MAIA Intelligence CIO Power List 2008 – People Who Matter!
- CA Ashwin Dedhia
A much awaited MAIA CIO Power List 2008, an annual listing of selected “C”elebrity – “I”ntelligent – “O”uststanding – CIOs who matter the most in coming year was out last week. The CIO Decisions, January 2008 issue had cover feature, MAIA Intelligence CIO Power List 2008 - the selected 
power number of CIO who have achieved record influence in their specific industry verticals with IT as an enabler.
This list of CIO’s featured are the superstar’s of 2008 calling the shots in the industry. They change the way the business is done by their ideas and innovations. The selection in the list was individuals from across the various industry verticals, irrespective of the size of the company they work in, CIO who have or are working on brokering some of the industry’s biggest or innovative IT deals or projects. This list compilation was based on merit, interactions, submissions with the editorial team of CIO Decisions.
CIO Decisions editorial team identified an elite group of CIO who wield unprecedented clout. CIO who has intellectual vigor, authority and foresight became part of MAIA Intelligence CIO Power List 2008 who were invited to talk to editorial team. CIO Decisions editorial team named the elite CIO power brokers whose talents and influence have changed the way business is done today. These are the CIO who not only make the right decisions but have the energy, creativity and power to see those decisions through. They have a profound effect on the companies they have worked with. CIO decisions editorial team explored their strategic moves, your tactics and how you wield your influence.
The individuals who have made it to the final count, the success stories they have shared and the inspiration they provide to their peers has now been documented in this exclusive issue. This inaugural issue was conceptualized to honor these outstanding individuals from a generation of Hi-Tech Decision Makers, whose livelihood depends on their ability to read the future.
India & its CIO’s are proactive. They do not believe in sitting around and waiting for the business users to come to them. Today’s CIOs take the initiative. Technology, business insight, leadership capabilities & strategic perspectives are all part of the formula for an successful CIO. CIO’s are not mere technocrats, they are also the business leaders & motivators. CIOs recognize the importance of IT in making the difference. Indian CIOs aren’t shy about deploying state-of-the-art technology. Many on the power list have deployed SOA, BI which are among the top priority of CIO’s today for any enterprise. Compliance is very much on their minds and change management is second nature to them.
CIO’s today continue to contribute to the strategic direction of their organization. CIO is definitely among the people who contribute towards making their organization a ‘power’ful one.
Posted on February 21st, 2008 by Ashwin Dedhia
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