CIO Academy is a prestigious and unique management development programme for the most senior person with ultimate responsibility for an organization's IT.  The programme has become established over several years at Oxford, helping many IT leaders to maximize the contribution of technology.

His Excellency Rashed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) will be a special guest speaker on the programme.  ADSIC is the governmental body responsible for delivering the UAE's acclaimed e-government platform to match the best in the world.

"Delivering this programme in the Gulf is an exciting yet natural step for the University.  We have built valuable relationships with many prominent organizations and are pleased to further develop our commitment and offering to the region" said Professor Michael Earl, Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor, (Development and External Affairs), University of Oxford.

Removed from the tactical concerns of the workplace, participants develop broader perspectives on strategic management, and how to deliver value to their organization.  They return with a renewed perspective and a tailored action plan for leadership success.  Close interaction with outstanding faculty, and an exclusive group of senior level IT executives results in highly personal, pragmatic learning for all attendees.

The Gulf region programme, starting in Abu Dhabi will have a particular focus on business and technology leadership.  "CIO Academy delivers the ability to fully understand the demands of the executive board on IT, demonstrate the value IT creates, and lead IT divisions to success" said Roger Kemp, Group Vice President, Gartner.

"Two elements of CIO Academy really impressed me: the outstanding quality of the speakers and the diversity of industries represented.  This provided a platform to focus on the real issues faced by IT" said Ali Sajwani, Senior Vice President, IT Applications and Enterprise Management, Emirates NBD and previous participant at CIO Academy at Oxford

"CIO Academy supports the long term vision of the UAE Federal Government and the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 to develop a highly skilled and highly productive workforce. CIO Academy is open to nationals and expatriates providing a platform for their development through executive education and personal on-site tuition. CIO Academy is an exciting step forward for Gartner in the region, said Myles Bird, UAE Country Manager, Gartner.

CIOs interested in taking part should visit gartner.com/cioacademy or email dawn.gudelis@gartner.com.

To talk to a Gartner expert about CIO issues, please contact Myles Bird, +971 4 391 3202 myles.bird@gartner.com. To explore the University of Oxford's partnership in this program, email steve.brewster@sbs.ox.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1865 422727. 

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About Saïd Business School
Established in 1996 the Saïd Business School is one of Europe's youngest and most entrepreneurial business schools with a reputation for innovative business education. An integral part of Oxford University, the School embodies the academic rigour and forward thinking that has made Oxford a world leader in education. The School has an established reputation for research in a wide range of areas, including finance and accounting, organisational analysis, international management, strategy and information management. The School is dedicated to developing a new generation of business leaders, inspired and enabled by teaching from one of the top three universities in the world. For more information, see www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/

About Gartner
Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. Gartner delivers the technology-related insight necessary for its clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, Gartner is the indispensable partner to 60,000 clients in 10,000 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, Gartner works with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,000 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants in 80 countries. For more information, visit www.gartner.com.

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