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Cheryl Tilly

Chief Digital Information Officer
Joined SWCA in 2025
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Bio

As Chief Digital Information Officer, Cheryl works to strengthen SWCA’s digital and data infrastructure, drive enterprise system modernization, and advancing the use of emerging technologies to enhance operational excellence, employee experience, and client service.

Cheryl brings more than 20 years of executive experience at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategy. She has served in senior technology leadership roles for global organizations in the mining, manufacturing, and energy sectors, including as Global Chief Information Officer for Royal DSM, Global Head of Information Systems and Technology for Nikola Corporation, and Chief Information Officer for Alacer Gold Corporation. She has also provided independent executive advisory services, leading enterprise cloud modernization, ERP transformation, and AI-driven innovation initiatives across multiple industries.

Education

  • Master of Management Information Systems (M.B.A.) | Northern Arizona University
  • Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.D.), English | Northern Arizona University

Credentials & Certifications

  • Executive Leadership Program, Global Business Strategy | Harvard University
  • Executive Leadership Program | University of Denver
  • Advanced Negotiations | University of Notre Dame

Affiliations

  • President’s STEM Advisory Board | Grand Canyon University
  • Board Member | Arizona Bleeding Disorders

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