Bhaskar Ramachandran is the powerhouse CIO behind PPG’s digital transformation. A master at driving culture change, building strong IT teams, and rallying everyone around the organization’s vision, he has a long track record of delivering real business results across industries. We were fortunate to have the opportunity to sit down with Bhaskar in person at PMI Digital’s studio in Pittsburgh for a deep-dive into the many facets of his leadership playbook.

In this episode, Bhaskar talks with Dan about his career journey and approach to his day-to-day role at PPG. He also unpacks a few of his leadership superpowers, including his ability to stay open and connected with his team members as much as possible while still maintaining progress toward his leadership goals.

Tune in for Bhaskar’s insights on:

How the digital IT strategy is formed and executed in relation to the overall company vision
His approach to driving culture change and adoption
How to balance making time for your team with staying productive and on schedule
Personal responsibility for one’s career journey
How to build a people-driven culture where IT is the engine fueling innovation, growth, and customer value

Featuring submitted questions from:

Martha Heller, Founder of Heller Search & The Heller Report
Kim Mackenroth, VP & CIO, L3Harris Technologies
Gary Cantrell, 2x CIO & Former Boss
Kevin Peer, IT Leader & Former Direct Report
Laura Harshberger, Global IT Director, PPG
Chris Cassotis, CEO, Pittsburgh International Airport, Fellow Board Director, S&T Bank
Chris Caruso, Former CIO, PPG, Carnegie Mellon University Lecturer & Advisor

Leading with Passion & Purpose: The PPG Playbook with CIO Bhaskar Ramachandran