About

MARIBETH ACHTERBERG is an innovative – and inspired – global business technology executive, board-level leader, and former business owner. She is widely recognized for her skillful effectiveness in designing, developing, and implementing information technology (IT) systems to improve business performance; championing initiatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion and women in technology; and creating open, engaging, and highly collaborative work cultures. Throughout her 24-year career, Maribeth has provided leadership to a range of organizations, from small companies to large Fortune 500 corporations, in an array of industries, including manufacturing; transportation; consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food and beverage (F&B); utilities; supply chain; retail; professional services; and the public and nonprofit sectors.

Board Profile

Maribeth Achterberg is an experienced business technology executive and former small business owner who has a passion for private business and lending her business and technology expertise to nonprofits and businesses. Her industry experience includes retail, manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, utilities, and professional services. Maribeth has provided her expertise over the past 20+ years to organizations leveraging her background in Six Sigma, Lean, Agile and continuous improvement best practices to improve operational efficiencies and create new value.

Board Experience

Milwaukee Women inc. (2022 – CURRENT)

• Steering Committee member
• Governance

Wisconsin CIO (2024 - CURRENT)

• Member of Advisory Board

CDO Magazine  (2023 - CURRENT)

• Global editorial board member - North America

Autodesk CXC Advisory Council (2023-CURRENT)

• Member of executive advisory council for $4B global software company

Women In Technology, Inc. – Wisconsin (2020 – 2024)

• State Board Member – Chair Programs Committee
• SE Region Board member – Chair WIT on Campus committee

Ruth House – Home for Girls nonprofit

2006 – 2010

• President – Chairman of the Board

Brunswick County Arts Council

2008-2010

President – Chair Governance Committee

Professional Summary

The Boldt Group ($2B Construction and Real Estate Holdings Company)

Chief Information & Technology Officer

2023-PRESENT

IT and data executive and member of the executive leadership team for the holding company who leads the IT and facilities management organization of IT professionals with responsibilities spanning IT solutions, data analytics/AI, IT operations and cybersecurity for the enterprise. 

Molson Coors Beverage Company ($10B Beverage CPG)

Vice President Solution Delivery

2020 – Current

Deliver value by executing a $211MM IT project portfolio, reducing annual run rate in operating expense by $6.2MM and building internal technical talent.

Johnson Controls PLC ($38B Industrial Manufacturer)

Executive Director Engineering Operations and various IT roles

2014–2020

Developing standards and best practices for desperate processes and systems to improve operational efficiencies and improvements.

Verity Management Solutions ($1M Boutique IT Consultancy)

President

2002–2011

Women-owned, HUB zoned boutique IT and data strategy consulting firm serving retail, government, and utility clients.

Recognition & Awards

2023 CDO magazine Global Data Women Power List

Personal

Maribeth has been married to Jeff for 25+ years and has two adult children, John and Farah. She enjoys golf, kayaking and oil painting. Her professional passion is advancing women in technical careers and data/AI.