Subject: CIO legend Andi Karaboutis on what every IT leader should master

Plus advice to the next generation of CIO hopefuls

“Because good things will happen and bad things will happen, agility means that you are pivoting, and you need to be able to pivot, especially in this day and age, where technology is ubiquitous, and it’s changing by the day.” 


A CIO legend with a career spanning multiple industries, geographies, and transformational moments, Andi Karaboutis knows all too well how important it is to be able “to change strategies, to change course, to change approach” when necessary.


After wrapping up our conversation for the podcast, Andi and I spent some more time talking about the core skills every IT leader needs to master, the experiences that shaped her as a leader, and what it takes to be a successful CIO in the age of AI. Read the bonus Q&A for more valuable insights from Andi, including her perspective on how the expectations of technology leaders have evolved over the years.

Coming Up Wednesday, April 16: Dan Massey


My next Whisperers Wednesday guest is Dan Massey, a leader who embodies what it means to bridge technology, operations, and innovation at the highest level. As Regions Bank’s chief enterprise operations and technology officer and a member of the executive leadership team, Dan’s impact is felt across the bank, from enhancing the customer experience to modernizing core technology and driving strategic transformation.


Tune in on Wednesday, April 16 as we explore Dan’s unique ability to translate business and technology and how he’s ensuring technology is not just an enabler but a true driver of business value.