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November 15, 2025

The Rise of the Chief Intelligence Officer: A 2026 CIO Blueprint

The CIO’s mission is changing. As enterprises move from systems of record to systems of intelligence, technology leaders must evolve into Chief Intelligence Officers: executives who govern not just IT, but the flow of intelligence that drives business value.
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The Rise of the Chief Intelligence Officer: A 2026 Leadership Blueprint

The CIO’s role is being redefined for the AI era. As organizations shift from systems of record to systems of intelligence, technology leaders must evolve from managing IT to governing enterprise intelligence: the blend of human expertise and AI-driven work.

The Chief Intelligence Officer is at the center of this change: responsible for turning fragmented AI activity into measurable business value. Based on Lanai’s research with 200+ CIOs, five new imperatives define the CIO 2026 blueprint:

  1. Intelligence Stewardship: Governing data, models, and outputs for visibility and trust.
  2. Strategic Innovation: Turning AI insights into products, profit, and competitive edge.
  3. Workforce Transformation: Redesigning roles for human–AI collaboration.
  4. Cross-Functional Orchestration: Embedding intelligence across every business unit.
  5. Ethical Partnership: Driving transparency and AI governance at the board level.

In 2026 and beyond, success won’t hinge on adopting AI tools — it will depend on how well enterprises govern intelligence, measure impact, and build trust across their organizations.

Download the ebook to explore how leading CIOs are defining the future of AI governance and enterprise intelligence.

Lanai: The Chief Intelligence Officer
Lanai: The Chief Intelligence Officer
A 2026 Leadership Blueprint for CIOs in the AI Era. The role of the CIO is transforming from governing systems to governing intelligence. This ebook outlines how technology leaders can evolve into Chief Intelligence Officers — executives who turn unmanaged AI into measurable enterprise value. Learn the five new responsibilities of the modern CIO, key KPIs to measure intelligence impact, and how to convert AI chaos into competitive advantage.
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