Why Today’s CIO Must Be an Enterprise Leader, Not Just a Tech Strategist

January 19, 2026

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About the Guests

Craig Stephenson is Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry and a founding member of its Technology Officers Practice.

Senior Client Partner, Tech, Ops, Data/AI, & InfoSec Officers Practice | Korn Ferry

Craig Stephenson is Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry and a member of its Technology Officers Practice. With 30+ years in executive recruitment, he advises Fortune 500 boards on CIO, CTO, and CISO appointments.

Jamey Cummings

Partner & Co-Leader of the Firm's Security Practice | JM Search

Jamey Cummings is a Partner at JM Search with a dual focus on Technology and Cybersecurity leadership. He has deep experience across PE-backed, public, and private companies.

Scott Robbin is a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles in the Technology Officers Practice

Partner in the Technology Officers Practice | Heidrick & Struggles

Scott Robbin is a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles in the Technology Officers Practice. He advises global clients on technology, digital, and AI leadership, with growing demand around board placements and CAIO evolution.

Episode Overview

1047: What does it take to lead tech—and the enterprise—in 2026?

In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from our October 2025 Metis Strategy Summit where Steven Norton speaks with three top executive recruiters: Craig Stephenson (Korn Ferry), Jamey Cummings (JM Search), and Scott Robbin (Heidrick & Struggles). Throughout the conversation, each recruiter gives their perspective on the evolving mandate of the CIO.

The conversation covers: