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Every so often, an article comes along that captures the conversations many of us are having inside our organizations. CIO.com just published a thoughtful piece examining what CEOs expect from their IT leaders today — and it hits on several themes shaping the future of our profession.
While speaking with the reporter during her research for the article, I was struck by how consistently these priorities surface across industries. I was also quoted in the final piece, adding my perspective on how IT can better align with the business, but the broader insights from leaders across sectors make it well worth the read.
If you’re thinking about how the CIO role is evolving, here are a few ideas the article brings forward:
1. CEOs want IT to lead, not follow
Technology leaders are expected to directly influence revenue, customer experience, and operational excellence — not just support them.
2. AI needs to deliver real value
The shift from experimentation to practical, measurable outcomes is accelerating. CEOs want AI initiatives to solve real problems, not create new ones.
3. Balancing transformation and stability
Modernization efforts must coexist with the realities of legacy environments and day-to-day operational demands. It’s a tightrope every CIO knows well.
4. Security and resilience remain foundational
Economic and geopolitical pressures are pushing cybersecurity, regulatory readiness, and risk management further into the strategic spotlight.
These points mirror what I see in my own work and in discussions with other technology leaders. If you’re interested in how the CIO role is changing — and what’s being asked of us at the executive table — this article provides a clear snapshot of where things are heading.
You can read the full piece here:
https://www.cio.com/article/3982258/ceos-top-priorities-for-it-leaders-today.html