As technology has evolved throughout the years, so have the roles and responsibilities of chief information officers. Today, CIOs lead organizations’ IT staffs and assets and also develop strategies and computer systems.
“[The] CIO role is essential for the business, because we cannot build a product without using technology,” said Michal Abram, head of engineering at Zety. “[A] CIO must be able to link the world of technology with product development, make crucial business decisions based on unique knowledge and experience.”