My 12 Rules of Engagement
My rules of engagement are simple, and I'm sharing them here because I believe they are universal...
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Where TechnologyLeaders Shapethe Future
An exclusive network for CIOs, CTOs, and senior technology executives to connect, grow, and lead the next wave of digital transformation.
For Senior Technology
Leaders
The Society welcomes executives across the technology leadership spectrum, from mid-market innovators to enterprise transformation leaders.
CIO
Chief Information Officers
CTO
Chief Technology Officers
CDO
Chief Digital Officers
CSO
Chief Security Officers
CAIO
Chief AI Officers
VP/SVP
Heads of Technology
A community that truly understands the CIO journey.
Global CIO Fellows Society
A global think tank for executive technology leadership
The next decade will not reward the CIO who knows the most technology. It will reward the CIO who can convert technology into trust, value, and resilience.
The Global CIO Fellows Society is a curated, invitation only nonprofit community where technology leaders shape the future. We exist to ensure no leader faces modern transformation alone, and to raise the bar for what CIO leadership can be when the stakes are real.
A Concise Vision
We convene senior technology executives and rising leaders to shape enterprise technology leadership for the decade ahead.
Our work blends confidential think tank dialogue, practical best practice exchange, and a fellowship approach to executive development. We are global in perspective and grounded in the realities of modern transformation.
What We Offer
A comprehensive platform for growth, connection, and leadership development
Peer Connections
Build meaningful relationships with technology leaders who understand your world. Our curated network ensures you're connected with peers who can offer relevant insights and support.
Knowledge Exchange
Access hard-won wisdom from leaders who have navigated complex transformations. Learn from real experiences, not theoretical frameworks.
Leadership Development
Grow your capabilities through exposure to diverse perspectives, challenging conversations, and opportunities to contribute to the broader technology leadership community.
Exclusive Events
Participate in intimate gatherings designed for meaningful dialogue. No vendor pitches, no surface-level networking—just substantive conversations with fellow leaders.
Curated Insights
Receive thoughtfully curated content on the topics that matter most to technology executives—from AI adoption to board communication to talent strategy.
Confidential Forums
Engage in candid discussions in a trusted environment. What's shared in the Society stays in the Society, enabling honest dialogue on sensitive topics.
Invitation-Only Membership
The CIO Fellows Society maintains its value through careful curation. Membership is by invitation only, ensuring every member contributes to and benefits from our community.
No Membership Fees
Our model is sponsor-supported, ensuring leaders can participate based on merit, not budget.
Quality Over Quantity
We prioritize meaningful connections over network size. Every member is vetted.
Global Reach
Connect with leaders across industries and geographies, from mid-market to enterprise.
Shadman Zafar
Chairman
A leader who's walked the path and now lights the way for others.
With executive leadership roles at Citi, JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, and Verizon, Shadman has led enterprises through three waves of technological disruption. Now, he channels that experience into the CIO Fellows Society, creating a space where technology leaders rise together through trust and candor.
"When leaders come together with trust and candor, everyone rises."
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Request your invitation to the CIO Fellows Society and become part of a community dedicated to elevating technology leadership.