David Banger

If you’re a CIO, you’ve probably had the quiet thought - things are working… but they could be better. Not broken. Not failing. Just not as aligned, effective or future-ready as they need to be. That’s why I’ve introduced a free CIO Scorecard . So how does it work? The scorecard is designed to help you step back and assess where your function really sits today across four critical factors. Here is what great CIOs review. First, “Clarity” of strategy. Not the strategy on paper, but whether it...

As 2025 comes to an end, I wanted to share a brief reflection on the year - the work I’ve been involved in, what I’ve learned, and what I’m grateful for - here is 2025 in review. As in previous years, instead of sending gifts to clients, I made a donation to One Girl . Their work supports some of the most disadvantaged young women around the world to access education and create more choices for their future. It’s a cause I’m proud to support. This year included a mix of client work, pro bono...

Global research consistently shows that the technology talent gap is widening. Deloitte’s 2025 Global Tech Leadership Survey reports that 61% of organisations face shortages in deep technical expertise, with cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and data engineering among the hardest roles to fill. McKinsey’s digital talent studies reinforce this, noting that organisations with ambitious transformation agendas “struggle most to secure senior engineering depth,” slowing large programmes and increasing...