The Changing Role of the CIO in Finance

Episode notes

In this episode, we interview Darrell Riekena from Bottomline about the transformation of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) role. We discuss how it has evolved to encompass a mix of C-Suite responsibilities, focusing on data and systems. Topics include the timeline for digital transformation 2.0, the impact of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) buzz, the importance of first-party data, and the wide-ranging remit of today's CIO to support the goals of the business.

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