Jennifer Harkness is the Chief Information Officer at AVEVA, where she leads global AI, data, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives for one of the world’s most innovative industrial software companies. With deep experience spanning consultancy, private-equity environments, and multi-national enterprises, she has steered large-scale M&A integrations, strengthened cyber resilience, and built high-performing international technology teams. Her work centers on turning IT into a strategic engine for enterprise value - modernizing operations, enabling responsible AI adoption, and driving sustainable growth across complex, global organizations.