Dennis Hodges, the seasoned CIO of Inteva Products, knows what it takes for successful divestitures and acquisitions. With more than 10 years of experience in oil and gas, chemicals and automotive tier 1 supplies, Hodges expertise has helped major brands and start-ups leverage communications and collaboration through digital transformation. Hodges shares his impressive background, successful divestitures, working with startups and more, in this week’s episode.

Key Takeaways:

Inteva Products is a $1.5B spin-off of Delphi,and is a leader in Latches, Window Regulators, Motors, and Interiors.

Knowing your business well and what will be difficult to transition is key for successful divestitures and acquisitions.

CIOs shouldn’t tie themselves to technology because it continuously changes.