
Chad Wright
CIO at Boston Dynamics, leader in robotics IT transformation
Waltham, Massachusetts
Joined March 2026
Summary
Digital transformation and ERP modernization leader: As CIO at Boston Dynamics, he led the company’s shift to a single commercial platform (Salesforce + Rootstock + partner ecosystem) to run product, order, and customer transactions, reducing integration complexity and enabling faster business processes. foundryco+2
Experienced IT executive across robotics and enterprise software: His 30-year IT career spans roles at Amazon Robotics, athenahealth, Endeca, Avid, and Boston Dynamics, with deep experience in ERP implementations, IT strategy, cybersecurity, IT service management, and data analytics. foundryco+1
Community builder and mentor: He chairs The Root Group user community to help Rootstock customers share best practices, and he serves as an adjunct lecturer at Bentley University, engaging with students through the CIS Sandbox and campus events. therootgroup+2
Award-winning, recognized CIO: His leadership at Boston Dynamics was recognized regionally, including BostonCIO’s ORBIE Corporate award in 2022 and finalist recognition at national ORBIE events. orbie+2