoned Chief Information Officer with over 30 years of experience driving digital transformation and information technology strategy across leading global enterprises. As the CIO of Procter & Gamble, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information systems, data infrastructure, and technological innovation to support its diverse consumer product portfolio and international operations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Information Officer at Procter & Gamble since 2024, Seth is responsible for aligning the company's technology roadmap with its strategic business objectives. He leads a team of over 2,000 IT professionals and oversees a multi-billion-dollar annual technology budget. Under his leadership, Procter & Gamble has accelerated its digital transformation, implementing cutting-edge cloud computing, big data analytics, and robotic process automation solutions to optimize operations, enhance customer experience, and drive sustainable growth.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Procter & Gamble, Seth held several senior IT leadership roles at PepsiCo and Reckitt Benckiser (RB). As the Global CIO at PepsiCo from 2019 to 2024, he spearheaded the integration of the company's legacy IT systems and led a successful $500 million digital transformation initiative that improved operational efficiency and enabled data-driven decision-making. Before that, he served as the Global Group CIO at RB, where he was instrumental in driving the company's digital transformation and oversaw the successful implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Earlier in his career, Seth held various IT and strategy consulting roles at PepsiCo and Deloitte Consulting, where he gained valuable experience in business process optimization, IT strategy, and enterprise solutions implementation.
Academic Background
Seth holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, further expanding his expertise in strategic leadership and organizational transformation.
Areas of Expertise
- Information Technology Strategy and Governance
- Digital Transformation and Innovation
- Cloud Computing and Data Analytics
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
- Supply Chain and Operations Optimization
- Mergers and Acquisitions IT Integration
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Seth has been recognized for his ability to drive sustainable business growth through innovative technology solutions. He has led several high-profile initiatives that have resulted in significant cost savings, operational improvements, and enhanced customer experiences. For example, during his tenure as the Global CIO at PepsiCo, he spearheaded a $50 million project that leveraged predictive analytics to optimize the company's supply chain, leading to a 12% reduction in inventory and a 7% increase in on-time delivery.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, proven track record of success, and deep understanding of the consumer products industry, Seth Cohen is poised to continue driving Procter & Gamble's digital transformation and positioning the company as a leader in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
