Why Account Executives Can Be Great CIOs
I you think the only way to become a CIO is by climbing the IT ladder, think again!
The whole CIO game has changed — like, massively!
It’s not just about managing servers and software anymore. These days, a CIO has to actually drive business growth, make (internal) customers’ lives easier, and, honestly, make sure tech is worth the money instead of just burning through budgets.
That’s why Account Executives (AEs) might be some of the best candidates for the job. They know how to listen and talk to customers, influence the right people, and make sure whatever solution they’re selling actually makes sense for the business. And if that’s not basically the whole point of being a great CIO, then what is?
This is just part of the article — I shared the full version on Substack. If you’re curious and want the complete picture, you can find it on Human & Digital.
