In the modern world that we live in, life is incomplete without technology. Laptops, mobile phones, tablets are all extensions of personal ourselves. And it’s no different in as far as running companies is concerned.
Such is the importance of a technological set up that companies – big and small – have dedicated entire departments to them, hiring top-notch experts as Chief Information Officers to guide them into the new tech-driven age.
Over the years, the role of the CIO has morphed from backroom IT employ to becoming strategic partners, taking a place alongside their C-suite peers, driving innovation and revenue-generation with their unique skill sets.
In this special feature, IMAGES Business of Fashion showcases the torchbearers of retail technology. This week, the spotlight is on Shibin Chulliparambil, CIO, Mafatlal Industries.
Shibin has more than 2 decades of strong experience in the field of Information Technology. He’s well versed in leading and managing teams, with many successful projects under his wing.
His roles and responsibilities at Mafatlal Industries include business planning, resource utilization, budget management, business change activities, stakeholder management and project communications.
Along with his role at Mafatlal Industries, Shibin is also Vrata Tech Solutions LLC and Head IT at Cipla before this.
Shibin, who has completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Applications from Madhurai Kamaraj University and has a Diploma in Computer Software Engineering from CMC Institute counts business analysis, quality assurance, ERP, integration, CRM, operations management and software documentation among his skills.
