AC: No. The CIO role will change--it will become far more strategic and interesting. That's good news to CIOs. I think CIOs will need people to help them manage infrastructure as more of them will be moved to the cloud.

In addition, we'll rapidly see the new title "data scientist" in organizations. CIOs will have data scientists to make great use of big data applications.

CWHK: What inspires you as a business leader?

AC: Applying technology to solve big problems. We are in an unprecedented period when we can use technology to solve problems like never before. We are an enabler and able to change the world. Nothing's more exciting than that.

CWHK: Talking about leadership development, are you hiring more people or reducing headcount this year, given the economic uncertainty?