Shah prioritizes embedding GenAI


Speaker · CIO Vision Chicago 2026
Global Chief Information Officer at Brunswick Corporation
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Shah prioritizes embedding GenAI
Computer vision
And multi-agent AI systems into marine products and operations. Key strategic priorities include tight CIO-CMO alignment
AI strategyCloud infrastructure simplification (ERP
WMS
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The next phase moves AI beyond pilots into how the enterprise actually runs. Priorities follow business value and ROI, starting with supply chain, customer service, order entry, and software development. A dedicated enablement team drives delivery on a foundation of disciplined buy-versus-build decisions, a secure platform and AI-ready data products. Tiers of training builds an AI-first culture, while live governance policies keep adoption responsible and fast.
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As SVP and Global CIO at Brunswick Corporation, Samir Shah leads enterprise digital transformation, cloud ERP modernization, and cybersecurity
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<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-shah-239b859/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Samir Shah</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> is Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer at</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-shah-239b859/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"> Brunswick Corporation</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, based in Lake Forest, Illinois. With over 25 years of technology leadership experience, he oversees global IT strategy, digital business transformation, and enterprise AI implementation across marine technology and manufacturing operations.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Samir specializes in aligning digital innovation with core business objectives, leading large-scale modern cloud ERP deployments, logistics solutions, and NIST-aligned cybersecurity frameworks. Recognized as a Chicago CIO Award winner and named to the Constellation Research Business Transformation 150 (BT150), he actively fosters cross-functional collaboration—particularly between IT and marketing—to drive growth, optimize operations, and advance enterprise-wide AI capabilities.</span></p><p><br></p>
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