Who We Are?

CIO Index is a professional networking platform where over 75,000 CIOs and other IT Executives Learn, Network and Share. We provide provocative and practical thought leadership on the CIO’s Index of critical items – the entire site is organized along this index of items so a CIO can find their solution quickly and in-context. The integrated social networking features of the site foster peer-to-peer community interaction and sharing of ideas, and success stories.

Our Mission

Our mission is to democratize IT management by providing Chief Information Officers and IT leaders with equitable access to cutting-edge knowledge, comprehensive resources, and a global network of peers and experts. We strive to foster a collaborative community where IT executives can share insights, develop their skills, and drive strategic innovation to achieve business excellence.

Cio Index Vision

Our Vision

To be the world’s leading platform for empowering CIOs and IT leaders through democratized access to knowledge, innovative resources, and a dynamic network, fostering a community where technology drives strategic business success for all.

Our Core Values

CIO Leadership Resources

Everything a CIO needs to succeed

CIO Professional Networking

Premier community, network, and portal for Chief Information Officers (CIO) and other technology executives. Join 75,000 members to turbo charge your career.

CIO Groups

Join your peers from across the globe to share ideas, best practices, and success stories in hundreds of groups based upon topics such as geography, job function, and industry.

CIO Training

Practical knowledge from practitioners: learn what only experience can teach. Tailored training for the CIO, delivered at your convenience.

CIO Reference Library

Get primers, guides, templates, frameworks, best practices, tools and case studies in the world's best reference library for CIOs and IT Managers.

CIO Guides

Explore key concepts, frameworks, and best practices to gain mastery of key IT Management Topics and successfully develop and implement effective CIO strategies.

CIO Toolkits

Expertly crafted tools and templates are at the core of these toolkits, offering a practical and efficient means of enhancing management processes within your organization

CIO Playbooks

Comprehensive step-by-step instructions, tips, and examples for developing an effective IT capability aligned with your organization’s goals and objectives.

CIO Events

Attend an online event to get plugged into leading edge information and trends in Information Technology (IT) Management . Get practical insights from experts.

Our Journey

August 8, 2006
Domain Registered
Domain name secured, marking the first step towards our future.
August 8, 2006
October 6, 2006
Launch
Initial launch, introducing our platform to the world.
October 6, 2006
October 21, 2006
Website Crashes
Well, our ISP had a once in a lifetime crash that lasted 3 weeks. Yes, all their clients were without a website for that period. Back to the drawing board for us.
October 21, 2006
January 17, 2007
Relaunch
Re-launch with enhanced features and improved user experience.
January 17, 2007
February 19, 2007
First Client
IBM joins our roster of esteemed clients, validating our value.
February 19, 2007
August 15, 2008
Incorporated
Official incorporation as a company, establishing a solid foundation.
August 15, 2008
June, 2009
Community Goes Live
Community features added, fostering connection and collaboration. First member joins our growing network.
June, 2009
2010
Paywall Pilot
Paywall pilot program introduced, testing the subscription model.
2010
2013
Paywall Live
Full transition to subscription model, prioritizing sustainable growth and premium content.
2013
September 22, 2015
CIO Wiki Launched
CIO Wiki launched, providing a valuable knowledge resource for professionals.
September 22, 2015
June 2018
New Platform
CIO Index migrates to a full-featured platform, expanding functionality and reach.
June 2018
February 1, 2019
CIO Wiki on Mediawiki
CIO Wiki transitions to MediaWiki, enhancing collaboration and content management.
February 1, 2019
June/July 2023
CIO Playbooks Launched
CIO Playbooks and Guides launched, offering practical insights and strategies.
June/July 2023
November 2023
CIO Toolkits Launched
CIO Toolkits launched, empowering professionals with essential resources.
November 2023

Our Team

World renowned expert practitioner founded and leads this premier community for CIOs

Sourabh Hajela
Sourabh Hajela

Founder/CEO

Sonica Nihalani
Sonica Nihalani

VP Community and Events

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