Kris Cowles

EVP/CIO & Information Technology, Topcon

Kris Cowles currently holds the role of EVP/CIO, Information Technology for Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS). TPS designs, manufactures, and distributes precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, BIM, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets.

In her role at TPS, Kris is responsible for the full portfolio of IT, driving strategy across the global footprint of both traditional Topcon business units as well as new business models.

Prior to Topcon, Kris spent over 20 years at Cisco Systems in a variety of roles in both the US and Europe. Her background encompasses not only IT, but multiple disciplines: Channel Operations, Supply Chain, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Enterprise Architecture, and operational roles in Research and Development.