How to Choose a CIO for a Bank in Uzbekistan

Finding a strong CIO for a bank in Uzbekistan is harder than it looks. The market is narrow, candidates with the right experience are scarce, and getting it wrong is expensive.

What the Right Candidate Looks Like

A good CIO for a CA bank is not just a technologist. This is someone who:

• Understands the banking business as well as IT
• Knows how to work with regulators (Central Bank, Ministry of Digital Development)
• Speaks the language of the board of directors
• Has hands-on transformation experience — not just consulting
• Builds teams and retains people

Red Flags During Selection

"We implemented SAP / Oracle / IBM..." — good, but that's a project manager, not a CIO.

International-only experience, no CA background — risk of underestimating regulatory specifics and local culture.

Purely technical background with no P&L responsibility — not ready for the boardroom.

"I know everything, I can do everything" — a warning sign. Strong CIOs always name specific failures and lessons learned.

The Selection Process

1. Structured interviews with real case studies (not abstract questions)

2. Technical architecture assessment using an actual bank scenario

3. Board-level assessment session

4. Reference checks — mandatory, not optional

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