Maribeth Achterberg
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.
Additional Info
cybersecurity, data analytics and AI
Do you serve on any nonprofit boards? : Advisory Board for Wisconsin CIO, A member of the Construction Executive Council for Autodesk, An editorial board member for CDO Magazine.
Skills : Corporate Governance, Manufacturing, Technology/Digital/Cybersecurity
P&L Responsibility : $25-50M
Leadership on Board : Director, Advisor, Board Chair, Committee Chair, Committee Member
Level of Experience : Cxo/President
Company Revenue : $3B+
Industry : Industrial/Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail/Consumer Products, Technology/Digital, Real Estate
Committees : Executive, Fundraising & Development, Nominating & Governance, Technology & Innovation
Board Experience : Non-for-Profit, Advisory