How CIDO Guy Peri Leads McCormick’s Digital Transformation

Editor’s Note: This article is a part of a CGT series that digs into leadership hires a year into the new positions, to learn how roles are evolving and how fresh eyes can transform business operations.

When Guy Peri joined McCormick & Co. last year, the company had declared its global digital transformation a priority, establishing the chief information and digital officer role (CIDO) to help support the effort through innovation, agility and reinvention. 

As CIDO, Peri has been leading the enterprise’s digital transformation strategy, which touches IT and operational tech, cybersecurity, data and AI, and all digital platforms across consumer experiences, retail partnerships, supply chain and product innovation. 

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During his yearlong tenure, that strategy has only grown sharper, increasingly focused on consolidating complexity — from supply chain and product development to marketing and retail execution — for a company that serves over 150 countries globally.

“By integrating AI, democratized data and automation into our operations, we’re enhancing decision-making, streamlining processes and unlocking new opportunities for growth,” Peri tells CGT.