Chief Information Officer

Our Client is looking for a Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Location:

India

Reporting to:

CEO (preferred) scope)

Organization:

Leading Global IT Services Company

Role Context

We are undertaking a confidential search for a

Chief Information Officer

to lead a next-generation transformation agenda across infrastructure, applications, and AI-led service delivery.

This is not a traditional CIO role. The mandate combines

enterprise IT leadership \+ technology delivery transformation

, with a strong emphasis on

AI enablement, automation, and client-facing innovation

.

Core Mandate

• End-to-End Transformation:
• Drive transformation across

infrastructure and application ecosystems

, ensuring they are

AI-enabled, automated, and future-ready

.

• AI-Led Delivery Model:
• Reimagine service delivery by embedding AI across operations — targeting

2x productivity at \~50% cost through automation and intelligent systems

.

Experience \& Innovation:

• Enhance

client and internal user experience

through modern platforms, faster application cycles, and intelligent infrastructure.

Security \& Network Excellence:

• Own

secure delivery architecture

, including:

• Cybersecurity across operations
• Integration with client networks
• Resilient, scalable infrastructure systems

New Business \& Service Creation:

• Partner with leadership to

build next-gen services and offerings

, especially in AI-driven infrastructure and applications.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience \& Background

• 17\+ years of experience across

IT Services / Technology / Digital Engineering

• Strong grounding in

either Infrastructure OR Applications

(with working knowledge of both)

• Must have

hands-on delivery leadership experience

(not purely advisory or governance roles)

• Exposure to

mobile-first application ecosystems

(non-ERP heavy backgrounds preferred)

• Experience across

multiple organizations

(not a single-company career)

Leadership \& Capability

• Proven ability to

run large-scale delivery operations

• Demonstrated track record in

technology transformation and modernization

• Strong understanding of

AI/ML applications in enterprise IT and service delivery

• Ability to

translate AI into tangible business and delivery outcomes

• Experience building or scaling

new services / business lines

Persona

• High intellectual horsepower (IQ-driven, structured thinker)
• Strong

executive presence

with the ability to influence board and clients

• Hands-on leader

— willing to engage deeply with systems, teams, and delivery challenges

• Operator \+ Builder mindset

(not just strategist)

• Bias for

innovation, speed, and execution

Preferred Background Mix

• Blend of

IT Services \+ Product/Platform exposure

• Candidates from

high-growth or transformation environments

preferred over purely large MNC roles

• Experience in

AI-driven transformation initiatives

is critical