Chief Operating Officer (CIO to COO)

CIO to Chief Operating Officer (CIO to COO)

Looking to Increase Salary & Responsibility in 2026 ....

Another great Career progression opportunity - CIO to COO.

The New Combo Classic.

Business Planning, Tech AI Efficiencies & People = Competitive Advantage.

We are looking for an experienced CIO - with an appetite, for appointment as COO.

This BL appointment - sits within a MNC consumer packaged goods company.

Comp Base Discussions £350k+ with benefits & remote working (see below).

Applications are welcomed from seasoned CIO’s CDO’s CTO’s IT Directors, COO’s.

COO’s with digital transformation implementation experience are also of interest.

This is an opportunity for you to contribute to business growth, creating real, and measurable-value, by deploying agentic AI and through Data Monetization (Insights) including: Data Quality & Management, Data Governance, Technology Infrastructure, Compliance, Culture & Strategy.

This role is a Chief Operating Officer role and so, you will be able to combine and utilise - your technology experiences & insights regarding AI implementation - with your Commercial Acumen (Business, People, Marketing Mix skills) to manage in function, and in helping to create competitive advantages.

You will be an inclusive leader & be able to work collaboratively within a Matrix Structure. Areas of focus will be: operational change and digital exploitation.

Establishing Board Level Management Metrics:

r eturn on investment indicators - establishing budget spend on digital initiatives

acquisition and development of technical talent, promotion and retention

engagement with BU leaders and developing performance related incentives

Compensation for this role will include the following component parts:

• Base Salary
• Benefits (TBA)
• Target bonuses
• Long-term and short-term incentives

Sector experience: Technology, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Automotive.

Desirables: First Degree, Management Consulting, Matrix Operations (Any).

If you are a creative thinker or curious - get a CV in - or call us for more details.

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