Technology | AI | Innovation
Ron Tolido
Ron Tolido is one of the most experienced technology thinkers in the IT industry. With over 40 years of experience, a past as Global CTO of Capgemini, and a sharp, humorous style, he brings complex technology down to clear insights.
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About Ron Tolido
With more than 40 years of experience in the IT industry, Ron Tolido is one of the most seasoned voices in the technology landscape. This is evident not only from his track record but especially from the way he speaks: with a lively fascination for technology and innovation, combined with a deep understanding of the waves of trends, hypes, successes, and failures that have characterized the sector for decades. In 2025, he was named ‘Personality of the Year’ by the Belgian IT industry association SAI – an acknowledgment of his influence, vision, and unique voice in the field.
His extensive experience gives him a natural authority and a contemplative style, always interspersed with ironic observations and a healthy dose of humor. Ron is not a speaker who glorifies technology – he puts it in perspective, bursts bubbles, and shows what really works.
As Global Chief Technology Officer of Capgemini, one of the world’s largest IT companies, he advised hundreds of organizations on technology strategy, innovation, data, and AI. From that position, he was front-row for many years to witness what happens in practice: the successes that propel companies forward, but also the projects that spectacularly derail. That experience makes his stories concrete, recognizable, and surprisingly honest.
Until 2026, Ron was the lead author of TechnoVision, Capgemini’s annual and internationally leading trend publication. His sharp analyses and accessible writing style made the document one of the most authoritative trend reports in the IT world. After his retirement, he remains connected to the publications as a TechnoVision Fellow.
Additionally, Ron is a sought-after guest lecturer at universities and colleges, including the TIAS business school of Tilburg University. His books on system development and architecture have been used as teaching material for years and have shaped generations of IT professionals.
Remarkably, Ron is not only an IT expert but also a linguist and aspiring philosopher – a combination that adds extra depth and playfulness to his lectures. On stage, he is known for his energetic, accessible style, where an unexpected ironic digression is never far away.