Nationwide’s Linda Roubinek Honored as 2003 Premier 100 IT Leader by IDG’s Computerworld

Ohio-based Nationwide Insurance announced that Linda Roubinek, the company’s Insurance Systems Officer, has been recognized by IDG’s Computerworld, the weekly newspaper for IT leaders, as “one of the business world’s Premier 100 IT Leaders.”

“The Premier 100 IT Leaders award, now entering its fourth year, recognizes exceptional technology leadership, innovative approaches to business challenges, and effective execution of comprehensive IT strategies,” said the bulletin. “Roubinek will be honored at the Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference, February 23-25, 2003 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. ”

Roubinek’s selection came after the magazine reviewed the accomplishments of hundreds of nominees in a search for those “most closely matched Computerworld’s Leadership Index,” described as a set of characteristics that identifies “business and technology people who guide the effective use of IT in their organizations.”

“IT leaders are responsible for a wide variety of initiatives that are vital to business — ranging from customer service to security assurance to a cost-effective supply chain,” stated Maryfran Johnson, editor in chief of Computerworld. “Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders highlight an elite class of technology thought-leaders who truly practice what they preach about using IT to creatively solve business problems and enable new services.”

“Roubinek has led Nationwide Insurance Systems’ affinity projects and managed the program office of eNationwide. She also co- led the company’s National Platform releases in 2001. Most recently, Roubinek is responsible for leading the personal property solutions team,” said the announcement.

George McKinnon, CIO of Nationwide Insurance Systems noted that “Nationwide values Linda and her contributions to our business. It’s an honor to work with Linda and other such skilled IT associates.”

Topics Leadership