AI & Enterprise
Case Story: How the CIO role has changed in the AI era
CIOs were once seen as falling behind as digital transformation elevated CTOs and chief digital and data officers. The position has gained new prominence since the pandemic, amid shifts to remote work and AI adoption. The Wall Street Journal highlighted Lockheed Martin CIO Maria Demaree, who says CIOs now act as vision-setters designing how organisations use technology. She cites efforts spanning back-office integration, model-based enterprise changes and AI-driven tools.