Freesacale's Sam Coursen Recognized As One Of Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders For 2009
Recognized by IDG’s Computerworld for Excellence in Information Technology Leadership.
AUSTIN, Texas –Dec. 16, 2008 – Computerworld, the “Voice of IT Management,” today announced that it selected Sam Coursen, at Freescale Semiconductor, as one of Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2009.
Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2009 honors the 100 IT executives who have led their organizations by mentoring and motivating employees; envisioning innovative solutions to business challenges; and effectively managing and executing IT strategies. The Honorees for 2008 will be recognized, with many presenting their success strategies, at Computerworld’s upcoming Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference held March 1-3, 2009, at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.
The complete class of Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2009 appears online at http://www.computerworld.com/09/p100 and in the Dec. 8, 2008 issue of Computerworld (www.computerworld.com). In addition to the class roster, a special report highlights the challenges IT leaders expect to face in the coming year, including developing their staff's skills, mapping current IT initiatives with the top priorities of their CEOs and driving innovation.
Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference involves companies across all industries, as well as government and educational organizations. This year’s recipients were selected from over 1,000 nominees, who were measured against Computerworld’s IT Leadership Index, a set of characteristics that describes executives who guide the effective use of IT in their organizations, and evaluated by the editors and by a panel of outside judges. The candidates were asked about a range of topics, including their backgrounds, work experiences, special accomplishments and leadership styles.
“I am honored to receive this award,” said Sam Coursen, vice president and chief information officer for Freescale Semiconductor. “It is a reflection on the outstanding accomplishments of the Freescale Information Technology organization over the past years as they have driven significant efficiencies and important business functionalities for the company.”
Crafted by the publication’s editors, Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference is a unique and compelling departure from the standard technology conference. Rather than focusing on vendors and products, the spotlight is on great ideas, strategic use of best practices and real-world leadership from the IT and business executives who are advancing their organizations through technology.