The CIO ORBIE Award recognizes CIOs who have shown excellence in technology leadership in Florida. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients!
CIO ORBIE nominees & finalists are honored at a series of executive events, beginning with the Nominee Event and ending with the CIO ORBIE Awards.
Florida CIO ORBIE Awards sponsors are highly valued partners invited by local CIOs to experience the unique opportunity of recognizing the senior technology leadership of top organizations in Florida through a series of year-long events.
| 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Pre-Event Networking |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | VIP Reception |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | CIO ORBIE® Awards |
Manish Kothari, a native of Nagpur, India, is an accomplished Electrical Engineer with an MBA in Marketing and a Diploma in Export Marketing. In addition, he holds a range of technical certifications that underscore his deep commitment to continuous professional development. Kothari moved to the United States in 1995 and began his career in Jacksonville, Florida, as a network technician with a local system integrator. His passion for technology, coupled with a strong focus on the "service" aspect of Information Technology, has been the driving force behind his career. He and his team have consistently worked to help end-users improve efficiency and productivity through the strategic use of technology. Throughout his career, Kothari has founded companies in both Information Technology consulting and the manufacturing of inflatable lighting systems. His innovative work in the lighting space has earned him multiple patents, and he has been recognized with several awards for his contributions to the Jacksonville community. For the past 18 years, Kothari has served as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the credit union space, a role in which he has consistently leveraged his technical expertise and leadership to drive organizational success. Currently, he serves as the CIO at Publix Employees Federal Credit Union, where he continues to make a significant impact in advancing the organization's technological capabilities. Outside of work, Kothari enjoys reading, swimming, and traveling the world. He resides in Jacksonville, FL with his wife, Prachi, a business owner in the durable medical equipment sector, and their two daughters, Isha and Shailee. His dedication to both his family and his professional pursuits is a testament to his strong work ethic and passion for making a positive impact in every facet of his life.
