Gertrude Van Horn

Experienced Global CIO, C-Suite Executive
Board Member, SMU Tech CxO Instructor,

Trude is a seasoned Global Technology Executive with 20 years as a CIO, leading innovation across chemical manufacturing, tech services, retail, banking, and credit cards.

Lee Delahoussaye

A recognized industry leader, she was inducted into the Tech Titans Hall of Fame (2023) and has received prestigious awards, including InspireCIO’s North Texas Global ORBIE CIO of the Year (2021) and SEI’s Women in IT Luminary Award (2020). 

Currently, Trude leads GGVH Tech Consulting, providing C-Suite and Tech Advisory services. Committed to community impact, she teaches in SMU’s Tech CxO Excellence Certificate Program and serves on the boards of multiple tech startups and nonprofits.