Dr. Tony Gerth is a clinical professor with the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas teaching information systems management courses. He is also Principal of ABG Executive Advisors, LLC a CIO leadership coaching and education firm. Previously he taught at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business where he was awarded the MSIS Outstanding Faculty award 9 times in eleven years. He also received an MBA Teaching Excellence Award.

He had over 25 years of experience in technology consulting prior to his academic career. He was a partner in three global consulting practices for Deloitte, EDS and Infosys Consulting as well as a leader in business systems with the Timken Company. His global experience consists of serving clients in twenty countries and being posted in London.

Dr. Gerth has a doctorate (D.B.A.) from Cranfield University (U.K.). His research centers on CIO leadership, particularly how CIOs make successful transitions and avoid derailment. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on CIO transitions and IT leadership.

He has been a frequent speaker regarding CIO leadership and soft skills for technology professionals for organizations such as SIM, ISACA, IIA, APICS, Pink Elephant, Value Summit and Gartner. He is a member of SIM and Association of Information Systems (AIS). His research has been published in Communications of AIS, Proceedings of AMCIS, MIS Quarterly Executive, Business Horizons, and the Journal of Information Systems Management. He is author of “A Student Guide to IT Strategy Case Analysis” and “Taking the Reins as CIO: A Blueprint for Leadership Transitions”. He previously served as the publisher of MIS Quarterly Executive.