CIOs blaze new career pathways at the top

Paul Johnson wears two powerful, distinct hats at Poly, the new company formed as a result of the merger of Plantronics and Poly. As vice president and CIO, Johnson took charge of overseeing the integration of the companies in the post-merger period — not just the technology and IT systems, but the overall business program to create and staff a fully combined entity. With that clear success under his belt, Johnson took the reins of Poly’s Real Estate and Workforce Operations group, managing a portfolio of 85 global offices for a workforce of 6,500-plus people and commanding the response when COVID-19 precipitated a transition to remote work.