Paula Smetana Stuart
About Paula Smetana Stuart
Paula Smetana Stuart serves as the Chief Information Officer at Crescent Energy and is also the Governing Body Co-Chair at Evanta, a Gartner Company. With extensive experience in IT leadership across various sectors, she has led digital transformation initiatives and managed global IT operations in over 26 countries.
Work at Crescent Energy
Paula Smetana Stuart serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Crescent Energy, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's IT infrastructure and strategy to support its operational goals. Her leadership includes overseeing digital transformation initiatives and ensuring that the IT systems align with business objectives. She has been instrumental in implementing solutions that improve efficiency and drive innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience in IT Leadership
Prior to her role at Crescent Energy, Paula Smetana Stuart held several key positions in IT leadership. She worked at Control Risks as Head of Global Infrastructure IT from 2019 to 2020 and at Alta Resources, L.L.C. as Head of Information Technology from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as Vice President of IT Infrastructure & Strategy at DYOPATH from 2018 to 2019. Her extensive experience includes managing IT integration and infrastructure for various organizations, focusing on global growth and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Paula Smetana Stuart earned her Bachelor's degree from Pine Manor College and Boston College, completing her studies from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in IT leadership, particularly in disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and cybersecurity. She has developed IT Security Programs that emphasize data privacy, governance, and compliance, showcasing her commitment to maintaining robust IT frameworks.
Achievements in Digital Transformation
Throughout her career, Paula Smetana Stuart has led significant digital transformation initiatives. She has implemented solutions involving IoT, High Compute, Big Data, and Mobility to enhance organizational capabilities. Her work includes revamping global infrastructures to improve speed and reliability, utilizing hybrid cloud and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environments. She has also delivered cloud-based data analytics solutions aimed at driving manufacturing excellence and identifying new revenue opportunities.
Global IT Leadership Experience
Paula Smetana Stuart possesses extensive global IT leadership experience, having managed teams across 26 countries and 150 locations. Her roles have included leadership in publicly traded, private, and private equity sectors, particularly within the oil & gas and industrial manufacturing industries. This breadth of experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead diverse teams and drive strategic initiatives in complex environments.