CEOI MEMBER SINCE 2023

Jim Kavanaugh is the co-founder and CEO of WWT. He is globally recognized as an innovative business executive and is renowned for his inclusive, people-first leadership style. His emphasis on promoting a healthy, vibrant workplace has anchored WWT’s award-winning culture, while his savvy business acumen has propelled the company’s substantial growth from a small startup to a $17 billion global technology solution provider that helps organizations conquer the speed and complexity of technology, harness the power of digital transformation, and make a new world happen. Mr. Kavanaugh is an investor and board member of cybersecurity firm Privoro, a board member of Stifel Financial Corp., and a member of Business Roundtable. He has also been a trustee for his alma mater, St. Louis University, since 2010. Deeply committed to giving back to the community, he served as president of the board for St. Patrick Center and is a current member of the American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer of Missouri. He has supported many local and national charitable organizations, such as the ALS Association, St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Toys for Tots, Cardinal Glennon, Junior Achievement, and United Way. Before co-founding WWT, Mr. Kavanaugh played professional soccer and credits his experience with sports for instilling in him several principles that serve as core values for WWT today, such as trust, passion, and being a team player. He is an investor/owner of Major League Soccer franchise St. Louis City SC, and National Hockey League team St. Louis Blues.