Credit: CIO The finalists for the inaugural Next CIO Award in this year’s Australia CIO50 have been announced. This award recognises rising stars in ICT roles who are on the pathway to senior leadership. The Next CIO winner will be an individual who is exceeding expectations and helping drive innovation through their organisation. The finalists for the 2023 Next CIO Award are: Anafrid Bennet, head of technology, security & property, Great Western Water Jane Hatch, head of transformation, My Plan Manager Tim Sheridan, engineering director, Seven West Media Along with the unveiling of the annual CIO50 List and Next CIO winner, the 2023 CIO50 Awards will also recognise companies in the Team of the Year categories, and a second CIO will be inducted into the CIO50 Hall of Fame. The winners will be unveiled at the CIO50 Awards Dinner on June 27 at the ICC in Sydney. More information about the 2023 CIO50 Awards and Symposium can be found here. Related content news Former OpenAI board member tells all about Altman’s ousting Helen Toner speaks about why she voted Altman out, and why AI governance is so important. By Paul Barker May 29, 2024 6 mins Regulation Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by DataXstream Applying AI for sales growth: Where to start & how to scale The AI-powered revolution: Transforming operations and amplifying business impact. Learn more today. By DataXstream May 29, 2024 5 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Sponsored by DataXstream Automated Order Management: Is it worth the hype? Did you know that by automating with an OMS, a company can increase its employee base, automate manual processes associated with managing orders, and reduce redundant tasks? Learn more today. By DataXstream May 29, 2024 5 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Sponsored by DataXstream How to get started with AI-powered automation Empowering efficiency and innovation: The transformative process automation benefits of AI. By DataXstream May 29, 2024 5 mins Artificial Intelligence PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe