There can be no doubt that the CIO's role has changed dramatically in recent years, and continues to change from outright technologist, to business strategist. Download IBM’s research-based Point of View and read the profiles of some CIOs to find out how they are facing up to these challenges.
Feature profiles
Conor Whelan
Wincanton moves to more agile operationsConor Whelan, Group IT Director at Wincanton plc, a European leader in the design and delivery of advanced supply chain solutions - talks about implementing a consistent set of procedures across an expanding business, aligning IT with strategic business thinkers and using the current economic climate to develop sustainable competitive advantage.
Ged Bell
Head of Information Technology, Dundee City CouncilNew feature profile
Stop Wasting Money. Start Standardising
Catherine Doran
Information Management DirectorBringing train travel into the 21st Century at Network rail
Derek McManus
CTO at O2Derek McManus talks about his challenging transformation plans.
Fiona Capstick
Vice President, Geographic Integration ExecutivePart of the leadership team that makes up the CIO function at IBM - talks about IBM enabling growth through transformation, the skills needed of a change leading CIO and how CIOs are uniquely positioned to capitalise on the opportunity of the smarter planet.
Graham Johnson
Group CIO at Premier Farnell plcGraham Johnson talks about internationalising the flexible business model, the challenges of moving business online and encouraging environmentally friendly innovation within the electronics industry.
Jeff Lucas
CIO All England Lawn Tennis ClubKeeping the focus on tennis at Wimbledon
Tony Buckham
Group Head of IT Operations, HSBC HoldingsStop Acting Regionally, Start Benefiting Globally
Kevin Berry
Systems Director at WaitroseKevin Berry talks about the benefits of CIOs taking on broader business responsibilities, supporting Waitrose’s proposition in the marketplace and pushing for more radical thinking on the environment.
Feature reports
Today’s challenges, tomorrow’s CIO
Laying the groundwork and creating conditions for success
The evolving role of the CIO
This brand new paper, authored by David Henderson of IBM's Global Business Services Consulting Practice, shows how technology is proving its ability to achieve competitive advantage, and focuses on how the CIO's role has changed, is changing and will change in the future.


