By Business & Finance 
Pictured (L–R) Declan Ryan, CEO, Project Foundry and Tracey Carney, Managing Director, Business & Finance.
The CIO 100 Index 2025, in association with Project Foundry, will be launched with an early morning event to kick off Day 2 of Dublin Tech Summit.
The annual CIO 100 Index 2025, in association with Project Foundry, showcases the top tech talent across the country. This year’s Index will be launched at a morning event on Day 2 of Dublin Tech Summit.
Register your interest to attend the launch event, taking place at 8am, 29th May, at the Minerva Suite in the RDS Dublin. Panellists for the launch event will explore the theme, ‘Innovation in Action: The CIO Power Shift’ which includes the changing CIO role and delivering measurable business value from AI, bridging the gap between strategy and execution and rethinking IT skills for the future.
Declan Ryan, CEO of Project Foundry will open the panel discussion which will be moderated by Joan Mulvihill, Digitalisation and Creativity Evangelist at Siemens.
Ryan noted the importance of the CIO Index. “At Project Foundry, our mission is to help business & technology leaders bridge the gap between strategy and execution with humility & dedication.
Over the past several years, CIOs have exemplified the themes shaping our digital era: championing enterprise-wide transformation, cybersecurity, embracing AI and emerging technologies, whilst cultivating the talent that propels innovation.
Their commitment to creating value through technology and supporting organisational change underlines the evolving role of CIOs as transformative business partners. We look forward to recognising these visionary CIOs and honouring their important work.”
Panellists
Tom Hayes, Group Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, PTSB
Tom Hayes leads the technology and innovation agenda at PTSB, playing a central role in transforming the bank’s digital capabilities and customer experience. With deep expertise in financial services, Hayes brings a strategic approach to modernising systems and unlocking new value through innovation.
Christine Heckart, Founder & CEO, Xapa World
Christine Heckart is a seasoned Silicon Valley executive and the founder of Xapa World, an immersive digital platform designed to promote personal growth and workplace wellbeing. She has held senior leadership roles at Microsoft, Cisco, and Brocade, and is widely regarded as a thought leader in human-centric tech innovation.
Fawad A. Qureshi, Global Field CTO, Snowflake
Fawad Qureshi is Global Field CTO at Snowflake, where he advises enterprise leaders on how to realise the full value of their data. With a background in analytics, cloud computing and business transformation, he brings unique insights into turning data strategy into competitive advantage.
Coco Brown, Founder & CEO, Athena Alliance
Coco Brown is the founder of Athena Alliance, a digital platform for executive women seeking board and leadership opportunities. A former tech CEO and advisor to Fortune 1000 companies, she is a leading voice on modern leadership, digital readiness, and inclusion in the C-suite.
Joan Mulvihill (Moderator), Digitalization and Creativity Evangelist, Siemens
Returning as moderator, Joan Mulvihill will guide the discussion with her trademark energy and insight. A long-time advocate for creative digital thinking, Joan is known for bridging the gap between people, process, and technology.
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