Five Questions Every Aspiring CIO Should Be Prepared To Answer
CIO, Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Caught in the elevator with an inquisitive CEO or board member? Emphasizing the business's primary objectives, growth targets, and operational goals is vital to making a strong future-leader impression.
CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs present budgets, digital transformation programs, and risk management priorities to the C-suite and board with greater frequency these days. But IT leaders who aspire to C-level roles have few opportunities to show key executives what they know. So, being prepared for those 30 seconds caught in the proverbial elevator with the CEO or a board member is critical because it may be your only opportunity to make an impression that paves the way for future C-level opportunities.