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Dear Readers,

In this month's Titans issue, we are proud to showcase the remarkable journey of Chief Information Officers who have been at the forefront of transformative change within their organizations. As the world embraces the digital age, these CIOs have risen to power, driving innovation and shaping the future of their companies in alignment with the theme of 'Rise of the Power,' as highlighted in The World CIO 200 2023 Roadshow organized by Global CIO Forum. The stories featured in this issue speak volumes about how CIOs have evolved from being mere technology custodians to strategic visionaries. They have embraced the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements and skillfully harnessed them to propel their organizations to new heights of success. These CIOs have become architects of change, orchestrating digital transformations that reshape business models and redefine customer experiences.

The World CIO 200's theme of 'Rise of the Power' captures the transformative journey of CIOs. No longer confined to the backrooms of IT departments, they have emerged as influential decision-makers. By collaborating with C-suite executives and board members, CIOs now play a pivotal role in shaping business strategies, driving growth, and delivering sustainable competitive advantages.

The successful completion of the CIO 200 roadshows across Africa and GCC is a testament to the growing importance of CIOs in today's corporate landscape. Gathering around 1500 CIOs, these events provided an invaluable platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and celebration of collective achievements. The roadshows have created a dynamic community of tech leaders, fostering a spirit of collaboration and camaraderie among these Titans of the digital realm.

As we delve into the stories of these inspiring CIOs, we witness how they navigated through the challenges of the ever-changing digital landscape. Their resilience, foresight, and adaptability have allowed them to steer their organizations through disruption while embracing innovation.

As we celebrate their achievements, let us be inspired by their journeys, united in the pursuit of a digitally empowered future. Here's to the rising power of CIOs – the architects of change in the world of business.

Happy Reading!

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Tushar Sahoo

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Ronak Samantaray

GLOBAL HEAD, CONTENT AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

Anushree Dixit anushree@gecmediagroup.com

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Rehisha PE rehisha@gecmediagroup.com

SALES

Richa S richa@gecmediagroup.com

Anuradha Basu anuradha@gecmediagroup.com

Ines Ben Rejeb ines@gecmediagroup.com

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD Jennefer Lorraine Mendoza jennefer@gecmediagroup.com

CREATIVE

Ajay Arya