The 2025 Woman of the Year: Medium/Mid-Sized Business category honors leaders who are shaping technology and business through innovation, transformation, and leadership.

Kerri Sauer — Managing Director, Sia Partners (Winner)

Kerri’s career has always been about more than technology — it’s about people, teams, and solving problems that matter. When a major FinTech client faced challenges in US Payments, EMV technology, and Agile transformation, Kerri stepped in to build a specialized team of Payments experts. She coached leaders on Agile practices, streamlined critical payment systems, and helped prevent fraud in the EBT network — ensuring nutrition reached vulnerable families across multiple states.

“Driving meaningful change in technology isn’t just about delivering solutions — it’s about building teams and creating lasting impact for the people and communities we serve.”

Chintan Patel — Chief Information Officer, National DCP (Finalist)

Chintan thrives at the intersection of technology and people. Leading a multi-year modernization of National DCP’s warehouse and transportation systems, she transformed how operations support 10,000+ Dunkin’ franchisees across 40 countries. AI-driven routing replaced manual planning, saving millions of miles, hours, and fuel.

“Transformative technology comes from understanding both the human and operational sides of the business.”

Paula Wagner — Chief Information Officer, Mansfield Energy (Finalist)

Paula’s leadership transforms IT into a strategic growth engine. At Mansfield Energy, she modernized infrastructure, launched the company’s first Procurement and Product offices, and implemented AI-powered tools to improve performance and operations.

“Transforming IT isn’t just about technology — it’s about enabling people, culture, and business to grow together.”