Richard Thomas, chief information officer at Quintiles, is one of the global technology executives making the Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders list for 2013.
“I am honored to receive this recognition. It is a reflection on the performance of the entire IT team at Quintiles over several years,” Thomas said in a statement about his selection. “The technology landscape is changing at an ever- increasing pace, opening an exciting window of opportunity for Quintiles to provide impactful and long-lasting solutions that benefit our customers, our industry and ultimately patients, around the world.”
The annual list, now in its 14th year, focuses on the technology and business requirements of companies and leaders who utilize innovation in meeting challenges.
“The Premier 100 awards program showcases the exceptional work of a dedicated group of senior IT leaders who are driving huge change in their organizations,” said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. “Every day, these exemplary business leaders make strategic technology decisions that track to their organizations’ top priorities. These men and women keep a keen eye on the changing landscape of political, economic, regulatory and technology trends that are driving significant shifts in IT.”
Quintiles, which is privately held, is the world’s largest provider of services to the life sciences industry.
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