Irvin Bishop, Jr.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, BLACK & VEATCH

Irvin Bishop, Jr. is an accomplished thought leader with a unique blend of technology and marketing expertise. He is currently serving as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Black & Veatch, an engineering company focusing on critical human infrastructure. Irvin is effective as an entrepreneur in both start-up and fortune 50 corporate environments and is equally comfortable with technology and data as well as marketing strategy and consumer insights. He believes that the separation of marketing and technology is a thing of the past and that the most effective leaders must be bilingual across both.

Irvin is an expert in digital transformation, digital optimization, digital marketing, loyalty marketing, and delivering omnichannel platforms and solutions. He has delivered award-winning solutions for The Coca-Cola Company such as FIFA World Cup, Olympics, Super Bowl, and many others. Throughout his career, he has been an early adopter of technology and platforms to reach both businesses and consumers. He is a strong team builder and internal change champion with a demonstrated history of driving innovation inside big companies through introducing disruptive ideas, building strategic relationships, sharing “test and learn” results, and leveraging leadership skills. He is also dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion inside and outside of the firm and strives to “walk the talk” by the shadow he cast in his daily life activities. He is passionate about creating great teams through a focus on individual development and growth, open communication, leading by example, sharing a common vision, and having fun.

Irvin is active in professional organizations, a public speaker, and an author. He is a member of Forbes Magazine Technology Council, KansasCityCIO Advisory Board, Kansas City Technology Council, and numerous other professional organizations. He is also a frequent content contributor to Forbes Magazine, The Enterpriser Project, and CIO.com.

Irvin holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from Alabama A&M University, a Master’s Certification in Project Management from George Washington University, and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Marketing, as well as a Master’s Certification in Brand and Consumer Management from Georgia State University.

He is the proud husband of a loving wife of 22 years, Pamela, and a doting father of his 18-year-old son, IB3- Irvin Bishop III.