I'm ready to try a new role. What's the next move after CIO?

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Co-Founder in Services (non-Government)3 years ago

Consulting services can be an option.

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CIO in Education3 years ago

It depends. Can be COO, can be CIDO. You might even decide to go on your own as a CEO of your own business.

CIO in Finance (non-banking)3 years ago

For the many transformational and inspirational CIOs, they have gravitated towards both public and private boards. No more Monday scaries!

CEO in Services (non-Government)3 years ago

Many CIOs are trying combined roles - for example CIO + CDO (Chief Digital officer). American Airlines just hired a CIO to be their CIO + CDO. 

Other CIOs are becoming CIO in different industry, to learn how IT helps businesses in different industry. I went from CIO in a high-tech company to a beauty company. Trust me retail IT is much different than a high-tech IT. 

Of course, joining a board (like suggested before) will also give you a flavor of other industries.

CISO in Consumer Goods3 years ago

CIO in a different vertical if you haven’t before - or join a couple boards to give you something fresh until you are able to make the one you want.

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