- Vertiv has named Mike Giresi as its new global Chief Information Officer to strengthen its AI and digital initiatives.
- Giresi brings experience from Pfizer, Tory Burch, and technology companies to align Vertiv’s IT with evolving business needs.
What happened: Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy
Vertiv has appointed Mike Giresi as its new global Chief Information Officer (CIO). In this role, Giresi will oversee the company’s information technology and lead its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. His responsibilities include aligning IT initiatives with Vertiv’s broader digital transformation plans.
Giresi joins Vertiv with a background in driving large-scale technology strategies. He previously held CIO roles at Pfizer, Tory Burch, Direct Brands, and Royal Caribbean, and most recently served as CIO at Molex, where he worked on integrating business and IT systems to support growth.
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Why it’s important
The appointment comes as Vertiv seeks to expand its use of AI across operational and customer-facing systems. As data centre infrastructure becomes increasingly AI-driven, firms like Vertiv must ensure that their internal IT systems can support evolving demands.
However, the real impact of this leadership change remains to be seen. While Giresi brings notable experience, the effectiveness of Vertiv’s AI strategy will depend on execution—particularly how AI is integrated beyond hype into measurable outcomes for data centre clients and internal operations. With many firms announcing similar digital transformation agendas, how Vertiv differentiates itself will be key.
