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January 2025

CELEBRATING INDIA'S TOP CIOS

CIO LEGENDS

Celebrating 25 Years of CIO&Leader with CIO Legends

AS CIO&LEADER celebrates its 25th anniversary, we proudly launch CIO Legends, an initiative to honor and celebrate the industry's illustrious CIOS who have devoted 25 years or more to the IT profession. Just as our magazine has grown and evolved over the last quartercentury, these leaders have been trailblazers, transforming the IT landscape with their vision, expertise, and unwavering dedication.

The CIO Legends series is a tribute to the pioneers whose influence extends beyond their organizations, shaping the IT community at large. With more than 50 legends featured in this issue, this is just the beginning of the celebration. We will continue to honor these leaders in every edition through March 2025 through inspiring profiles and stories.

imageThese CIOs represent excellence, resilience, and innovation, embodying the spirit of leadership that has driven the evolution of enterprise technology. Their achievements are a testament to the transformative power of IT and the critical role of visionary leadership in navigating its ever-changing dynamics.

As we look to the future, CIO Legends is not only a celebration of individual accomplishments but also a reflection of the collective progress of the IT industry. We are honored to share their journeys and legacies with you, our readers, as part of our 25thanniversary celebrations.

Stay tuned for more legends in the coming months as we continue to highlight the exceptional leaders shaping the future of IT.

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