FM Dr. Francis Mushi
Portrait of Dr. Francis Mushi, Chief Information Officer
About Dr. Francis Mushi

Chief Information Officer, Author & Technology Leader

Dr. Francis Mushi is a seasoned technology executive, author, and transformational leader with more than two decades of experience helping organizations achieve business excellence through technology and innovation. As Chief Information Officer, he leads enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, cloud initiatives, artificial intelligence adoption, and operational excellence across organizations operating throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Thailand.

Beginning his professional career in accounting before transitioning into information technology during the Y2K era, Dr. Mushi has built a reputation for transforming underperforming IT organizations into high-performing business enablers. Throughout his career, he has successfully led large-scale ERP implementations, global manufacturing technology deployments, cloud modernization programs, cybersecurity initiatives, and enterprise data and analytics platforms.

Education
PhD, Information Technology · MBA, Technology Management
Certifications
PMP · Epicor, Oracle EBS & SAP R3
Operating In
USA, Canada, Mexico & Thailand
Author Of
2 Published Books
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Leadership Philosophy

Grounded in governance, trust, accountability & continuity

Dr. Mushi's leadership philosophy is grounded in governance, trust, accountability, and disciplined execution. These principles have guided his success in building resilient organizations and delivering measurable business outcomes, including an IT turnaround that lifted project success from below 55 percent to the mid-90s. He is passionate about developing future leaders, mentoring technology professionals, and helping organizations successfully navigate the intersection of leadership, innovation, and business transformation.

Author Of

Two Books on Leadership

Dr. Mushi shares practical, hard-earned lessons from decades of executive leadership, organizational transformation, and technology innovation. Both books are available in Hardcover, Paperback & Kindle.

Stewardship in Motion book cover

Stewardship in Motion

Leadership Lessons from the CIO's Seat — on governance, trust, and building institutions that outlast the people who run them.

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AI Won't Replace Leaders book cover

AI Won't Replace Leaders

But Leaders Using AI Will — a practical playbook for leading people and organizations through the age of artificial intelligence.

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Beyond the Office

Family, mentorship & community

Outside of his executive responsibilities, Dr. Mushi is a member of the CIO Association of Canada, a mentor to rising technology professionals, and a dedicated family man. He values approachability and effective communication at every level of an organization, and believes the best leadership legacies are measured by what continues to thrive long after the leader has moved on.