I'm ready to try a new role. What's the next move after CIO?

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CISO in Consumer Goods2 years ago

CIO in a different vertical if you haven’t before - or join a couple boards to give you something fresh until you are able to make the one you want.

CEO in Services (non-Government)2 years ago

Many CIOs are trying combined roles - for example CIO + CDO (Chief Digital officer). American Airlines just hired a CIO to be their CIO + CDO.

Other CIOs are becoming CIO in different industry, to learn how IT helps businesses in different industry. I went from CIO in a high-tech company to a beauty company. Trust me retail IT is much different than a high-tech IT.

Of course, joining a board (like suggested before) will also give you a flavor of other industries.

CIO in Finance (non-banking)2 years ago

For the many transformational and inspirational CIOs, they have gravitated towards both public and private boards. No more Monday scaries!

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CIO in Education2 years ago

It depends. Can be COO, can be CIDO. You might even decide to go on your own as a CEO of your own business.

Co-Founder in Services (non-Government)2 years ago

Consulting services can be an option.

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