The Work Required To Create Working CIO-CDO Relationships
CIO, September 17,2025
Technology leadership structures are changing to satisfy the complex demands of transformation. CIOs must be able to deliver business benefits from technology by focusing more on relationships with their digital and data peers.
Modern business operations depend on technology and data. Within this context, no CIO can afford to be an island. The most effective CIOs work closely with CDOs and non-IT executive colleagues to ensure technological innovation powers business change.
'The CIO role is undergoing a profound evolution,' says Ankur Anand, CIO at global technology and talent solutions provider Nash Squared. 'The CIO used to be a leader driving technology strategy, but now the role is more about being a business strategist.'