Innovation Officer Insights: Who Should Innovation Officers Report To?

By Amy Kenly and Ryan Whittle

It’s the most important question: Who should the Chief Innovation Officer report to? At AARP, Terry Bradwell reports to the CEO and says “there is no one else it should should report to.” But Rene Lammers of PepsiCo says once a cadence of innovation is developed the reporting lines can change. What will work best for you organization?

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Authors

Amy Kenly

Amy is the Global VP of Strategic Content at Kalypso. She's an equestrian, a runner, and a Red Sox enthusiast. She is addicted to Cheez-Its and Swedish Fish.

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Ryan Whittle

Once Ryan's grandma Greta told him that words matter. That's a rule he's lived by ever since. He likes rock n’ roll, Bob Dylan, the Texas Rangers and the UT Longhorns.

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