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Delano Gordon

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Vice President of Technology | Chief Information Officer at Southern States Toyotalift
📍 Tampa, Florida, United States

Delano Gordon is a CIO with over 30 years of experience leading technology turnarounds and enterprise transformations for private equity-backed companies. Colleagues describe him as accomplished, insightful, and a strong natural manager. He holds an MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute and specializes in AI-enabled operations and cybersecurity.

Originally from Panama, Delano immigrated to the US in the early 1980s and has built a diverse career across telecom, construction, and software. He describes his leadership style as democratically transformative coaching, focusing on team consultation and mentorship. He has stated that his most fun role was in telecom.

Delano is a published author, having co-authored a chapter in the book "Best Practices for Change Management: IT Leaders on Strategies for Moving Forward While Minimizing Risk."

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Technology | Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Enterprise Turnarounds
He is frequently recruited to lead high-risk technology organizations, rebuild confidence, and create resilient digital foundations after periods of underinvestment or instability.
M&A Integration
Has extensive experience building the technology operating models, governance, and enterprise platforms required to support companies undergoing rapid, acquisition-driven growth.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Vice President of Technology | Chief Information Officer
Southern States Toyotalift
10-2019 - 9-2022
Chief Information Officer
ADG | Artisan Design Group
9-2017 - 10-2019
Executive Technology Advisor (DAG Strategic Consulting Group, LLC)
ABC Supply Co. Inc.
9-2016 - 5-2017
Chief Information Officer
XL Parts
1-2008 - 3-2016
Chief Information Officer
Roofing Supply Group (RSG)
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Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Jack Welch Management Institute
Masters of Science (MS)
Capitol Technology University
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