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Business Definition for: Chief Information Officer

  • the officer in an organization responsible for its internal information systems and sometimes for its e-business infrastructure.
  • Abbr. C.I.O.

Additional Resources

DeVry Inc. Appoints New Chief Information Officer
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), announced today the appointment of Harvey A. Leffring as chief information officer, reporting to Daniel Hamburger, DeVry's president and chief operating officer.
Research articles 2006-01-17
Avnet Appoints New Chief Information Officer
PHOENIX -- Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) has named Steve Phillips as senior vice president and chief information officer, replacing and reporting to Ed Kamins, who has moved into the role of chief operational excellence officer.
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Research articles 2005-08-02
Cypress Names Chief Information Officer
SAN JOSE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 30, 1998--Cypress Semiconductor Corporation today announced the appointment of Steven Chazan as chief information officer, reporting to vice president of finance and chief financial officer Manny Hernandez.
Tags: Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
Research articles 1998-07-30
LeCroy Corporation Names Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Information Officer
CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. -- LeCroy Corporation (Nasdaq: LCRY), a leading supplier of oscilloscopes and serial data test solutions, today announced the promotions of Sean O'Connor, 40, to the newly created position of chief compliance officer and Corey Hirsch, 48, to the newly created position of chief information officer.
Research articles 2005-05-04
Corning Announces Appointment of Richard J. Fishburn As Corporation's Chief Information Officer
CORNING, N.Y.--BUSINESS WIRE--April 1, 1999--Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced that Richard J. Fishburn has accepted the position of Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective April 21. Formerly Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Digital Equipment Corporation, Fishburn will oversee Corning's entire Information Technology function.
Tags: Corning Inc.
Research articles 1999-04-01
Kodak Names Sallie Mae's Martin Its New Chief Information Officer
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 5, 1996--Eastman Kodak Company today named Dr. Edith W. Martin as Vice President, Information Systems, and Chief Information Officer. Prior to this, Martin was Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer with the Student Loan Marketing Association Sallie Mae.
Tags: Eastman Kodak Co., Sallie Mae
Research articles 1996-01-05
DeVry Inc. Names Eric Dirst Chief Information Officer
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational services, announced today the appointment of Eric Dirst to the position of chief information officer. Mr. Dirst will report to Daniel Hamburger, DeVry's president and chief executive officer.
Research articles 2008-05-28
American Airlines Names Chief Information Officer.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
Dec. 10--American Airlines last week named Monte Ford, formerly chief information officer for Associates First Capital Corp., to the airline's chief information officer post. Dec. 10--American Airlines last week named Monte Ford, formerly chief information officer for Associates First Capital Corp., to the ...
Tags: American Airlines
Research articles 2000-12-10
Dick Smith Named Chief Information Officer for Luxury Travel Company
ATLANTA--BUSINESS WIRE--April 1, 1999--Dick Smith, formerly senior vice president and chief information officer for Carlson Wagonlit Travel, has joined Luxury Travel Company LTC as its chief information officer. Smith will have responsibility for the technology systems and infrastructure that support the business. He began work with LTC on March 29...
Tags: Business Wire, FINANCE, Investment, MARKETING, Strategy
Research articles 1999-04-01
Information Management Technologies Makes Announcement
NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--March 6, 1995--Information Management Technologies Corp. ("IMTECH") (NASDAQ: IMTKA CLASS A COMMON STOCK), announced today the appointment of Christopher D. Holbrook as president and chief operating officer and director, and Joseph A. Gitto Jr., as chief financial officer and director. In addition, David Grace, the company's chief...
Tags: Business Wire, CEO, Imtech, Strategy
Research articles 1995-03-06
Delta names Shirley Bridges Chief Information Officer.
M2 PRESSWIRE-9 February 2006-Delta-Air: Delta names Shirley Bridges Chief Information OfficerC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:08022006 ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines today appointed Shirley W. Bridges as its Chief Information Officer and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Delta Technology DT,...
Tags: Delta Air Lines Inc., Leadership, Strategy
Research articles 2006-02-09
Secretary Abraham Names Rosita Parkes Chief Information Officer
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham recently named Rosita O. Parkes as Chief Information Officer for the Department of Energy DOE. Ms. Parkes will be responsible for the operation of information technology programs and fulfilling key initiatives of the president's Management Agenda. Rosita O. Parkes...
Tags: Department of Energy, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Ms., Strategy
Research articles 2003-10-10
CMGI Names Josita Todd as New Chief Information Officer
WALTHAM, Mass. -- CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI) announced today that it has hired Josita Todd as the organization's new Chief Information Officer. Todd will provide information technology IT leadership direction for CMGI and its subsidiaries, including ModusLink Corporation, the leading global provider of supply chain management solutions. Todd succeeds interim-CIO,...
Research articles 2006-01-05
EDS: Former Boeing executive Milholland to become ED EDS' chief information officer.
M2 PRESSWIRE-31 August 1999-EDS: Former Boeing executive Milholland to become EDS' chief information officer C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:300899 * Terry Milholland to join EDS September 20, 1999 PLANO, Texas -- EDS announces today that Terence V. Terry ...
Tags: Boeing Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., SOFTWARE, Strategy, Y2K
Research articles 1999-08-31
FAA: FAA names chief information officer.
M2 PRESSWIRE-26 January 1999-FAA: FAA names chief information officer C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:250199 WASHINGTON -- Federal Aviation Administration FAA Administrator Jane Garvey has named the agency's first Chief Information Officer CIO. Daniel J. Mehan, 54, will join the FAA on...
Tags: FAA, Leadership, Strategy
Research articles 1999-01-26
NUI Corporation Names Michael Merritt Vice President and Chief Information Officer
UNION, N.J.--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 4, 1999--NUI Corporation (NYSE:NUI) today announced that Michael Merritt has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Merritt comes to NUI Corporation with 15 years experience in information systems, most recently serving as Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Primestar, Inc. in...
Tags: Business Wire, Outsourcing, Strategy
Research articles 1999-01-04
Whitney Information Network, Inc. Appoints Alfred R. Novas as Chief Financial Officer
CAPE CORAL, Fla. -- Whitney Information Network, Inc. (OTC BB: RUSS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alfred R. Novas to serve as its Chief Financial Officer, replacing Ronald S. Simon who acted as the Company's interim Chief Financial Officer.
Research articles 2006-01-25
Reuters appoints Greg Meekings Chief Information Officer.
M2 PRESSWIRE-16 September 2002-REUTERS: Reuters appoints Greg Meekings Chief Information Officer C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09162002 London -- Reuters, the global information, news and technology group, today announced that it has appointed Greg Meekings as Chief Information Officer....
Tags: E-mail, Greg, Strategy, Thomson Reuters Corp.
Research articles 2002-09-16
PageNet Names Chief Information Officer
DALLAS--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 23, 1999-- PageNet (Nasdaq:PAGE) announced today that it has named Kenneth Monblatt to the new position of senior vice president and chief information officer. Mr. Monblatt is responsible for the strategic direction and operation of the company's information technology activities and will report to Edward W. Mullinix,...
Tags: Business Wire, Groupware, INTERNET, messaging, SOFTWARE, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS
Research articles 1999-08-23
Delta appoints Curtis Robb Acting Chief Information Officer.
M2 PRESSWIRE-12 February 2002-DELTA AIR LINES: Delta appoints Curtis Robb Acting Chief Information Officer C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:11022002 ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today announced that Curtis Robb will serve as acting chief information officer of Delta...
Tags: Delta, Delta Air Lines Inc., Leadership, Strategy
Research articles 2002-02-12