Holiday Gifts for Women IT Executives

What does the IT executive in your life want? Maybe you can’t give her an iron-clad BYOD policy or a can’t-miss cloud service provider, but you can make her holidays brighter. But time is running out, so CIO.com surfed the web and asked dozens of executives for their recommendations and came up with these 11 gifts that offer both style and function.

The perfect stocking stuffer, this 4GB Lipstick USB Drive adds some dash to the standard flash drive–and keeps files looking their best. Price: $19.99.

These Whistler Tec Touch leather gloves are a must-have for women IT executives this winter. Available in either black or red, the Tec Touch pods on the index finger and thumb allow you to operate your favorite touch screen device without removing your gloves. They include 100 percent Thinsulate insulation to keep hands warm. Price: $75.

These personalized laptop bags from Simply Bags come in a variety of styles and prints. Stylish yet durable, each laptop bag or briefcase can be personalized with her name or monogram or company logo. Prices range from $28.99 to $48.99.

For the frequent flyer, consider the ScanFast Element Checkpoint Friendly Briefcase. The briefcase is TSA compliant and fits laptops up to 16 inches. Designed specifically for women, it has a padded shoulder strap, padded computer section, a separate section for files and a wireless security shield to keep her smart phone safe from spam, hackers and viruses. Price: $99.99.