Looking Forward Together: New Year Messages from Global CIO Leaders Worldwide
The New Year is a natural moment to pause, look back at the road we have traveled, and think about what lies ahead. It is a time of reflection, gratitude, and renewed inspiration. As the holiday season approaches, we are happy to share New Year greetings from members of the Global CIO community — IT executives and digital leaders from different countries, industries, and cultures. These messages come from people who truly understand the challenges and responsibilities of leadership in technology. Their words remind us that even in a fast-changing world, professional solidarity, curiosity, and mutual support remain our strongest drivers. We hope these greetings will inspire you, bring warmth, and set a positive tone for the year to come.
Alisa Plotnikova, Community Manager at Global CIO:
“This year has been a year of growth, experiments, and new discoveries for our community. We are proud to have launched the Global CIO Academy as an educational project and to have seen an even greater number of outstanding participants and strong cases showcased through the Project of the Year competition. We also had the opportunity to explore the achievements of our community members through conferences, panel discussions, and live sessions. We also introduced a new format — online networking sessions that help us connect with each other and exchange experience. Today, the Global CIO community brings together more than 10,000 IT leaders from 125 countries. We are truly happy that we have been able to unite so many IT professionals around the world, and we hope to continue providing a space for growth, meaningful communication, and international exchange of experience and ideas.”
Warm Wishes from Global CIO Members
Sanjay Gupta, Head IT at Indiabulls Housing Finance:
Happy New Year! May our code be clean, our systems robust, and our innovations impactful in 2026. Cheers to our digital future for all digital transformation lovers!
Evgeniya Lugina, Head of Partnership — Central Asia & the Caucasus at Andersen:
Happy New Year 2026! Wishing you bold vision and successful digital transformations. May the year bring innovation, resilience, sustainable growth, and prosperity to your organizations and teams!
Benjamin Lim Hock Leong, Divisional Head at NTU Shared Services (NTU Singapore):
As we step into 2026, let's remember that while technology is our tool, the 'human touch' is our superpower. May we build systems that empower people and lead with empathy. Wishing you harmony, happiness, and health in the year ahead!
Prasad Tripurari, CTO at Ramoji Group:
Merry New Year 2026 to all IT leaders around the world! Lead with vision, build robust yet ethical systems, empower teams, and convert emerging technologies into meaningful business and societal impact. Let innovation serve a purpose. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026!
Djoni Herlambang, CTO at AEON CO (M) Bhd:
Well wishes to the IT community around the world and congratulations to all on a year full of innovation. Let's seize the new year to continue to transform the world positively!
Stanislav Vylkov, CIO at RG Brands:
Dear folks, wishing you to lead with clarity, not complexity in 2026. Build systems that empower people, not just processes and invest in data quality, trust your teams, and remember: the best technology decisions are those that quietly make the business stronger every day!
Manoj Srivastava, Chief Digital Officer at OneOrder Innovation:
Lead with vision, not just technology. Inspire trust, simplify complexity, and build resilient teams before scalable systems. Technology will keep evolving—but true leadership, integrity, and courage are what create lasting impact.
Marco Cardoso, CIO at Plano&Plano:
Lead with vision, not just tickets. May your meetings be emails and your legacy code stay fast asleep. Treat your team well—they know where the documentation is hidden (or if it even exists). Good luck!
Samarendra Mohanty, GROUP CIO at Melstar Information Technologies:
2026 is not just another year — it’s a chance to lead with courage. Technology will keep evolving, but leadership is about clarity, trust, and action. Let’s turn complexity into opportunity and make IT the engine of growth. Wishing every leader a bold decision and lasting impact!
Raghunath Janjavara, Associate Director at LTIMindtree:
Embrace innovation, lead with empathy, and prioritize resilience. In 2026, let technology be the bridge to trust, sustainability, and growth. Stay curious, stay secure, and keep empowering teams to turn challenges into opportunities.
Rahul Puri, CIO at Devyani International Ltd:
Wishing you all a happy and secure New Year filled with Innovation and Growth. May 2026 bring progress through secure, ethical, and responsible AI.
Kausik Maitra, Chief Manager at Godavari Commodities Ltd:
Here's to a year of achievement and smart decision-making! Remember, innovation and progress often require investment, but it's essential to balance ambition with practicality.
Kunal Chakraborty, IT HEAD at GKB LENS PVT LTD:
Wishing IT leaders a New Year filled with clarity, resilience, and innovation. May you lead with purpose, balance speed with security, and turn challenges into opportunities that create lasting value for people and businesses.