Paul Johnson wears two powerful, distinct hats at Poly, the new company formed as a result of the merger of Plantronics and Poly.
As vice president and CIO, Johnson took charge of overseeing the integration of the companies in the post-merger period — not just the technology and IT systems, but the overall business program to create and staff a fully combined entity. With that clear success under his belt, Johnson took the reins of Poly’s Real Estate and Workforce Operations group, managing a portfolio of 85 global offices for a workforce of 6,500-plus people and commanding the response when COVID-19 precipitated a transition to remote work.
Today, both roles constitute his duly-expanded C-suite job — an indication, Johnson believes, that non-traditional career moves are fair game for CIOs with business chops and a desire to hustle. “Once you have core IT services being delivered well and you have credibility, there’s potential to throw your hat in the ring for different roles whether they’re adjacent or a wholly separate opportunity,” says Johnson. “Having the confidence and awareness that, as CIO, you have unique skills and experience that you can leverage is very valuable. There’s nothing you can’t take on.”
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