The CEO of Technology

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This is my fifth book, and like its predecessors, this book represents several years of in-depth research and analysis.

I am honored to acknowledge the contributions of our expert sources, who shared their time, insight, and experiences freely and without reservation. I personally thank Snehal Antani, Helen Arnold, Ramón Baez, Asheem Chandna, Guy Chiarello, Mignona Cote, Lee Congdon, Jason Cooper, Kirsten Davies, Dana Deasy, Scott Fenton, John Foley, Pat Gelsinger, Clark Golestani, Patty Hatter, Kevin Haskew, Shawn Henry, Zack Hicks, Adriana Karaboutis, Tim Kasbe, Ralph Loura, Shamim Mohammad, Tom Peck, Mark Polansky, John Rossman, Bernadette Rotolo, Bill Ruh, Kevin Sealy, Raj Singh, Naresh Shanker, Jim Swanson, Joe Topinka, Michael Wilson, and Deanna Wise for contributing their expertise and wisdom to this book.

I also thank my excellent team here at HMG Strategy: Kimberly Ball, Darien Bisson, Travis Drew, Tom Hoffman, Melissa Marr, Peggy Pedwano, Lindsay Prior, and Kristen Sciliano.

Additionally, I thank Mike Barlow, who served as editorial director on this book project. Mike's professional advice and guidance were invaluable.

And of course, I thank my editor, Sheck Cho, for his generous support and dedication over the many years we've worked together.