{"id":446,"date":"2025-03-08T20:25:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T20:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panglobalreport.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/08\/cio-views-magazine-honors-eileen-dennis-hinshaw-as-one-of-the-top-10-empowering-women-leaders-to-follow-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T14:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:52:59","slug":"cio-views-magazine-honors-eileen-dennis-hinshaw-as-one-of-the-top-10-empowering-women-leaders-to-follow-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panglobalreport.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/08\/cio-views-magazine-honors-eileen-dennis-hinshaw-as-one-of-the-top-10-empowering-women-leaders-to-follow-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CIO Views Magazine Honors Eileen Dennis Hinshaw as One of the Top 10 Empowering Women Leaders to Follow in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Austin, TX \u2013 March 2025 \u2013 CIO Views Magazine proudly features Eileen Dennis Hinshaw, COO and Co-founder of Cobol Cowboys, LLC<\/strong>, on the cover of our esteemed edition, “Top 10 Empowering Women Leaders to Follow in 2025.” As a visionary leader in IT and operations management, Eileen has played a pivotal role in preserving and modernizing COBOL systems while fostering the next generation of IT professionals.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Leading the Charge in IT Legacy Preservation and Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eileen Dennis Hinshaw has been at the forefront of legacy system modernization and operations strategy, ensuring COBOL\u2014one of the world’s most foundational programming languages\u2014continues to support global industries. As COO and Co-founder of Cobol Cowboys, LLC, she has championed an innovative approach to IT infrastructure, bridging the gap between traditional technology and modern advancements.<\/p>\n

To read the full article on Eileen Dennis Hinshaw, visit the cover story here: <\/strong>https:\/\/cioviews.com\/eileen-dennis-hinshaw-a-visionary-leader-preserving-legacy-systems-and-shaping-the-future-of-it\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Her leadership transformed Cobol Cowboys into a global network of 650+ consultants, offering critical COBOL maintenance, modernization, and workforce training. The firm gained international recognition in 2017, when Reuters covered its essential role in supporting legacy mainframe systems that continue to power banking, insurance, government, and healthcare industries worldwide.<\/p>\n

A Lifelong Commitment to Leadership and Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eileen\u2019s path to IT entrepreneurship was anything but conventional. Raised in an editorial environment, she honed her skills in writing, marketing, and HR\/Recruiting before pivoting to technology and business development. Remembering her mother\u2019s words that \u201ctechnology will be your survival,\u201d she immersed herself in IT research and ultimately co-founding Cobol Cowboys with her husband, Bill Hinshaw.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe opportunity to start a company together was an enthusiastic commitment we made,\u201d<\/em> Eileen shares. \u201cLike most rodeos, we\u2019ve had some rough rides\u2014but the outcome has been well worth it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Read the Print Version of the Magazine: <\/strong>https:\/\/cioviews.com\/digital\/2025\/march\/top-10-empowering-women-leaders-to-follow-in-2025-mar-08-5\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mentorship, Legacy, and the Next Generation of IT Professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond running Cobol Cowboys, Eileen is passionate about mentorship and leadership development. She emphasizes that the future of AI and emerging technologies still depends on COBOL\u2019s foundational systems. With an estimated 220 to 800 billion lines of COBOL still in operation\u2014and 1.5 billion new lines written annually\u2014training young IT professionals to understand and maintain legacy systems is critical.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo have new technology, the old must be maintained\u2014it contains business knowledge that informs the future,\u201d<\/em> Eileen explains.<\/p>\n

She also recognizes the growing role of AI in operations management<\/strong>, raising an important question: \u201cWill fewer levels of management be needed in the future?\u201d<\/em> While automation streamlines decision-making, she believes human expertise and mentorship<\/strong> will remain indispensable.<\/p>\n

The Future of IT: Bridging Past and Present<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking ahead, Eileen is focused on: \u2705 Expanding mentorship programs<\/strong> to encourage young professionals to pursue careers in legacy system maintenance.
\n\u2705 Strengthening workforce training<\/strong> to equip the next generation of COBOL experts with modern IT skills.
\n\u2705 Bridging AI with legacy systems<\/strong> to ensure technology evolution aligns with business continuity.<\/p>\n

Her mission is clear: to preserve, sustain, and modernize essential IT infrastructure while empowering future IT leaders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Weblink of the edition Here: <\/strong>https:\/\/cioviews.com\/top-10-empowering-women-leaders-to-follow-in-2025-mar-08-5\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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A Message to Aspiring Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eileen believes that true leadership begins with self-awareness, resilience, and the courage to take risks<\/strong>. Her advice to aspiring IT professionals and entrepreneurs:<\/p>\n

\u201cSuccess isn\u2019t determined by degrees\u2014it\u2019s shaped by knowledge, adaptability, and determination. The key to long-term success is embracing change while respecting the systems that built the digital world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership<\/strong>, Eileen continues to shape the future of IT operations and innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit: <\/strong>https:\/\/cioviews.com\/magazines\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

About CIO Views Magazine<\/strong><\/p>\n

CIO Views Magazine is committed to recognizing and celebrating exceptional leaders who are making a lasting impact in their industries. Through compelling interviews and in-depth features, we highlight visionary executives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who are redefining success and shaping a better future.<\/p>\n

For further information or media inquiries, please contact: <\/strong>info@cioviews.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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