SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - November 5, 2015 – Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) today announced Jan Marshall, vice president and chief information officer (CIO), is among the top 100 CIO/CTO Leaders in STEM, published by STEMconnector®, the one-stop resource for "who is doing what" in STEM education and careers. The book, 100 CIO/CTO Leaders in STEM, features senior corporate executives who share their insights on business and innovation from a technology and information perspective.
"I am honored to be selected along with top executives from other global companies to share the important topics of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), diversity and the role of CIO," said Jan Marshall, vice president and chief information officer of Cubic Corporation. "As the first CIO at Cubic, I look forward to leading not only the transformation of the company's global IT services but also our commitment to STEM-related youth programs."
"We are pleased to highlight Cubic's CIO Jan Marshall as one of 100 Chief Information Officers and Chief Technology Officers recognized in our 100 CIO/CTO Leaders in STEM publication," said Edie Fraser, chief executive officer of STEMconnector®. "Technology and information are very important for businesses and so the roles of CIO/CTO are becoming critical to business and innovation."
Each senior executive profile includes their thought-provoking responses to questions about STEM education, workforce development, public-private partnerships and how diversity in STEM will influence the national conversations regarding these issues. Among those listed, Marshall is among 25 honorees who are women. More than 25 percent of companies featured in the publication are in the Fortune 100 and more than 50 percent are listed in the Fortune 500.
100 CIO/CTO Leaders in STEM is a STEMconnector® publication sponsored by Cisco, Deloitte Consulting, Diversified Search and Tata Consultancy Services. For this particular issue, STEMconnector® partnered with CIO Executive Council and DiversityComm. To see the full list of honorees and download the electronic version of 100 CIO/CTO Leaders in STEM, go to http://www.stemconnector.org/sites/default/files/100CIOCTOLeadersInSTEM.pdf.
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About Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation designs, integrates and operates systems, products and services focused in the transportation, defense training and secure communications markets. As the parent company of two major business units, Cubic's mission is to increase situational awareness and understanding for customers worldwide. Cubic Transportation Systems is a leading integrator of payment and information technology and services to create intelligent travel solutions for transportation authorities and operators. Cubic Global Defense is a leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. For more information about Cubic, please visit the company's website at http://www.cubic.com or on Twitter @CubicCorp.
About STEMconnector®
STEMconnector® is a consortium of over 150 companies, associations, academic institutions and government entities actively working to advance STEM education and the future of human capital. With several products and services, STEMconnector® is both a resource and a service, designed to link "all things STEM." STEMconnector®'s® network includes organizations at the global, national, state and local levels. Our work spans the entire pipeline (Kindergarten to Jobs) and how STEM education experiences translate into careers. STEMconnector® has a particular emphasis on diversity and women.
Media Contact
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Cubic Corporation
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STEMconnector® & Million Women Mentors
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