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Beyond CIO Series Summary in Forbes

This page is the hub to the ongoing Beyond CIO series in Forbes
The most talented IT executives are advancing beyond CIO to take on the very top leadership positions of companies. In this new series, Peter High profiles examples of this promising trend for current IT leaders.

Forbes Beyond CIO Series: Bruce Parker, AirNet Systems

Moving beyond CIO to CEO at AirNet Systems
Bruce Parker believes “running IT like a business” at United Airlines allowed him to take on multiple board positions and ultimately the role of CEO at a small package express cargo airline.

Forbes Beyond CIO Series: Asiff Hirji, T.D. Ameritrade

Moving beyond CIO to COO and President at T.D. Ameritrade
Asiff Hirji, now a Partner at TPG Capital, shares his journey from application developer, to CIO, to President of T.D. Ameritrade.

CIO-Plus Series Summary in Forbes

This summary page provides access to the multi-part CIO-Plus series in Forbes
The CIO-Plus series in Forbes explores the trend of CIOs who are taking on more C-level titles. Most CIOs where many hats. The good news is, those hats are getting more strategic.

Forbes CIO-plus Series: Filippo Passerini, Procter & Gamble

CIO and President of Global Business Services- a “non-traditional” CIO powering P&G through analytics
Peter High speaks with Filippo Passerini of Procter & Gamble, who powers the $84 billion company with advanced analytics and diligent strategic planning.

Forbes CIO-plus Series: Karl Salnoske, GXS

CIO and EVP of Service Delivery- when B2B integration is the business, IT and operations have to go hand in hand
Peter High speaks with Karl Salnoske, who identified the need for a CIO-plus role at his company before he was even hired, and recommended the creation of the position he would eventually fill.

Forbes CIO-plus Series: Matt Aiello on recruiting for the CIO-plus role

Peter High speaks with Matt Aiello, Partner in the CIO/CTO executive placement practice at Heidrick & Struggles
As Partner in the CIO/CTO practice for an executive placement firm, Matt has keen insight into the growing trend of CIO’s adopting “plus” responsibilities.

Forbes CIO-plus Series: Bill Schlough, San Francisco Giants

CIO and Chairman of a Subsidiary- a true business leader that knows how to leverage technology for business value
As CIO of the San Francisco Giants and San Jose Giants Chairman, Bill Schlough represents a unique example of how CIOs are adopting business leadership roles of entire organizations.

Forbes CIO-plus Series: Praveen Chopra, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

CIO and Chief Supply Chain Officer- improving the flow of products and information
In another CIO-Plus Series piece, Peter High speaks with, Praveen Chopra of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, who realized that to succeed in supply chain, succeeding in IT would be a must.

Forbes CIO-plus Series: Mike Capone, ADP

CIO and Corporate VP of Product Development- driving business innovation through IT
In another CIO-Plus Series piece, Peter High speaks with Mike Capone of ADP, whose title speaks to the importance of technology products at the business process services company.