Speakers

Antonio (Tony) Caesar

Phone: (214) 793-9332 | www.linkedin.com/in/tonycaesar | tony@tonycaesar.com

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Global CIO & IT Transformation Leader with extensive years of experience driving

technology strategy, ERP/WMS optimization, cybersecurity governance, and digital

transformation across telecom, manufacturing, CPG, financial services, and non-profit

sectors. Recognized for aligning IT with business strategy, reducing costs, and building

high-performing global teams that deliver measurable impact. Twice honored as Ericsson

Global Top Performer.

CORE STRENGTHS

Digital Transformation & Strategic IT Planning

Global IT Operations & Governance

M&A Integration & Post-Acquisition IT Strategy

ERP (SAP/D365/Salesforce) & WMS Optimization

Cloud Architecture & Migration

Cybersecurity & SOX Compliance, Audit Readiness

AI/ML Enablement & Automation Strategy

Executive & Board-Level Communication

Team Leadership, Talent Development & Inclusion

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Directed $32M IT operations with a global team of 65+, integrating Cradlepoint into

Ericsson systems within 3 months, cutting $1.25M in annual IT costs, and earning a

2024 Global Top Performer Award.

Launched Cradlepoint’s first IT SOX readiness program across 17 systems and 40+

controls, establishing governance and evidence processes for external audit preparation.

Delivered Ericsson’s first U.S. Smart Factory IT/OT implementation, a multi-million-dollar

program enabling full automation and efficiency—recognized with 2020 Global Top

Performer Award.

Transformed Ericsson North America IT into a strategic partner using a 6-pillar

framework, delivering ~$1M in business value.

Delivered enterprise digital roadmap and IT architecture at PrimeSource, unlocking

~$7M in new revenue and generating $700K+ in long-term savings through cloud

migration.

Consolidated global ERP systems at HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports, saving $2M+ in

consulting fees and driving major productivity gains through warehouse automation.

EDUCATION & RECOGNITION

B.B.A., Computer Science – Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)

Ericsson Global Top Performer Award (2020, 2024)

Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders Honoree

Board Member, Uplift Education | Former Board Member, ASUG & SAPinsight (Chairman)