Chief information officer (CIO)

Definition

A Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a senior executive responsible for managing and implementing the information technology (IT) strategy and systems that support enterprise goals. The CIO ensures that IT resources are aligned with the organization's mission, optimizing processes and facilitating data-driven decision-making.

Related terms

Information Technology (IT) Management: The process of overseeing all matters related to information technology operations and resources within an organization.

Digital Transformation: The integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how it operates and delivers value to customers.

Strategic Planning: A systematic process for envisioning a desired future and translating this vision into broadly defined goals or objectives and a sequence of steps to achieve them