10 CIOs Worth Following On Twitter
Social media is a valuable resource to learn the thoughts and priorities of some top IT leaders who are driving change in business technology. Here are 10 CIOs to follow on Twitter.
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It's often easy to dismiss social media as a shallow source of information, a mindless procrastination outlet, or a void of pictures and news related to people you barely know.
While Facebook, Twitter and countless other social channels can fall into any of these categories, it's important to recognize the value of social media in sharing and learning new ideas and useful information.
CIOs drive the adoption of new technologies across the enterprise, and the nature of their role involves communicating their thoughts and ideas to teach and motivate. IT pros of all levels can learn from these leaders simply by following their social media accounts.
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Social channels can also be key resources for CIOs to learn from one another. It's important for tech leaders to stay informed and communicate to drive new ideas. There are few better ways to achieve widespread communication and learning than through social media.
The power of social media can connect CIOs, IT administrators, and employees across the tech industry to drive professional connections and boost collaboration. Social CIOs can achieve greater success through conducting research, branching out, and chatting with fellow IT pros.
Here we look at some of the most active and social CIOs on social media, specifically Twitter. Add these leaders to your social network to learn about their ideas, personalities, corporate news, and thoughts on the trends changing technology each day.
Do you already follow any of these CIOs on Twitter? Who would you add to the list? We'd like to learn your thoughts in the comments.
Kim Stevenson is the VP and Chief Information Officer at Intel Corp. She's active on Twitter, frequently retweeting industry pros, congratulating peers, sharing news related to IT and leadership, and posting her thoughts on all things tech. Her account indicates she's also a sports fan.
According to her Twitter bio, Stevenson is "passionate about IT being a strategic part of the business," and also enjoys playing tennis.
Follow @Kimsstevenson.
John L. Shea is CIO of Eaton Vance Investment Managers and another tech leader in the finance space. His tweets cover a broad range of tech news. In addition to topics in financial technology, Shea also tweets content related to IT security, innovation, and tech news from around the globe.
According to his Twitter bio, Shea's top interests include tech, security, Boston sports, and the US Navy, which is another popular topic on his feed. He's also a self-described amateur drone pilot.
Follow @johnlshea.
David Bray is a senior executive and CIO for the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He frequently tweets content related to leadership and collaboration, tech trends and the future of technology. He also frequently speaks about these topics at virtual and in-person events.
According to his Twitter bio, Bray believes in the strength of leadership to transform the world. He's also an executive-in-residence at Harvard University.
Follow @fcc_cio.
Jonathan Reichental is the CIO for the City of Palo Alto. In addition to tweeting about tech news, he also frequently shares posts on the intersection between government and IT -- and how tech can influence society in smart cities.
According to his Twitter bio, Reichental is also a professor for the School of Management at the University of San Francisco and the University of California at Berkeley. His website states he also teaches at the Rady School of Management at the University of California San Diego.
Follow @Reichental.
David Chou is the CIO for the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he covers education, research, and patient care. If you're interested in healthcare IT or employed in the field, Chou is an interesting person to follow because he tweets about news related to Medicare, M&A, and tech advancements in the field. He also covers a broad range of tech topics like innovation, PCs, security, and leadership.
According to his Twitter bio, Chou is also a public speaker who is also interested in golf and basketball. In a modern twist, he links to his Snapchat account instead of a personal website.
Follow @dchou1107.
Sheila Jordan is the CIO for Symantec, where she focuses on global IT strategy and information infrastructure. Her tweets cover all aspects of tech leadership, including challenges, women in technology, IT transformation, and security. She also live-tweets keynotes and posts from events like RSA and the Forbes CIO Summit.
Jordan also frequently posts about interests described in her Twitter bio, including collaboration over video, mobile, and social technologies.
Follow @sheilajordan90.
Oliver Bussmann is the CIO for UBS. Given his industry, he frequently tweets about news and trends in financial technology. This includes plenty of content related to startups and how financial tech companies can better innovate. Bussmann is also an active blogger and often shares links back to his posts on LinkedIn. He's an interesting leader to follow if you're interested in financial tech or employed in the field.
Follow @obussmann.
Steve Downs, another tech leader in healthcare IT, is the Chief Technology and Information Officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. He often tweets about innovation in health science, technology, and where the two overlap. Many of his posts also relate to general tech and leadership content.
Downs' tweets also reflect the interests expressed in his Twitter bio, specifically innovation in philanthropy and how technology shapes both health and culture.
Follow @stephenjdowns.
Steve Groves is the CIO for GoodLife Fitness. He frequently tweets about technology, fitness, and the intersection between the two. His Twitter feed also includes several topics across the tech industry including wearables, mobile devices, mobile apps, and Microsoft-related news.
Follow @steveatgoodlife.
Vince Kellen is the senior vice provost and CIO for the University of Kentucky. While many of his tweets relate to the role of technology in higher education, his posts go beyond the classroom to cover several topics in technology. Some of these areas include leadership, innovation, IT transformation, and news related to tech giants like Apple and IBM.
Many of Kellen's tweets also relate to his Twitter bio, in which he expresses interest in how IT mediates social and individual cognition.
Follow @vkellen.
Vince Kellen is the senior vice provost and CIO for the University of Kentucky. While many of his tweets relate to the role of technology in higher education, his posts go beyond the classroom to cover several topics in technology. Some of these areas include leadership, innovation, IT transformation, and news related to tech giants like Apple and IBM.
Many of Kellen's tweets also relate to his Twitter bio, in which he expresses interest in how IT mediates social and individual cognition.
Follow @vkellen.
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