The Perks Of A CIO With A Background In Sales
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Executives with a view of the market can articulate their messaging more effectively, spotting business needs and potential products.
For some technology executives hoping to help their businesses thrive, a sales background can come in handy.
Claire Rutkowski, CIO Champion at engineering software Bentley Systems, has seen this play out in the industry her company serves. Last year, Rutkowski moved from CIO to CIO Champion, a switch that has allowed her more direct contact with customers' CIOs and other C-suite leaders while supporting internal technology use.