Seemantini Godbole, as Chief Digital and Information Officer at Lowe's, spearheads the global technology team's endeavors in engineering, product development, data analytics, online operations, and innovation, propelling Lowe's technological metamorphosis. Her purview encompasses steering technology strategy, product roadmaps, and operations across digital channels, including the seamless customer experience on Lowes.com, extending services to customers across various shopping channels. Her journey at Lowe's commenced in 2018.
With over 25 years in global technology, Seemantini's tenure includes senior roles at Target Corp., where she led global e-commerce, enterprise marketing, and loyalty technology. Previously, at Sabre and Travelocity, she held pivotal senior technology positions.
Seemantini holds a bachelor's degree in electrical and electronics engineering from India's National Institute of Technology and a master's in computer science from Texas Tech University. Her prowess earned her the title of CIO of the Year by Industry Dive in 2020 and a place on Adweek 50 in the media, marketing, and tech leadership sphere. Additionally, Retail Info Systems honored her as CIO of the Year in 2023, and Forbes included her on the CIO Next List. She serves on the IBM Board of Advisors, Apparo’s CXO Tech Council, and the Foundation for the Carolinas.