GIL BRODNITZ
A trusted advisor, innovator, mentor and entrepreneur, and founder of Groundswell Strategies in 2004. Gil brings more than 25 years of diverse experience as consulting partner, CIO and line/P&L manager at leading firms including Accenture, BCG, Capital One and Merrill Lynch. As Global Head of Business & IT Transformation for Capgemini FS, he doubled the size of the practice, globalized the team, and led delivery of 100 million euro of pull-thru revenue. He led one of the largest IT strategies in 2014 (for a top 3 global bank) and the design of a new Digital Operating Model for one of the top 5 global Insurance Companies in 2015.
PHIL BENDER
An expert using mathematics and statistics to find simple and efficient solutions to complex and critical business data challenges, such as optimizing distribution networks and minimizing customer churn. He has designed syndicated data products with broad market appeal, and integrated systems on web and client-server architectures using traditional and emerging technologies. Prior to his work with Opus, Mr. Bender spent two decades in Product Leadership and Analytical Services at Nielsen as a Director for the Segmentation & Local Market Solutions Practice.
ANDREW ESTES
A seasoned professional consultant with a track record of guiding IT and business clients through issues of IT Strategy and Governance, IT Transformation, IT Organization Design, IT Process Reengineering, Enterprise Architecture, Performance Management, Strategic Technology Planning, Program Management and Cost Optimization. Since 2007, Drew has specialized in Financial Services sector with engagements serving Cards, Capital Markets and Insurance clients.