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Lael Ellis

Evaluator · DISC type scd
Chief Information Officer at Primerica
📍 Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Lael Ellis is the Chief Information Officer at Primerica, where she applies over two decades of experience to lead technology strategy and digital transformation. Educated at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University, colleagues describe her as a focused, strategic, tenacious, and decisive leader committed to delivering customer-focused solutions.

She is an active member of the Georgia tech community and participates in organizations like GeorgiaCIO, engaging with peers to shape the future of technology in business. She is also passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of IT professionals, celebrating the talent and enthusiasm of young interns.

As a multiple-time finalist for the GeorgiaCIO ORBIE Awards, she is consistently recognized for demonstrating excellence in technology leadership.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Lael shows up

Thorough Evaluator
Hard To Convince
Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Priorities

Topics Lael cares about

Digital Transformation
As CIO, she is responsible for shaping and executing a technology vision that propels Primerica's digital evolution and business success.
Technology Leadership
Actively participates in organizations like GeorgiaCIO, engaging with peers and has been a finalist for the ORBIE awards for technology leadership.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Chief Information Officer
Primerica
8-2020 - 8-2021
Vice President of Emerging Technology
Protective Life
8-2018 - 8-2020
Senior Vice President Software Engineering
BBVA
2-2018 - 8-2018
Senior Director Shopper Success
Shipt
6-2014 - 2-2018
Director of IT Strategy and Services
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Media appearances

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Education
2016 - 2019
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1994 - 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Auburn University at Montgomery
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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