Thomas Murphy

Thomas H. Murphy is the Senior VP and CIO for AmerisourceBergen Corp. (ABC), a pharmaceutical services provider working with manufacturers of branded and generic pharmaceuticals, biotech and specialty drugs, over-the-counter remedies, and health and beauty aids. Mr. Murphy is specifically responsible for all IT activities for ABC Drug Corporation as well as general corporate. In May 2008, he was assigned the additional responsibility for leading the company's ERP-enabled business transformation program. Mr. Murphy has 25 years' IT leadership experience, primarily in the tour and travel industry. He builds high-performance organizations out of underperforming groups using shared organizational values and purposeful culture. Mr. Murphy brings leadership authenticity to his teams and has been successful in accelerating the human and financial returns to his companies. He was named one of Computerworld's 2002 Premier 100 IT Leaders and was recently recognized at the Global CIO Executive Summit as a Top Ten Global CIO for Leadership & Innovation. Mr. Murphy's organizations have been recognized for innovation, resourcefulness, and for being among the best places to work in the IT industry. He began his career with Marriott Corporation, and assumed roles of increasing responsibility with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Omni Hotels, Avis (Cendant), Bristol Hotels & Resorts, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. He joined ABC in May 2004.