46. Catherine Allshouse on scaling technology and becoming a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC)

Catherine Allshouse is the Global CIO and Head of Cloud Operations at Veeva Systems. In our latest episode of The Future Lab we talk with Catherine about scaling technology, why Veeva recently became a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), and why more businesses should consider following. Catherine is an industry-leading technology executive with extensive experience in roles spanning the commercial and industrial software business, from strategy through delivery. Her experience includes large and small enterprises in both the commercial and non-profit sectors, and she has led both technology and business operations. She has additional expertise in contract and intellectual property law and has served as liaison with counsel in several leadership positions.Veeva Systems is a fast-growing enterprise cloud software provider headquartered in Silicon Valley with 2,800 employees and offices around the world (NYSE:VEEV). Catherine also serves as the site leader of Veeva’s second U.S. corporate hub office in Columbus.Catherine’s early career was spent in Silicon Valley at PeopleSoft, Inc., where she spent 12 years in various executive roles including as a Vice President in the Tools & Technology products organization. She was responsible for product development teams, maintenance development, the global support center, security, and maintaining executive level relationships with PeopleSoft's C-level customer base.Catherine is a Level 1 Sommelier and a concert pianist that performs regularly with high school instrumentalists.Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/catherineallshouseFor more information on Veeva becoming a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC): www.veeva.com/pbc***This epsiode of The Future Lab is brought to you by Ashland University's MBA Program.The world’s greatest leaders utilize their business acumen to quickly adapt to ever changing market conditions. Start solving tomorrow's business problems today and create opportunities for all with an MBA degree from Ashland University’s 1 Year Online program. OhioX members, their spouse, and dependent(s) receive a 10% tuition discount. Learn more at mba.ashland.edu.