CIO
n. countablen. Stands for Chief Information Officer. The person in charge of a company's technology and computer systems. They make sure the business uses the best digital tools to reach its goals.
n. Abbreviation for Chief Information Officer. The executive responsible for the management, implementation, and usability of information and computer technologies.
The CIO decided to move all company data to the cloud.
After the data breach, the CIO implemented new security protocols to protect the firm's intellectual property.
While the CEO focuses on overall strategy, the CIO must ensure that the technological infrastructure is robust enough to support rapid scaling and digital transformation across all departments.
Typically used as a title or a job description within corporate hierarchies.