r/cio
A place for senior/executive tech leaders to discuss. CIO, CTO, CISO, VP, EVP, managers - come on in.
How to think about r/cio
This community serves as a platform for senior technology leaders, including CIOs, CTOs, and other executives, to engage in discussions about industry trends, challenges, and best practices. Members share insights on procurement, technology stacks, and management strategies, fostering a collaborative environment for professional growth. The focus on high-level discussions distinguishes this community from more general tech forums, making it a valuable resource for executive-level networking and mentorship.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants primarily include senior IT executives and managers from various industries, often with extensive experience in technology leadership roles. The demographic is typically composed of individuals aged 30-55, who are looking to share knowledge, seek advice, and discuss strategic initiatives. The vibe is professional and focused, with members valuing insightful contributions that can enhance their leadership capabilities and organizational effectiveness.
Posting culture
Content that thrives in this community includes in-depth discussions on technology management, case studies, and insights into industry trends. Members appreciate well-researched posts and practical advice, while overly promotional or superficial content tends to get downvoted. The cadence of posting is moderate, with members sharing insights and experiences regularly, often in response to current events or emerging technologies.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value through informative content rather than overt promotion. Sharing case studies, whitepapers, or insights that address the challenges faced by tech leaders can foster goodwill. However, brands should avoid direct advertising or self-promotion, as members are often skeptical of marketing tactics. Building relationships through genuine engagement and offering mentorship opportunities can enhance brand perception within this professional network.
Top keywords
What r/cio talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
- venturi-group.com
- dvps.pro
- enterprisersproject.com
- arctouch.com
- hpe.com
- l.prodops.io
- scrumstart.net
- blog.totalcloud.io
- infrasightlabs.com
- forbes.com
- harveynashgroup.eu.qualtrics.com
- datarevenue.com
- moderncto.io
- cloudendure.com
- brightdigit.com
- stratoscale.com
- qr.ae
- bartosz.pranczke.com
- takeover.cyberint.com
- warewolf.io
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/LeahVizgan
- u/yourbasicgeek
- u/IncognetoMagneto
- u/timforklift
- u/marianaromais
- u/TheNaturalPerfection
- u/Ryder_95
- u/DaniAmi
- u/joelbeasley
- u/jikajika
- u/Jeffbx
- u/LiamBigDataDonoghue
- u/cioio
- u/ScrumStart
- u/glyph02
- u/CloudOPhile
- u/Shazam1203
- u/MrNewtonSir
- u/xX-DataGuy-Xx
- u/ictfuckface
- u/MrComedy325
- u/dirtbikedude705
- u/whatsasyria
- u/cacecototh
- u/HumanInDC
- u/07222018
- u/CosmicSeafarer
- u/Marides
- u/leogdion
- u/Ryanb58
- u/YifatDanieli
- u/scandeiro
- u/Bomberater
- u/changs
- u/MayhemWave
- u/carolvdbussche
- u/Promontory_Tech
- u/devopsfella
- u/ealchemist
- u/BizclikSocial
- u/jekapats
- u/Mahmoud-Youssef
- u/datarevenue_berlin
By votes
- u/datarevenue_berlin
- u/yourbasicgeek
- u/Promontory_Tech
- u/dirtbikedude705
- u/HumanInDC
- u/whatsasyria
- u/xX-DataGuy-Xx
- u/joelbeasley
- u/LeahVizgan
- u/IncognetoMagneto
- u/Shazam1203
- u/LiamBigDataDonoghue
- u/cioio
- u/jikajika
- u/Ryder_95
- u/Jeffbx
- u/MrNewtonSir
- u/CloudOPhile
- u/07222018
- u/ScrumStart
- u/glyph02
- u/marianaromais
- u/cacecototh
- u/DaniAmi
- u/CosmicSeafarer
- u/MrComedy325
- u/Marides
- u/ictfuckface
- u/leogdion
- u/Ryanb58
- u/YifatDanieli
- u/scandeiro
- u/changs
- u/MayhemWave
- u/carolvdbussche
- u/TheNaturalPerfection
- u/Bomberater
- u/timforklift
- u/ealchemist
- u/BizclikSocial
- u/jekapats
- u/Mahmoud-Youssef
- u/devopsfella
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/vmlinux
- u/cioio
- u/Urban_bear
- u/Curtis_Low
- u/[deleted]
- u/thedustsettled
- u/Deviltry
- u/jbmos33
- u/ExaBrain
- u/Mahmoud-Youssef
- u/digitaldisease
- u/rajnishad
- u/mgdmw
- u/knawlejj
- u/nomad201
- u/cacecototh
- u/Jeffbx
- u/mrvandelay
- u/scandeiro
- u/SergeiBiliarski
- u/thelastestgunslinger
- u/adscpa
- u/glyph02
- u/soggynuts
- u/wwwarrensbrain
- u/TruthExposed
- u/javd
- u/burstgoof
- u/786mileen
- u/mike7pilot
- u/voxnemo
- u/alisowski
- u/WarWizard
- u/TotesMessenger
- u/NYGuy345
- u/SquizzOC
- u/jh46
- u/manhead89
- u/Shazam1203
- u/yussi1870
- u/DrunkenGolfer
- u/MrNewtonSir
- u/jitsudiver
- u/ahandle
- u/djstinger757
- u/burdsjm
- u/Capissen38
- u/NoFeelsForYou
- u/Sigeraed
- u/GoGoGoRobo
- u/CosmicSeafarer
- u/MNMsp
- u/yitzye
- u/Jrmental
- u/itsnotarepost
- u/parkcitydev
- u/Buzzword_Downvoter
- u/aelfric
- u/devopsfella
By votes
- u/vmlinux
- u/Deviltry
- u/mrvandelay
- u/SquizzOC
- u/rajnishad
- u/Urban_bear
- u/Curtis_Low
- u/ExaBrain
- u/jh46
- u/glyph02
- u/soggynuts
- u/cioio
- u/[deleted]
- u/SergeiBiliarski
- u/thedustsettled
- u/mgdmw
- u/mike7pilot
- u/voxnemo
- u/thelastestgunslinger
- u/Sigeraed
- u/manhead89
- u/jitsudiver
- u/NoFeelsForYou
- u/wwwarrensbrain
- u/MNMsp
- u/WarWizard
- u/yitzye
- u/cacecototh
- u/javd
- u/burstgoof
- u/ahandle
- u/burdsjm
- u/Capissen38
- u/Jeffbx
- u/knawlejj
- u/GoGoGoRobo
- u/alisowski
- u/TruthExposed
- u/Shazam1203
- u/yussi1870
- u/DrunkenGolfer
- u/MrNewtonSir
- u/nomad201
- u/Mahmoud-Youssef
- u/djstinger757
- u/scandeiro
- u/digitaldisease
- u/TotesMessenger
- u/NYGuy345
- u/devopsfella
- u/CosmicSeafarer
- u/adscpa
- u/786mileen
- u/Jrmental
- u/itsnotarepost
- u/parkcitydev
- u/Buzzword_Downvoter
- u/aelfric
- u/jbmos33
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FAQ
r/cio — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/cio have?
r/cio has approximately 16,496 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/cio created?
r/cio was created on February 18, 2012 (14 years ago).
What is r/cio about?
This community serves as a platform for senior technology leaders, including CIOs, CTOs, and other executives, to engage in discussions about industry trends, challenges, and best practices. Members share insights on procurement, technology stacks, and management strategies, fostering a collaborative environment for professional growth. The focus on high-level discussions di…
What subreddits are similar to r/cio?
Communities similar to r/cio include r/itprofessionals, r/itmanagers.
Who are the most active posters on r/cio?
The most frequent posters on r/cio include u/LeahVizgan, u/yourbasicgeek, u/IncognetoMagneto.
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