Next-Gen Technology Leadership: What Boards Expect from Tomorrow’s CIO

As organizations continue to navigate the profound impacts of digital transformation and the accelerating influence of AI, the role of the Chief Information Officer is entering a new era. Today’s CIOs are expected not only to ensure operational excellence but also to drive innovation, shape enterprise strategy, and lead cultural change.
Join us for an engaging discussion with a panel of executive recruiters and leadership advisory experts who partner with boards and CEOs to shape the next generation of technology leadership. They’ll share unique insights into how expectations of the CIO role are shifting — and what it takes to stand out in this evolving landscape.

Discussion Highlights:

• The changing balance between operational reliability and strategic innovation
• How technology leadership now drives growth, customer experience, and enterprise value
• Expanding responsibilities in AI, cybersecurity resilience, and data governance
• What boards and CEOs are seeking in top technology leaders today
• Emerging trends in compensation, succession, and leadership readiness

This roundtable offers a candid, behind-the-scenes view of how organizations are redefining the CIO mandate — and how today’s technology executives can position themselves to lead effectively in the post-COVID, AI-driven era.

Agenda:

• 3:00 – 3:30 PM Networking
  3:30 – 3:35 PM Welcome, SIM Business & Upcoming Events
  3:35 – 3:45 PM Introductions
  3:45 – 5:15 PM Roundtable Discussion
  5:30 – 8:00 PM Dinner

Featured Speaker:

Emmeline Kuhn, Partner, NA CIO, Product & Operations Practice at Leathwaite

Emmeline Kuhn is a Partner in Leathwaite’s Global Operations and Technology Practice. The practice partners with global financial services, technology, fintech, telecommunications, energy, healthcare and retail businesses to assist them with benchmarking, executive search and market intelligence.

Nick Dials, Executive Search and Assessment Consultant, Russell Reynolds Associates

Nick Dials partners with companies and their financial sponsors to recruit transformational C-level executives to lead through the next chapter of digital transformation and growth. He specializes in CEO and technology officer searches.
 
Areas of Expertise: Board Director and Chair Search, CEO Succession, Chief Executive Officers, Digital Health, Education, Executive Search, Healthcare, Technology, Technology, Data, and Digital Officers

Why Attend Boston CIO Roundtable?

• Develop relationships specifically with other CIO’s in your market.
• Share innovative ideas, best practices, challenges and solutions with peers.
• Benchmark and gain insight on upcoming trends.

Register today to secure your spot and be a part of this enriching exchange of ideas and experiences.

We look forward to seeing you there!

• Must be eligible to attend. Eligibility requirements: Must be the CIO or highest technology leader in your org to attend. 
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