This month’s CxOs on the Move highlights 60 executives stepping into new CIO, CTO, CISO, and digital leadership roles.
Across industries, these leaders are being tapped to lead transformation efforts, modernize infrastructure, and scale AI-driven initiatives. The appointments span healthcare, financial services, the public sector, and global enterprises, pointing to where organizations are investing right now.
Congratulations to the leaders making their move!
David Rice – Chief AI Officer at HSBC
HSBC has added David Rice as its first Chief AI Officer, tasking him with leading enterprise-wide AI adoption as the bank embeds generative AI across its operations and customer offerings. In the role, he will guide efforts to scale AI tools for employees, enhance personalization for clients, and support HSBC’s broader push to build a more digitally driven banking model. Rice joins from within HSBC, where he served as Chief Operating Officer for its Corporate and Institutional Banking business, overseeing the division’s operations.
Senthil Kumaran – Chief Technology Officer at CreatorIQ
CreatorIQ has appointed Senthil Kumaran as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s global engineering organization and advance its AI and data infrastructure as part of an accelerated product roadmap. His remit includes scaling AI-driven capabilities and strengthening the platform’s underlying data systems for brands and agencies. Kumaran joins from Digital Turbine, where he served as CTO leading cloud-native, data-driven platforms, and previously held engineering leadership roles at Meta Reality Labs.
Curtis Shipman – Chief Information Officer at Centre for Neuro Skills
Centre for Neuro Skills has named Curtis Shipman as Chief Information Officer, tasking him with leading technology strategy, enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity governance, and IT operations across the organization’s network of rehabilitation centers. He arrives from Electro Rent Corp., where he directed global infrastructure and IT operations, overseeing modernization initiatives and data integration efforts to support advanced monitoring capabilities.
Ryan Stepalavich – Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at Country Bank
Country Bank has appointed Ryan Stepalavich as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, where he will guide the bank’s technology strategy and lead initiatives aimed at delivering secure and efficient digital banking experiences. He brings more than two decades of IT experience, including significant time in financial services, and most recently held technology leadership roles at Savings Institute Bank & Trust and Berkshire Bank, where he focused on modernizing infrastructure and improving collaboration and system performance.
Anuj Kadyan – Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at CBRE
CBRE has brought on Anuj Kadyan as Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, tasking him with leading the company’s technology strategy and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives to enhance operations and differentiate its offerings. He joins from McKinsey & Company, where he is a senior partner and co-leads the Technology Services practice, advising global AI, cloud, and technology firms while driving large-scale transformation programs across industries.
Franziska Bell – Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at The Home Depot
The Home Depot has named Dr. Franziska “Fran” Bell Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, strengthening its leadership team. In this role, she will lead technology strategy across the company, overseeing product management, data, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on advancing machine learning and agentic AI to support a connected experience for associates, DIY customers, and professional contractors. She joins from Ford Motor Company, where she served as Chief Data, AI and Analytics Officer and led enterprise AI initiatives. Earlier roles include Senior Vice President of Digital Technology at BP, along with leadership positions at Uber and Toyota.
Robert Ruocco – Chief Technology Officer at GuideWell
GuideWell has added Robert Ruocco as Chief Technology Officer, putting him in charge of the company’s technology strategy and execution. He steps into the role after serving as Enterprise Chief Information Technology Officer at Triple-S, where he oversaw enterprise technology across the health, life, and property and casualty businesses. Earlier, Ruocco was Senior Vice President and Chief Information & Security Officer at Consortium Health Plans and previously held the CIO post at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York.
Vikram Rao – Chief Technology Officer Enterprise and Chief Trust Officer at Atlassian
Vikram Rao has taken on the role of CTO, Enterprise and Chief Trust Officer at Atlassian, where he now leads engineering across the company’s enterprise and emerging businesses while overseeing its trust framework spanning security, privacy, compliance, governance, and risk. The appointment expands his remit from Chief Trust Officer, placing him at the center of Atlassian’s platform strategy.
Chinmay Patel – Chief Technology Officer at Blue Ocean ATS
Chinmay Patel has been appointed Chief Technology Officer of Blue Ocean ATS, where he will lead the company’s technology strategy, infrastructure, and blockchain roadmap while overseeing its engineering organization. He joins with more than 15 years of experience building and scaling fintech products, most recently as CEO and Co-founder of PERCS, and previously as CEO and Co-founder of API Garage / BlockX Labs.
Gabe Monroy – Chief Technology Officer at Workday
Gabe Monroy has taken on the role of Chief Technology Officer at Workday, where he is focused on building the company’s next-generation enterprise platform to support AI-driven operations, including the infrastructure, data, and trust layers required for autonomous systems at scale. He brings more than two decades of experience in platform engineering, most recently holding leadership roles at DigitalOcean and Google, where he led developer products and Kubernetes-based platforms.
Sejal Vaishnav – Chief Information Officer at Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College has named Sejal Vaishnav Chief Information Officer, where she will oversee technology strategy, operations, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation across its 19 campuses and more than 40 locations, with a focus on enhancing the student and employee experience. She joins from Illinois Institute of Technology, where she served as CIO, bringing more than two decades of higher education technology leadership experience spanning enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, and analytics.
Marc Warner – Chief Technology Officer at Accenture
Accenture has appointed Dr. Marc Warner as Chief Technology Officer following the completion of its acquisition of AI firm Faculty. Warner, Faculty’s co-founder and former CEO, will also join Accenture’s Global Management Committee. In his new role, Warner will oversee the company’s technology strategy, with a focus on the development and application of artificial intelligence across its services. His appointment comes as Accenture integrates Faculty’s capabilities in areas such as AI strategy, safety, and system implementation. At Faculty, he oversaw the delivery of AI projects and the growth of the company’s technical team.
Firdaus Bhathena – Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at S&P Global
S&P Global has added Firdaus Bhathena as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, a newly created role where he will lead a unified enterprise technology organization and drive the company’s AI adoption and transformation agenda. Reporting to the CEO, he is tasked with accelerating growth and productivity through data-driven innovation. Bhathena joins from FIS, where he served as Global Chief Technology Officer, leading large-scale technology transformation and product development initiatives.
Todd Holling – Chief Information Officer at Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health has appointed Todd Holling as Chief Information Officer, formalizing his leadership after serving in the role on an interim basis since September 2025. He now leads the organization’s IT strategy and operations, drawing on more than two decades in healthcare technology. Holling most recently served as Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer at the University of Texas Health San Antonio, where he supported technology initiatives across the academic health system.
Donna Tatro – Chief Information Security Officer at Princeton University
Princeton University has named Donna Tatro Chief Information Security Officer, formalizing her leadership of the institution’s information security program after serving in the role on an interim basis since March 2025. She oversees efforts to protect the University’s data, systems, and digital identities while advancing cybersecurity awareness and resilience across campus. Tatro has been with Princeton since 1995, most recently guiding initiatives that strengthened risk management practices, incident response capabilities, and community-wide security education.
Shatabdi Sharma – Chief Information Officer at Capacity
Capacity has appointed Shatabdi Sharma as Chief Information Officer, where she will lead global technology strategy and oversee engineering teams across the U.S. and India, with a focus on scaling infrastructure, advancing data and analytics, and supporting increasingly complex fulfillment operations. She joins from PVH Corp, where she served as Brand Technology Leader for Calvin Klein, driving modernization across the end-to-end value chain and global supply chain systems.
Margaret Lozovatsky – Chief Digital Information Officer at Premier Health
Premier Health has added Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, as Chief Digital Information Officer, where she will lead digital strategy and technology initiatives aimed at advancing clinical care and innovation across the system. She joins from the American Medical Association, where she served as Chief Medical Information Officer and Vice President of Digital Health Innovations, helping shape national efforts around digital health and AI governance.
Joshua Beeman – Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania has appointed Joshua Beeman as Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer, formalizing a role he has held on an interim basis since August 2025. A Penn alumnus, Beeman will lead Information Systems and Computing, overseeing campus-wide IT strategy and services. He previously served as Associate Vice President of IT and Associate CIO, helping redesign the University’s IT security framework and advance research computing initiatives.
Mike Kelly – Chief Information Officer at Autodesk
Autodesk has brought on Mike Kelly as Chief Information Officer, tasking him with leading enterprise technology strategy, advancing AI adoption, and shaping the company’s digital employee experience as it scales its next phase of growth. His role centers on strengthening the technology foundation, improving productivity, and accelerating innovation across the business. Kelly joins from Andreessen Horowitz, where he served as Operating Partner and the firm’s first CIO, and previously held CIO positions at Red Hat and McKesson, overseeing enterprise technology, data, and cybersecurity initiatives.
Robert Costello – Chief Digital and Information Officer at Merlin Group
Robert Costello has joined Merlin Group as Chief Digital and Information Officer, where he will lead the company’s digital strategy, technology architecture, and enterprise AI initiatives while supporting its portfolio of cyber and mission technology firms. He arrives from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, where he served as Chief Information Officer and head of Mission Engineering, overseeing enterprise IT strategy and modernization efforts for the nation’s civilian cyber defense mission.
Amy Hogan – Chief Information Officer at Exostar
Exostar has promoted Amy Hogan to Chief Information Officer, its first in the company’s history, where she will oversee enterprise technology strategy, platform enablement and corporate IT to support continued growth. Hogan has been with the company for several years, most recently serving as Vice President of Enterprise Systems and Solutions, where she led transformation initiatives across business systems, DevOps platforms, and enterprise analytics.
Dylan Clark – Chief Analytics and AI Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health
Bon Secours Mercy Health has appointed Dylan Clark as Chief Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Officer, where he will lead enterprise strategy for data, analytics, and AI, including the development of governance frameworks to support safe and compliant deployment across clinical and operational settings. He will work across the organization to scale technologies aimed at improving patient care and efficiency while ensuring alignment with ethical standards. Clark joins from MedStar Health, where he led systemwide data strategy and analytics capabilities across its network.
Dawn Paquette – Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Turner Construction Company
Dawn Paquette has joined Turner Construction Company as Vice President and Chief Information Officer, where she leads the firm’s enterprise technology strategy, with a mandate to strengthen digital infrastructure and better integrate data and systems across operations to support project delivery and performance. She brings more than 30 years of experience leading information systems organizations for large enterprises.
Alex Alexander – Chief Digital and Information Officer at Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic has appointed Alex Alexander as Chief Digital and Information Officer, as the airline advances its digital transformation program. Alexander brings more than 20 years of experience across aviation, retail, and AI-led platforms. He joins from XOOTS, where he was Founder and CEO, developing AI solutions for talent recruitment. In his new position, Alexander will oversee technology, digital development, data, artificial intelligence, and transformation. As a member of the executive leadership team, he will guide technology direction across the organization.
Amy Farrow – Chief Information Officer at Celigo
Celigo has added Amy Farrow as Chief Information Officer, where she will lead global IT strategy and drive the expansion of internal automation and AI-powered workflows across the organization, including scaling the company’s use of its own platform to streamline operations and connect systems. She brings more than 15 years of experience from Lyft, X and Salesforce, where she led technology teams through periods of growth, focusing on scaling infrastructure and enterprise systems.
Julie Irish – Chief Information Officer at Alteryx
Alteryx has named Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer, where she will lead the company’s global IT organization and technology strategy to support growth and ongoing digital transformation, with a focus on scaling AI-driven capabilities across the business. She joins from Couchbase, where she served as CIO, overseeing IT, data, and security while modernizing enterprise systems and integrating AI into core operations.
Mike Uster – Chief Information Officer at V2X
V2X has appointed Mike Uster as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead global IT strategy, enterprise systems, and digital transformation efforts, with an emphasis on cybersecurity, AI-enabled capabilities, and resilient technology platforms supporting mission-critical operations. He joins from ManTech, where he served as CIO, CTO, and Senior Vice President, overseeing enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and cybersecurity modernization.
Jena Holtberg-Benge – Chief Digital and Information Officer at AGCO
AGCO has added Jena Holtberg-Benge as Chief Digital and Information Officer, where she will lead the company’s digital, data, and IT strategy with an emphasis on information security and scalable capabilities to support long-term growth. She steps into the role from her position as Vice President of Aftersales Parts at AGCO, where she drove growth while advancing digital and AI-led initiatives to support dealers and farmers.
Morris Taylor – Chief Information Officer at Genworth
Genworth has named Morris Taylor as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, where he will oversee the company’s technology vision and execution, driving digital innovation and aligning IT strategy across its U.S. Life Insurance and CareScout businesses. In the role, he will work closely with senior leadership to advance technology capabilities that support long-term growth and customer-focused services. Taylor joins from Markel, where he served as Chief Information Officer, and previously spent more than two decades at Capital One leading major transformation initiatives, including large-scale integration efforts and the shift to agile delivery.
Farhan Khan – Chief Information Officer at the Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission has appointed Farhan Khan as Chief Information Officer, placing him in charge of the agency’s technology direction and IT operations. In this role, he will lead efforts across enterprise systems, modernization programs, and cybersecurity, ensuring the FCC’s technology environment supports its regulatory responsibilities and day-to-day operations. Khan joins from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, where he served as Chief Digital Officer. He oversaw a $200 million budget and led more than 400 IT professionals, guiding agency-wide digital initiatives across several divisions.
Jim Connolly – Chief Information Officer at Legacy Food Group
Jim Connolly has joined Legacy Food Group as Chief Information Officer, where he is responsible for leading the company’s technology, data, and systems strategy as it supports continued growth and operational scale. He brings experience building and managing enterprise IT functions, most recently serving as Vice President of Information Technology at LBB Specialties, where he helped advance systems and infrastructure, following an earlier role as Director of Information Technology.
Mangala Kuppa – Chief Information Officer and Chief AI Officer at U.S. Department of Labor
Mangala Kuppa has been elevated to Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor, taking on the permanent role after serving in an acting capacity since October while continuing as Chief AI Officer. She now oversees the department’s IT strategy, including modernization, cybersecurity, and the adoption of emerging technologies, while maintaining leadership of its artificial intelligence initiatives. Kuppa has been with the department for nearly six years, previously serving as Chief Technology Officer and leading efforts to build its enterprise data platform and AI strategy.
Barninder Khurana – Chief Information Officer at Patriot Growth
Patriot Growth Insurance Services has appointed Barninder Khurana as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead enterprise technology strategy, architecture, and execution to support the firm’s continued growth. He will focus on building scalable platforms, strengthening data and analytics capabilities, and advancing integration, automation, and security across the organization, while supporting M&A technology enablement. Khurana will work closely with executive and agency leadership to align technology investments with business priorities and enhance operational performance.
Mark Mullins – Chief Information Officer at Truliant Federal Credit Union
Truliant has named Mark Mullins as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the organization’s technology strategy and oversee IT and cybersecurity to support member service, innovation and long-term growth. He brings experience leading technology initiatives at financial institutions, with a focus on leveraging data and modern systems to drive decision-making and enhance both operational performance and the member experience.
Daryn Deveau – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Maine State Credit Union
Daryn Deveau has joined Maine State Credit Union as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, where he will lead information technology and cybersecurity strategy to support secure and reliable services for members and employees. He brings more than two decades of experience within the Farm Credit System, with a background spanning IT leadership, risk management, and regulatory environments in financial services.
Tony Sauerhoff – Chief Information Officer at the State of Texas
Texas has appointed Tony Sauerhoff as state CIO and executive director of the Department of Information Resources (DIR), formalizing his leadership after serving in the role on an interim basis since January. Sauerhoff most recently served as DIR’s Chief AI and Innovation Officer, where he led statewide AI initiatives. He previously held roles as Texas Chief Information Security Officer and Chair of the Texas Cybersecurity Council, bringing deep experience in cybersecurity and emerging technologies. As state CIO, Sauerhoff will lead Texas’ technology strategy, overseeing modernization, cybersecurity coordination and the adoption of AI across state government.
Shay Artzi – Chief Technology Officer at Compass International Holdings
Shay Artzi has been named Chief Technology Officer at Compass International Holdings, where he is tasked with unifying the company’s 340,000 real estate professionals on a single technology platform following its $1.6 billion acquisition of Anywhere. In the role, he will lead efforts to streamline agent workflows and scale the firm’s integrated platform strategy. Artzi previously served as Compass’s Head of Engineering, overseeing the launches of Compass AI and Compass One.
Jon Eichten – Chief Information Officer at State of Minnesota
Jon Eichten has been appointed State Chief Information Officer and Commissioner of Minnesota IT Services, where he will oversee statewide technology strategy, cybersecurity and digital service delivery across government. He steps into the role after serving as deputy commissioner since 2018, building on more than a decade with the agency that included leading government relations and supporting major IT consolidation and modernization initiatives, as well as recovery efforts tied to the state’s vehicle licensing system.
Jeffrey Javits – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at West Coast Community Bank
West Coast Community Bank has added Jeffrey Javits as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, placing him in charge of the bank’s information security programs, regulatory compliance, and cyber risk management. He brings experience from a recent role as a virtual CISO for a San Francisco-based software startup, following earlier leadership positions including Chief Information Officer and Corporate Security Officer at Heritage Bank of Commerce.
Jay Ferro – President, Technology and Chief Product Officer at Envision Pharma Group
Jay Ferro has taken on the role of President, Technology and Chief Product Officer at Envision
Pharma Group, where he leads the company’s global technology and product strategy across its AI-enabled platforms serving the life sciences sector. He joins from Clario, where he most recently served as EVP, Chief Information, Technology and Product Officer, overseeing enterprise technology and product development for clinical trial solutions.
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Regina Salazar – Chief Information and Digital Officer at Dycom Industries
Dycom Industries has added Regina Salazar as Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer, tasking her with leading the company’s enterprise technology strategy, including digital transformation and the integration of AI-driven solutions to improve operations. She joins from Novelis, where she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer, overseeing a global team and advancing an AI-powered transformation. Earlier, she was Vice President of IT and CIO for Whirlpool’s North American region.
Nik Umrani – Chief Information Officer at Pep Boys
Pep Boys has named Nik Umrani as Chief Information Officer, adding an experienced technology executive to its leadership team as the company advances its IT capabilities. Umrani brings more than 20 years of experience across Fortune 100 and private equity-backed organizations. He most recently served as Global CIO at NSM Insurance Group / Novacore, where he led an enterprise transformation program that supported company growth. His previous roles include senior technology positions at Comcast, ADT, and Verizon Communications. At Pep Boys, Umrani will oversee technology initiatives across AI, cloud, and digital systems. The company expects his leadership to strengthen service delivery and improve customer experience.
Alan Missen – Chief Information Officer at ExtensisHR
ExtensisHR has appointed Alan Missen as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the company’s technology strategy and systems modernization efforts to support growth and enhance the client and employee experience. He brings more than three decades of experience driving enterprise technology transformation and integration across industries.
Kiran Palla – Chief Information Officer at CogniwareAI
CogniwareAI has added Kiran Palla as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the company’s technology strategy and advance AI-first platforms, including initiatives around multi-agent orchestration and high-performance workloads. He brings a mix of federal and commercial leadership experience, having held CIO, CTO and senior technology roles supporting U.S. government agencies as well as enterprise organizations, with a focus on large-scale transformation and platform development.
Eli Gassert – Chief Technology Officer at VastAdvisor
VastAdvisor has appointed Eli Gassert as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the development and scaling of the company’s AI-native platform and oversee platform architecture, AI infrastructure and engineering execution. He joins from Truelytics, where he served as Chief Technology Officer through its acquisition by Envestnet, and later held a senior engineering leadership role at Envestnet Data Solutions.
John Visneski – Chief Information Security Officer at Green Impact Exchange
Green Impact Exchange has named John Visneski as Chief Information Security Officer, where he will lead enterprise technology and cybersecurity strategy, overseeing secure operations and regulatory compliance as the exchange builds out its platform. He joins from Sumo Logic, where he served as CISO, and previously held the same role at MGM Studios, later taking on a security leadership position at Amazon focused on mergers and acquisitions.
Prashant Lamba – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at RGP
RGP has appointed Prashant Lamba as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the firm’s technology vision and execution, focusing on a unified digital ecosystem that connects systems, data, and workflows across its consulting and on-demand model. He will also advance AI and automation initiatives while improving employee and client experiences. Lamba joins from Ankura Consulting Group, where he served as Senior Managing Director leading global teams on product strategy and large-scale technology programs.
Pamela McLeod – Chief Information Security Officer at New Hampshire
New Hampshire has named Pamela McLeod as its new Chief Information Security Officer, bringing a longtime education sector cybersecurity leader into state government. The appointment was confirmed by State Chief Information Officer Denis Goulet. McLeod joins from ACT, where she served as Cyber Director. She has more than 15 years of experience focused on cybersecurity in education, including serving as Chief Information Security Officer for the Concord School District in New Hampshire. Her background includes work with school systems and local governments that face frequent ransomware and cyberattack activity.
TJ Mayotte – Chief Information Officer at City of Baltimore
T.J. Mayotte has been appointed Chief Information Officer for the City of Baltimore, where he is charged with advancing the city’s technology strategy, strengthening cyber resilience, and expanding broadband and digital equity initiatives for residents and government operations. He joins from Anne Arundel County, where he served as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and oversaw a $15 million enterprise resource planning modernization effort. Mayotte previously led technology operations as CIO of Howard County, managing a $57 million budget while driving the shift to cloud-based platforms, and earlier held cybersecurity leadership roles at Synchrony, Capital One, and HealthEquity.
Craig Richardville – Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at UF Health
UF Health has brought on Craig Richardville as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer, where he will oversee enterprise digital strategy, IT, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity across the clinical enterprise. He steps into the role from within the organization, most recently serving as Deputy CIO, where he helped advance systemwide modernization efforts and operational performance.
Michael Sinor – Chief Information Officer/Information Technology Director at City of Mountain View
The City of Mountain View has appointed Michael Sinor as Chief Information Officer and Information Technology Director, placing him in charge of enterprise systems, communications networks, and citywide technology services. He joins from the City of San Leandro, where he served as Chief Technology Officer overseeing IT operations and innovation initiatives, bringing more than two decades of public sector technology experience.
George Forbes – Chief Information Officer at the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security
George Forbes has been named Chief Information Officer at the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, where he will lead IT strategy and digital modernization efforts as the agency expands its oversight of advanced technologies and supply chain security. He brings a background spanning military service and federal leadership, most recently serving in senior digital and data roles within the U.S. Air Force, where he helped align AI and data capabilities with operational needs.
Jeremy Jeffcoat – Chief Information Officer at Yuma County, Arizona
Yuma County has selected Jeremy Jeffcoat as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the county’s technology strategy, including modernization and risk management initiatives. He returns to the county after previously serving in its IT and sheriff’s office technology teams, most recently holding the role of IT Assistant Director for the Yuma Regional Communications System at the City of Yuma, where he led efforts to improve system reliability across regional agencies.
Layla Young – Chief Information Officer at the Office of the Texas Secretary of State
The Texas Secretary of State’s office has named Layla Young as Chief Information Officer, where she will oversee technology strategy and IT operations supporting the agency’s mission. She joins from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, where she served as CIO from 2023 to 2026, following earlier roles at the Texas Department of Insurance, including director of software development and IT development manager.
Stephen Patterson – Chief Technology Officer at the State of Mississippi
Mississippi has promoted Stephen Patterson to Chief Technology Officer, placing him in charge of enterprise technology operations and the delivery of secure, scalable services across government agencies. He steps into the role from his position as Director of Data Services within the state’s technology department, bringing nearly two decades of experience in Mississippi state government.
Nick Shiosaki – Chief Information Security Officer at Idaho State University
Idaho State University has appointed Nick Shiosaki as Chief Information Security Officer, formalizing his leadership of the university’s campus-wide information security program, including policy development, risk management, incident response, and cybersecurity architecture. Shiosaki had been serving in the role on an interim basis and brings a long-standing connection to ISU, having held roles across the institution over several decades.
Hemant Baidwan – Chief Information Security Officer at Knox Systems
Knox Systems has named Hemant Baidwan as Executive Chief Information Security Officer, where he will lead the company’s cybersecurity program and strengthen security across its AI-driven cloud platform while advancing automated compliance and secure federal cloud adoption. He joins from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he served as Chief Information Security Officer and led enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, including Zero Trust initiatives and modernization efforts across mission-critical systems.
Bertrum Carroll – Chief Information Security Officer at the State of Nevada
Nevada has selected Bertrum Carroll as Chief Information Security Officer, placing him within the Office of Information Security and Cyber Defense to lead risk management, incident response coordination, and security governance across the state’s executive branch. Carroll joins from the private sector, where he held security leadership roles at companies including Employers, SC Johnson, and Johnson Controls, bringing more than two decades of information security experience.
Cory Clinton – Chief Technology Officer at Block Reign
Block Reign has appointed Cory Clinton as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead technology strategy and oversee platform architecture and developer infrastructure as the company scales its Gnodi blockchain ecosystem. He brings a background in software engineering and infrastructure, having led teams building distributed systems and cloud-based platforms designed to support enterprise applications.
Israel Barak – Chief Information Security Officer at 7AI
7AI has named Israel Barak as Chief Information Security Officer, where he will lead the company’s security organization and help scale its AI-driven model for security operations as enterprises adopt agentic approaches. In the role, he will focus on building the team and capabilities that support customers transitioning to AI-driven investigations and workflows. Barak joins from Cybereason, where he served as CISO leading global security strategy, and brings more than two decades of experience across security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response.
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