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It is incredibly fulfilling to work alongside our public sector clients as they advance their mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of citizens.

Chris Estes

CIO Advisor and Client Service Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Former state CIO and Cabinet Secretary. Helping governments transform through AI, innovation and modern services. Water skier. Outdoor adventurer. Building a better working world.

Chris is a CIO Advisor and Client Service Partner in Ernst & Young LLP’s Government & Public Sector practice, helping government organizations modernize operations and improve citizen services through operational transformation, technology modernization, and digital innovation.

A former North Carolina Cabinet Secretary and State Chief Information Officer, Chris led the creation of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology and directed statewide technology modernization initiatives.

Today, he advises government technology and transportation leaders on leveraging emerging technologies, data-driven decision-making and organizational change to improve efficiency, transparency and service delivery.

Chris is a nationally recognized public sector technology leader, former member of the NASCIO Executive Committee, and recipient of the North Carolina Order of the Long Leaf Pine and multiple CIO of the Year awards. He is widely respected for helping government leaders navigate complex transformation initiatives and achieve lasting organizational impact.

How Chris is building a better working world

Chris is building a better working world by helping others get what they want by updating business operating models that leverage emerging technologies to solve governments most pressing issues.

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