| Modern CIOs are expected to contribute to areas that stretch far beyond the confines of the traditional IT organization. The board might have previously looked to other executives for the lead on strategy, value, and commercial growth, but modern CIOs must step up and take responsibility for areas once assumed by other business leaders. In fact, Gartner’s 2024 CIO Agenda survey highlights how 80% of CIOs have expanded their role, with 18% leading non-IT functions. Markus Schümmelfeder, global CIO at biopharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim, says there’s no question the modern digital leader must cover a wider remit. “The world is asking a lot from CIOs,” he says. “You need to have a broad portfolio of skills to do your job well.” |
