Kurt Radecke is currently the Director of Information Technology at American Electric Power, where they lead large-scale transformation programs that modernize HR and Finance systems and oversee the technology strategy for various corporate departments. With a rich background in technology leadership across the retail and utility sectors, Kurt has successfully delivered critical business initiatives and built effective relationships with stakeholders. Previous roles include senior director positions at UNFI and JCPenney, where they directed numerous technology strategies and application developments that significantly enhanced operational performance. Kurt holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.