CIO
3 synonyms for CIO, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The senior executive responsible for an organisation's information technology, systems and data strategy.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
chief information officer
IT director
head of technology
How to use CIO
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the CIO of
CIO role
incoming CIO
report to the CIO
CIO and CTO
Always capitalised; spell out the full title on first mention when the context could mean either information or investment.
Etymology
An initialism of chief information officer.
Full origin of CIO →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a CIO and a CTO?
A CIO usually runs the technology the business itself depends on, such as internal systems, networks and data. A CTO usually owns the technology in the product that customers buy. In smaller companies one person often does both.
Does CIO mean chief information officer or chief investment officer?
Both, and the context decides. In a technology, retail or public-sector story it means chief information officer; at an asset manager, insurer or pension fund it usually means chief investment officer.
How is a CIO different from a CISO?
A CISO is the chief information security officer, focused specifically on protecting systems and data from attack. The CISO often reports to the CIO, whose remit is much broader.
