Bernardo Mariano is currently the Chief Information Officer at WHO, responsible for setting and maintaining the Vision and Direction of the IMT Department in Headquarters, ensuring that the IMT Department effectively adheres to industry best practice operating models.

Mr. Mariano is also Senior regional Adviser for Sub Sahara Africa. He informs and advises the Director General, the Deputy Director General and other HQs departments, in coordination with regional offices and field missions, of emerging trends and developments including regional and national policy initiatives of strategic importance to IOM (International Organization for Migration).

Mr. Mariano previously worked as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director Information Technology and Communications at IOM. He was responsible for the development of an advanced Information Technology Strategy, based on innovate ICT-driven approach to improved operations management and develop interconnected working practices internally and to external partners.