The CIO Mandate | From Hype to Enterprise Value
In 2025, the role of the CIO is no longer defined by infrastructure alone; it is defined by transformation. AI has moved to the forefront of that agenda, with 74% of CEOs stating that it will have the most significant impact on their industry in the near term (Gartner). Yet while excitement runs high, execution remains elusive: according to McKinsey, fewer than 15% of organisations have successfully scaled AI initiatives across multiple business units.
CIOs are being asked to bridge this gap, building strategies that not only embrace AI but operationalise it across the enterprise. To succeed, they must look beyond proof-of-concepts and towards real, repeatable value and that’s where Maki is already delivering.
From Pilots to Enterprise-Wide AI Deployment
Gartner outlines the need for a structured, outcome-driven AI strategy: clear vision, prioritised use cases, strong governance, and a scalable operating model. Yet most organisations are still navigating the basics. Deloitte’s 2024 State of AI in the Enterprise found that 62% of organisations lack an AI strategy with clear accountability and ROI frameworks.
Maki offers a different starting point; one grounded in results. With 90% automation of screening and interviewing, Maki’s AI agents are not in beta; they’re live in production across enterprise clients, embedded into core hiring workflows. They deliver at scale, not in theory. From the first deployment, clients gain operational lift and unlock productivity across HR and TA teams; eliminating bottlenecks and enabling hiring at speed and scale.
Proving Value | AI With Tangible Impact
The biggest hurdle CIOs face is demonstrating value. As one telecom CIO put it in a recent report: “My CFO doesn’t care if I’ve saved someone time; I need to prove business impact.” Maki is designed to do exactly that.
With Maki, organisations achieve:
- 3x faster time-to-hire, accelerating revenue generation and reducing vacancy costs
- 20–30% reduction in attrition, thanks to smarter, more predictive hiring decisions
- Over 95% candidate satisfaction, reinforcing employer brand and increasing acceptance rates
This isn’t abstract AI. It’s real-world impact, measured and validated; precisely the type of performance data CIOs need to align executive teams around AI investment.
Aligning the Enterprise | Built for Cross-Functional Buy-In
AI initiatives cannot succeed in silos. CIOs must act as orchestrators across finance, HR, security, and operations. Yet PwC reports that more than half of AI programs stall due to a lack of cross-functional alignment.
Maki is built to support this alignment from day one. CFOs gain clear ROI, CHROs benefit from talent insights and process transformation, IT leaders retain oversight and compliance, and hiring managers get intuitive tools that drive faster, better decision-making. Maki is not a plug-in; it’s a platform that integrates seamlessly across the enterprise.
Future-Proofing the Workforce | AI Literacy and Governance at Scale
Scaling AI also means uplifting people. Gartner and Deloitte both highlight that AI fluency, change management, and secure governance are critical enablers of success. Maki supports this by making AI accessible and safe.
Its no-code environment empowers HR teams while preserving IT control. Its data science is explainable, auditable, and continuously refined. And because Maki was built to operate within highly regulated global businesses, it meets enterprise-grade requirements for privacy, security, and fairness; easing the governance burden for CIOs.
Maki Is the Partner CIOs Need Now
In a world where AI success is measured in real outcomes, not future potential, CIOs need partners that are already doing the work. Maki delivers on every priority outlined in Gartner’s roadmap for AI success:
- Enterprise-ready technology, already deployed at scale
- Demonstrable value across time, cost, and quality metrics
- Cross-functional integration with HR, IT, and Finance
- AI governance, change management, and security baked in
Maki doesn’t just support the CIO agenda; it accelerates it. For any technology leader looking to move from AI exploration to AI impact, Maki isn’t just a vendor. It’s a strategic advantage.
