Strategy Bites S6 E3 Stevie-Ann Dovico - Chief Information Officer of Beyond Bank
Stevie-Ann Dovico maps a clear route from consulting into the C-suite. Starting in Big 4 strategy and moving in-house across major banks before becoming CIO at Beyond Bank, she’s led high-performing teams, shipped real products, and picked up industry recognition along the way. In this episode we unpack how curiosity, adaptability and lifelong learning powered each pivot, what “tech fluency” looks like without a coding background, and how she balances leadership with motherhood while challenging stereotypes in tech. We also dive into what AI and even quantum mean for careers, and how mentors and sponsors accelerate the journey from analyst to executive.
You’ll hear:
- Real first steps from consulting into tech that keep you close to strategy while building product and engineering exposure
- How to overcome fear and embrace rapid change in tech and business
- What AI and quantum actually mean for future roles, plus where the value is in banking today
- A simple first-90-days playbook for ex-consultants in product or delivery
- Three practical skills juniors should learn now for Tech and GenAI
- Hiring signals that scream “future leader” vs “great slide maker”
- Why mentors and sponsors matter, and how to ask for sponsorship without the awkward
- How diverse leadership and early exposure to tech can inspire the next generation
- Practical advice for aspiring CIOs on building a credible path to senior leadership
If you’re a consultant or aspiring CIO wondering how to future-proof your career in a fast-changing digital world, this conversation is packed with usable tactics and inspiration.