Gayle Linwood
About Gayle Linwood
Gayle Linwood is the IT Chief of Staff at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in IT management and a strong focus on building motivated organizations based on trust and empathy.
Current Title and Role
Gayle Linwood currently serves as the IT Chief of Staff at ExxonMobil in Houston, Texas. She has held this role since 2010. In this position, she plays a key role in managing IT functions, focusing on organizational strategy and leadership. Her work emphasizes the importance of building motivated organizations rooted in trust and empathy.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Before becoming the IT Chief of Staff, Gayle Linwood gained valuable experience at ExxonMobil through various internships. She served as an SAP Applications Support Intern in 2009 for two months and a Knowledge Management Intern in 2008 for another two months. These roles offered her early exposure to the company's IT operations and strategic approaches.
Experience in Education and Journalism
Gayle Linwood has a diverse professional background. She worked as a Secondary Math Teacher at Boca Raton Christian School from 2003 to 2007 in Houston, Texas. Additionally, she served as a Student Journalist - Freelance at South Florida Sun Sentinel from 2003 to 2008. These roles allowed her to develop strong communication and organizational skills.
Academic Background
Gayle Linwood has an impressive academic background from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business. She earned a BA in Information Systems and Operations Management, with a focus on Information Technology and Music Theory, from 2005 to 2009. She further enhanced her expertise by completing an MS in Information Systems and Operations Management from 2009 to 2010.
Leadership and Management Skills
With extensive experience in Agile leadership and IT management, Gayle Linwood places a critical emphasis on a human-centered approach. She deeply appreciates the nuances of IT organizational function and strategic design, focusing on building trust and empathy within teams to motivate and drive successful outcomes.