About Maryfran

CEO & Founder

Maryfran Johnson Media

Host of CIO Leadership Live video show & podcast on CIO.com

Prior to founding her new company in October 2019, Maryfran was Executive Director of IDG’s CIO Programs and former Editor in Chief of CIO magazine.

During the past decade, she created and moderated 10 CIO events annually, including the CIO 100 innovation symposium. She also ran the prestigious CIO 100 awards and CIO Hall of Fame programs.

An award-winning technology business journalist, Maryfran is well-known for her engaging stage presence, expertise in IT leadership issues and her extensive network of CIOs, CTOs and digital leaders.