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BSE-CIO KLUB IT awards
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and CIO KLUB announced the launch of the “BSE-CIO KLUB IT awards” – an award to recognize and honor CIOs who have set new benchmarks and have effectively used technology to improve business objectives.
The ceremony is aimed at identifying and promoting CIOs Using technology to build enterprise excellence and demonstrated leadership.
who have set examples by –
? Evolving in the dynamic world of IT;
? Innovatively delivered business values; and
? Created competitive advantage.
Speaking on this occasion Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of BSE, said “that the BSE-CIO KLUB IT awards will be a unique recognition for CIOs. The award nomination can be done by CIOs of BSE listed companies, as well as member CIOs of the CIO KLUB”.
Shirish Gariba, President of CIO KLUB, announced that the best CIO would be chosen after a rigorous process.
We have engaged with a reputed firm to guide us through the awards process. They will screen the nomination forms to help ensure completeness and compliance with the various evaluation parameters defined. The qualified entries will then be critically analysed and scored by a panel of esteemed jury members. The jury will consist of experienced industry professionals who have excelled in their fields. Apart from two special awards, there will be fifteen industry vertical-wise “BSE-CIO KLUB CIO of the year” awards.
This is the only award initiated jointly by one of the largest IT user company (BSE) and India’s largest IT user community organization (CIO KLUB).
“In today’s challenging times, the CIO has a pivotal role in enabling business outcomes. India’s Best CIO, for each, more than then industry verticals to salute and encourage CIOs who have shown extraordinary leadership in using technology to propel their business, delivering outstanding project results and being a recognized leader with vision and strong people management skills.
About the CIO KLUB
CIOs of Indian enterprises have registered the CIO KLUB as the CIO association. The CIO Association (CIO KLUB) is a non-profit association and the largest association of Chief Information Officers in India. The KLUB is governed by a governing body and a national executive council. Each chapter has a managing committee which drives the KLUB’s objective nationally.
The CIO KLUB has truly grown national with six working chapters in India’s most strategic cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and Coimbatore). From a humble beginning in Mumbai, on 25 April 2008, with less than 30 members, the KLUB has now grown to 1150 members across India.
The key objectives of the CIO KLUB are to –
? share experience;
? enhance knowledge; and
? explore business solutions
This is achieved by leveraging the collective wisdom of the large number of CIOs who are registered members. The CIOs are senior level technology executives in the country. Current registered members represent manufacturing, BFSI, Service, Pharma and Healthcare, Retail, Real Estate and Construction industries from India’s leading Business houses and PSU covering wide spectrum of Indian Businesses. With such leaders as members, the KLUB is uniquely positioned to be the voice of the IT user community of the country.
The CIO KLUB has formed various working groups. One group supports the government with government initiatives and assists to deploy information technology. This social initiative of the KLUB offers a vast experienced pool of CIOs who have implemented various IT projects in private enterprises.
The CIO KLUB is unique in the sense that it provides an interactive platform for vendors, media and CIOs to exchange best practices and ideas, and to formulate strategies to address common IT issues. The KLUB’s objective is to share and enhance knowledge by organizing knowledge sharing sessions across the country.
The primary objective of the CIO KLUB is to drive business benefits to the organizations of member CIOs and to help CIOs in their professional growth as effective leaders. The KLUB also encourages entrepreneurial spirit by providing a platform for sharing and generating innovative ideas in the larger interest of the community.
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