The role of the CIO in navigating business uncertainty in 2023 and beyond.

Uncertainty’ became the buzzword for many markets in 2022 and it looks like many of these challenges will remain in 2023, such as supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine, skills shortages, and the looming global recession. But what role does the CIO play in helping navigate a company through these uncertain times? Whilst economic uncertainty may force organizations to scale back on digital investments, CIOs learned some important lessons during the pandemic – especially that many organizations are now more resilient and adaptable to disruption. CIOs are no longer judged by their ability to maintain functioning IT systems. Instead, they have become leaders in shaping and driving business innovation.

By Dr. Alexander Becker,