

Black & Veatch CDTO Mike Adams: Charting Strategy & Digital Innovation
Jul 30, 2025
01:02:06
In part 2 of our Critical Infrastructure for Critical Infrastructure (CI4CI) miniseries, we are joined by Mike Adams, a digital executive who is playing a leading role in this once-in-a-generation inflection point.
As the Chief Digital Technology Officer at Black & Veatch (BV), Mike has a front row seat to the critical infrastructure transformation being driven by the convergence of AI, data centers, and the energy transition. His career journey has been defined by a combination of fearless leadership and clear, inspiring communication, resulting in a leadership style that rallies teams and inspires decisive action.
Join us as we unpack Mike’s playbook to learn:
- Mike’s guiding principles for high-stakes decision making
- How he developed BV’s digital technology strategy
- Why Mike is embracing the physical and digital aspects of new technology
- The defining moment that propelled Mike’s CIO Journey
- How Mike stood out as a leader among his peers
Featuring submitted questions from:
- Josh Edwards, Global Director of Data Science & Operations, Black & Veatch
- Joy Johnson, SVP, Office of the CDTO, Black & Veatch
- Phuong Tram, Retired CIO of Dupont, Chief Digital Advisor, FPT
- Dani Brown, SVP & CIO, Whirlpool Corporation, 3x Board Director
- Greg Lane, CIO, State of Delaware
- Andi Le, Chief Digital Officer, FMC Corporation