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Paul Gelter

Coordinator | CIO Services

Paul was most recently the Chief Administrative Officer of The Christ Hospital Health Network. He has more than 35 years of progressive management and leadership experience at various companies in multiple industries. Throughout his career, Paul has led several operational areas, including Information Technology, Project Office, Human Resources, Claims and Customer Service.

Paul serves on several boards, including 3CDC and the Family Nurturing Center. He earned his BA in Mathematics and Economics from Denison University and his MBA from the University of Michigan.

Fractional CIO vs. Deputy CIO: When Do You Need Each?

Fractional vs. deputy CIO: learn which role fits your needs—strategic leadership or operational support—to fill IT gaps and maximize value.

How IT Assessments Create Value and Mitigate Risk

Change is overwhelming, especially when considering integrating new technology. Make it easier with these five steps to follow before an IT assessment.

How CIOs Drive Business Value Through Strong IT Strategy

Executing on your IT strategy needs to be a CIO priority in 2026. One way to make sure you can do this successfully – get back to the basics.

Overcome Challenges in IT Strategy Implementation: Techniques for Success

We address the execution gap plaguing IT strategy implementations. We identify the most common roadblocks and provide solutions.

An IT Strategy Development Asset to Find the Right Framework for IT-Business Alignment

We designed our IT strategy framework asset to help organizations align IT and business priorities for greater impact.

What Aspiring Data-Driven CEOs Need to Know About Data-Driven Leadership

What is a chief data officer, and why do you need one to implement your business-driven data strategies? We explain in this blog.

How an IT Strategy Development Framework Helps You Align With Business Objectives

Learn about our IT strategy development framework with actionable steps, governance best practices, and measurement techniques.

5 Challenges of a Modern Tech Stack and How to Overcome Them

Build your modern tech stack by embracing cloud computing. Move beyond traditional on-premises servers and multiple programming languages.

5 Powerful IT Cost Optimization Strategies for Effective Business Growth

Learn five proven strategies to optimize your IT costs, reduce total cost of ownership, and maximize business value.

Why Smart IT Asset Management Will Save Your Business Time and Money

Learn why effective IT asset management (ITAM) is more than a logistical necessity — it’s a strategic imperative.

Build an Effective HR Center of Excellence for Successful M&A Integration

HR centers of excellence provide specialized expertise throughout the M&A process by helping organizations navigate various challenges.

Strategic HR Leadership: The Key to Successful Mergers and Acquisitions

Acquiring companies that are navigating mergers and acquisitions will benefit from dedicated human resources M&A leadership.