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Chief Innovation and Product officer (CIPO), is a corporate title referring to an executive responsible for various innovation, technology and product-related activities in an organization, especially a corporation. Most often the position reports to the chief executive officer.

Role
A CIPO is responsible for all product-related matters. Usually includes product conception and development, production in general, innovation, project management and product management. In many IT/telecommunications companies, this position includes release management and production. They typically work on the product strategy based upon the goals set by the CEO or board members. In addition is responsible for driving and overseeing Innovation across the business and is often involved in mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities
A chief innovation and product officer may sometimes serve as a chief marketing officer, Chief technology Officer or Chief Information Officer by involving themselves in technology, general information technologies and the marketing and advertising of product and their benefits to the consumers. The CIPO can both design or modify the product, so that it reaches the customer's satisfaction.