The senior executive responsible for an organisation’s information technology strategy, digital services, systems, cybersecurity, and IT governance. In U.S. federal agencies, the role is formalised by the Clinger-Cohen Act and typically includes oversight of IT investments, acquisition planning, and technology management. In public procurement and bid management, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is often a key stakeholder in technology procurements, helping to define requirements, evaluate technical solutions, assess digital transformation initiatives, and oversee the successful delivery of IT-related contracts.
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
The senior executive responsible for an organisation's IT strategy, systems, cybersecurity, and technology governance.
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