Anne Murphy
About Anne Murphy
Anne Murphy serves as the Vice President of Applications and Business Solutions at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in technology leadership across various industries, she is recognized for her strategic problem-solving and ability to foster personal connections.
Work at American Electric Power
Anne Murphy has served as the Vice President of Applications and Business Solutions at American Electric Power since 2021. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of technology solutions that support the company's business objectives. Her leadership focuses on aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals, ensuring that applications and business solutions effectively meet the needs of the company.
Previous Experience at Banfield Pet Hospital
Before joining American Electric Power, Anne Murphy worked at Banfield Pet Hospital as Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President from 2015 to 2017. In this position, she led technology initiatives for a large veterinary hospital practice, managing all aspects of technology for a $1.5 billion operation under Mars, Inc.
Career at Target
Anne Murphy held multiple roles at Target over a span of 20 years, contributing significantly to the company's growth. She served as Director of Distribution and Transportation Application Development, Vice President of IT Support and Operations, and Senior Director of various application development teams. Her efforts were instrumental in transforming Target's business model and technology landscape, particularly during its expansion from $3 billion to $75 billion.
Education and Expertise
Anne Murphy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Metro State University. She furthered her education with an MBA from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business and completed a Mini Masters in Software Design & Development. Additionally, she studied at Harvard Business School, focusing on corporate governance. Her educational background supports her expertise in technology management and business operations.
Leadership and Strategic Impact
Anne Murphy is recognized for her strategic, team-centered leadership and creative problem-solving abilities. She has a proven track record of innovation and operational excellence, having led high-risk, high-reward programs. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and the importance of personal connections within teams. She is known for developing pragmatic technology agendas that align with company objectives and facilitate organizational success.