Michael Tao

APAC CIO

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Numbers and facts

20+ years of experience in IT

5—10 years of experience as a C-Level/VP in IT

1500+ internal users in the company

Management team of up to 50 people

Member of the board of directors or similar body of the company

Digital transformation impacting the entire industry

Brief Biography

With over 8 years of leadership as a CIO across APAC and China, Michael has led digital transformation from the ground up in three multinational companies across TIC, FMCG and pharma industries. I specialize in building digital strategies, establishing high-performing teams, and integrating AI technologies into real business scenarios.
Michael is a multi-time award winner of Best CIO in China and APAC, and passionate about applying cutting-edge technologies—such as Generative AI, AI for BI, and intelligent automation—to reshape business operations and accelerate innovation.

Achievements

2020 Outstanding IT leader in Consumer Goods industry
2020 Outstanding CIO from Yangtze river Delta CIO union
Best IT leader in Consumer Goods industry
Best IT leader in Manufacturing industry
Best CIO in Light industry
Best digital leader in Consumer Goods industry – CXO Union

Competencies

IT Strategy
AI
Digital transformation
Team build-up from scratch
Change management

IT Leadership Survey

Points for personal professional achievements 13

Total number of points 13