CIO Email Lists

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Custom build a CIO email list or mailing list based on your specific targeting needs. Use our custom list builder tool to filter by U.S. locations, industry, company size, revenue, and more! Reach the IT decision makers at every company with targeted human-verified email lists.

380,000+U.S. IT leaders
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Title: CIOs

How do we ensure high data quality and freshness?

  1. 1

    Instant list downloads are a red flag. If a list is ready to download right away, it's usually outdated. It has likely been sitting in a database getting older over time. That means outdated contacts, more bounced emails, more spam issues, and weaker deliverability before your campaign even begins.

  2. 2

    We build every list on request to ensure you get the highest quality data. When you place an order, we source and build your list based on your exact filters and criteria.

  3. 3

    Every list we build is put through our human-verification process. Our team manually reviews and validates records. This ensures the highest quality. Learn how our human-verification works.

  4. 4

    It takes a couple days to create a custom list, but it is the only way to ensure every contact is fresh and accurate before delivery.

OPTION 1
Enterprise

Enterprise Lists

Purpose: This option is for buyers who need larger lists and plan to buy at scale. It works well for enterprise buyers who need thousands of records in a ready-to-use file and want better pricing per record as volume grows. It is the most efficient choice for broad outreach and national campaigns. We can further customize your list beyond what is shown in the table below, including firmographic, technographic, chronographic, and intent data for specific targeting.

Available Data Fields

(Further Customization Upon Request)

CompanyCountyMobile (if requested)
WebsiteOffice PhoneContact
AddressCompany FacebookFname
CityPersonal LinkedinLname
StateCompany X (Twitter)Title
ZIPNAICSDescription
SICCategorySize
RevenueWork EmailHuman-Verification Date
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Our team will work with you to determine the right enterprise list for your campaign. Get in touch or request a live walkthrough.

OPTION 2
CUSTOM LIST

Smaller Custom Lists

Purpose: Best for buyers who want a smaller list size through our Starter and Pro plans. This is for buyers who do not need enterprise-level volume. Instead of purchasing a large file, you can choose a smaller list size and build a more focused prospect list.

Pricing

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Mobile NumbersExcluded
MonthlyAnnual2 Months Free

Free

For Testing the Waters

$0 / month
Pay-As-You-Go available
  • ✓10 Contacts Monthly
  • ✓24 Hour Turnaround
  • ✓100% Money-Back Guarantee

Starter

For Solopreneurs Building Momentum

$99 / month
  • ✓200 Contacts Monthly
  • ✓Delivered Within 5 Business Days
  • ✓100% Money-Back Guarantee
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Pro

For Small Teams Scaling Outreach

$299 / month
  • ✓1,000 Contacts Monthly
  • ✓Delivered Within 3 Business Days
  • ✓100% Money-Back Guarantee
  • ✓Unlimited CRM Export

Available Data Fields

CompanyCountyMobile (if requested)
WebsiteOffice PhoneContact
AddressCompany FacebookFname
CityPersonal LinkedinLname
StateCompany X (Twitter)Title
ZIPNAICSDescription
SICCategorySize
RevenueWork EmailHuman-Verification Date
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Get started with a free account and receive 10 verified contacts at no cost. Or speak with our team to see a live walkthrough.

What is the difference between both options?

FeatureOption 1: Enterprise OptionOption 2: Starter / Pro
What it isA ready-to-use CSV or Excel file with thousands of CIO contacts. Best for teams that need high-volume CIO email lists at the lowest cost per contact.Get a smaller, more targeted list based on your exact filters. A flexible option for teams that want precision without buying at enterprise scale.
PricingBest value at scale with larger discounts per contact.Built for lower volume list purchases with plans ranging from free to $299/month.
CustomizationMore streamlined for bulk ordering and immediate use.More flexible for building a smaller list around your exact filters.
Ideal ForLarge campaigns, enterprise teams, agencies, and broad outreachSmaller teams, niche targeting, and focused outreach
DownloadCSV / Excel downloadCSV download or direct CRM export
Quality Guarantee100% Fresh. Money-back guarantee100% Fresh. Money-back guarantee

Which Industries Rely Most on the CIO

About 671,000 computer and information systems managers work in the U.S., earning an average of $192,000 a year. How much a company relies on a CIO depends on its industry. Retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers are the most likely to name a CIO in their annual report, while banks, insurers, and software companies more often give cybersecurity to a separate CISO. Switch views to compare which industries name a CIO and which name a CISO.

671K
Computer and IT managers in the U.S.
$192K
Average IT manager pay
35%
Large and mid-size public companies that name a CIO
Companies That Name a CIO
Retail & Wholesale
56%
Manufacturing
47%
Energy, Mining & Utilities
40%
Banking, Insurance & Finance
38%
Services, Transport & Construction
37%
Health Care Services & Devices
36%
Software, Tech & Telecom
26%
Real Estate & REITs
24%
Pharma & Biotech
11%

Share of 780 large and mid-size U.S. public companies whose latest annual report (10-K) names a CIO or a CISO in its cybersecurity section. Sources: SEC EDGAR and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025.

Who Leads Cybersecurity

Every public company now has to say who manages its cybersecurity risk. At large companies, more than half name a dedicated security leader such as a CISO. At mid-size companies, about half put the CIO, CTO, or head of IT in charge instead. Most small companies don't name a technology or security leader at all, and some rely on an outside IT provider. If you sell security or IT services below the largest companies, the CIO or IT director is usually the person to reach.

1 in 2
Mid-size companies where the CIO or IT head leads cybersecurity
53%
Large companies with a dedicated security leader
1 in 10
Small companies that name a security leader
Large Companies
4%
24%
19%
53%
Mid-Size Companies
19%
31%
26%
24%
Small Companies
5%
21%
10%
64%
Selling a security product? At large companies, add the CISO to your list. At mid-size companies, the CIO, CTO, or IT director is usually the one in charge.

Based on the first technology or security title named in the cybersecurity section of 1,162 public company annual reports (10-K), grouped by company size. Source: SEC EDGAR.

When CIOs Set Their Budgets

IT budgets are set before the fiscal year begins, and 4 in 5 public companies start their fiscal year in January. That means most CIOs are planning next year's budget in September, October, and November. Reach out during those months to get your product into the plan, or in January, when new budgets take effect and approved projects get started.

Oct: Budget PlanningPeak budget planning. CIOs are deciding what to fund next year.
84% of companies are planning next year's budget and 4% start a new fiscal year this month.
Best Time to Reach Out
While budgets are being planned
September, October, and November, plus January for projects that were just approved
Harder
Mid-year, once budgets are set
February through August, and December

Based on the fiscal year end of 1,187 U.S. public companies. Planning is counted two to four months before each company's fiscal year starts. Source: SEC EDGAR.

FAQ

How do you confirm each contact is still the CIO?

IT leaders move between companies often, and many roles are reorganized when a company adds a CISO or CTO, so we check every contact before delivery. Each record is sourced when you order, matched against the company's own public information, reviewed by our team, and validated again before it ships. See how our human-verification process works.

Can I try CIO contacts before buying a full list?

Yes. A free account comes with ten fresh CIO contacts, so you can check the quality before you order a larger list through your portal.

Can I include CTOs, CISOs, and IT directors, or only people with the CIO title?

You choose. Many companies split technology leadership between a CIO, a CTO, and a CISO, and smaller companies often give the job to a VP or director of IT instead. Tell us which titles make the buying decision for your product and we build the list around them.

Can I target CIOs in a specific industry or at companies of a certain size?

Yes. Every record includes industry, employee count, and revenue, so you can focus on the sectors and company sizes you sell to. You can also filter by state, city, or county.

Can I add other IT and security roles from the same companies?

Yes. If your product needs buy-in from more than one person, we can add the CISO, CTO, IT director, or infrastructure and security managers at the same companies. Just list the titles when you place your order.

What format does a CIO mailing list come in, and how fast?

Lists are delivered as a CSV or Excel file within a few business days, because every contact is checked first. Records can include office phone, mailing address, and LinkedIn profile, and orders on the smaller plans can also be sent straight to your CRM.

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