Coy Wright
Co-Founder, Lumerai Advisors
Former CIO | Energy, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Executive
Coy Wright is a technology executive and former Chief Information Officer with more than 25 years of experience leading enterprise technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and operational modernization initiatives across energy, utilities, LNG, banking, manufacturing, and high-growth enterprises. He is recognized for building scalable technology organizations that accelerate growth, strengthen cybersecurity, and align technology investments with business strategy.
Throughout his career, Coy has led technology organizations ranging from venture-backed startups to multibillion-dollar global enterprises, overseeing large-scale technology operations, cybersecurity programs, cloud modernization initiatives, ERP transformations, and M&A integrations. He has extensive experience working with boards, executive leadership teams, investors, and regulators in highly regulated and operationally complex industries.
At Lumerai Advisors, Coy helps organizations navigate technology transformation, cybersecurity modernization, technology diligence, post-acquisition integration, and operating model design to create measurable enterprise value. His unique experience across critical infrastructure, industrial operations, and corporate technology environments enables him to bridge strategy and execution in some of the world’s most demanding industries.
25+
Years Experience
$35M+
Technology Budget Oversight
10+
M&A Integrations
2,500
Employees Supported
Areas of Expertise
Cybersecurity & Resilience
Building cybersecurity programs that protect critical infrastructure, industrial operations, and enterprise environments.
Energy & Utilities Technology
Technology strategy and modernization across energy, utilities, LNG, renewables, and industrial operations.
M&A Integration
Technology diligence, integration planning, application rationalization, and post-acquisition value realization.
Digital Transformation
Modernizing enterprise platforms, operating models, cloud infrastructure, and business processes.
Enterprise Applications
SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, cloud platforms, and enterprise technology ecosystems.
CIO Advisory
Executive leadership, governance, board engagement, strategic planning, and technology organization design.
Industry Experience
- Energy
- Utilities
- LNG
- Banking
- Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
- High Technology
Career Highlights
Lumarai Advisors
Co-Founder
- Technology strategy and transformation advisory
- Cybersecurity and resilience assessments
- Technology diligence and integration planning
- Executive technology leadership advisory
Rimini Street
Vice President, Energy & Utilities Industry Solutions
- Advises global energy and utility organizations
- Executive engagement with CIOs and technology leaders
- ERP optimization and modernization strategies
- Industry thought leadership and advisory services
Mexico Pacific
Vice President, IT / Chief Information Officer
- Built technology organization from the ground up
- Established cybersecurity and governance programs
- Supported a $14B private equity-backed LNG development
- Implemented enterprise applications and controls supporting rapid growth
Engie North America
Vice President, IT & Digital / Chief Information Officer
- Managed $35M technology budget
- Led team of more than 100 technology professionals
- Reported directly to Board leadership
- Led technology due diligence and integration activities
- Reduced IT costs by 25% through application rationalization
- Co-led DOE-funded AI and energy optimization initiatives
Pacific Drilling
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
- Built global IT organization from startup stage
- Supported growth from 6 employees to more than 2,500 employees
- Enabled NYSE IPO readiness and SOX compliance
- Delivered groundbreaking SAP on HANA implementation
- Generated millions in operational savings through technology optimization
GulfMark Offshore
Senior Director, Information Technology
- Led global technology operations
- Directed SAP deployment and modernization
- Improved operational efficiency, compliance, and cybersecurity
Amegy Bank
Vice President, Applications Support
- Led technology governance and compliance programs
- Managed large-scale banking application portfolio
- Oversaw SOX, OCC, FDIC, FFIEC, and ITIL compliance initiatives
How Coy Helps Organizations Create Value
Organizations engage Coy when technology must operate reliably in complex, highly regulated, and mission-critical environments.
His experience includes:
- Cybersecurity modernization
- Technology diligence
- M&A integration
- Technology operating model design
- Enterprise application modernization
- Energy and utility technology strategy
- Cloud transformation
- Governance and compliance programs
- CIO and executive advisory services
Board & Community Leadership
Coy actively supports nonprofit and community organizations through board service and technology leadership.
Ronald McDonald House Houston
- Board of Directors
- Technology Committee Chair
Thought Leadership
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