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  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What does a Chief Information Officer do?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "A CIO is a senior executive responsible for the strategic oversight of an organisation’s IT operations. They align technology initiatives with business goals, manage IT resources, ensure data security, and spearhead digital transformation."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What skills are essential for a CIO?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Key competencies include strategic thinking, leadership, business acumen, communication, and project management. Technically, they need expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and enterprise architecture."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How does a CIO differ from a CTO?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The CIO focuses on internal IT strategy and ensuring technology supports business operations, whereas a CTO is typically tasked with external-facing technology innovations and customer-driven tech solutions."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How do CIOs align IT strategy with business objectives?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "CIOs align IT with business goals by collaborating with senior leadership, understanding organisational priorities, and crafting IT roadmaps that deliver measurable value and support strategic outcomes."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What qualifications and experience are required to become a CIO?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Most CIOs hold a bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, or a similar field, often complemented with an MBA or advanced degree. They typically have 10–15 years of IT experience, including leadership roles, alongside project management and tech credentials."
      }
    }
  ]
}