Dr. Michael Seals is a seasoned Chief Information and Digital Officer with over three decades of experience driving enterprise transformation across the manufacturing, industrial, and food retail sectors. Known for his strategic foresight and operational execution, Michael combines board-level engagement with deep expertise in IT modernization, digital innovation, and business growth strategy. As a former SVP Strategy and CDO at Hussmann Corporation, he led enterprise-wide transformations spanning global IT operations, M&A integration, and cutting-edge initiatives in IoT, automation, and AI readiness. His work is grounded in academic rigor, having completed doctoral research on digital leadership in legacy manufacturing environments.