"I liked the idea of working in a different industry. Moving into the tech industry was a bit nerve-wracking because the concept of who the customers are is different."
"The role has exceeded my expectations... At HPE, it's different because we are customer zero."
"I prefer the term 'customer gold' because I want HPE to develop high-quality products."
"Those are opportunities to flex my prior experience and capabilities, and learn how to take our products, enable them, and share best practices."
Rom Kosla became the CIO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in July 2023, moving from a background in consumer goods and retail to technology. With significant experience at companies like Ahold Delhaize, PepsiCo, and Nestlé, he aims to utilize his expertise in a new industry context. Kosla emphasizes HPE's unique position as 'customer zero' and prefers the term 'customer gold' to stress the importance of high-quality products. His role encompasses technology strategy, e-commerce, and operational oversight, while also advising clients, evoking his consultancy background.
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