October brings another round of exciting career moves for technology leaders across the country.
From major global companies to healthcare, higher education, and government, executives are taking on new responsibilities and bringing years of experience to their next roles. This month’s CxOs On the Move recognizes the individuals making their mark across the technology profession.
Congratulations to all the leaders celebrating a new chapter in their careers! Take a look at who’s making moves this month.
Kimberly Clark – Chief Information Officer at West Virginia University
West Virginia University has recruited Kimberly Clark as its next Chief Information Officer, bringing her extensive experience in higher education and enterprise technology to the role. She will oversee the university’s technology operations, information security, product management, research services and Office of the CIO while guiding its adoption of AI and continued Workday modernization. Clark most recently served as Deputy Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Arizona State University. She previously held senior technology roles at Twitter and Charles Schwab.
Jon Crosier – Chief Technology Officer at American Healthcare REIT
Jon Crosier has joined American Healthcare REIT as Chief Technology Officer, bringing more than 18 years of experience in enterprise data and technology. He will lead the company’s data, analytics and technology capabilities, including developing scalable infrastructure connecting portfolio insights with property operations. Crosier previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Kilroy Realty Corporation, where he oversaw data and analytics, cybersecurity, enterprise applications and infrastructure. He earlier held technology roles at Irvine Company.
Karthik Chakkarapani – Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Head of Enterprise AI at Coursera and Udemy
Coursera and Udemy have added Karthik Chakkarapani as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Head of Enterprise AI. He will lead efforts to bring the two companies onto a secure digital foundation while expanding the use of AI across operations and employee workflows. Chakkarapani most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Zuora, where he also led enterprise AI and corporate operations. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Signify.
Josh Getz – Chief Information Officer at Southland Industries
Josh Getz was promoted to Chief Information Officer at Southland Industries after 20 years with the company. He oversees enterprise technology, business systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, analytics and AI. Getz most recently served as Vice President of Information Technology and previously built the company’s architecture, engineering and construction technologies function. He began his Southland career as an intern and computer-aided design operator before moving into technology leadership.
Tracy Koenig – Chief Information Officer at Anderson Trucking Service
Anderson Trucking Service has welcomed Tracy Koenig as Chief Information Officer as part of a planned transition ahead of longtime CIO Julius Chepey’s retirement. Koenig will lead the company’s technology and cybersecurity efforts, with a focus on initiatives supporting customers, drivers and employees. He brings decades of technology experience and has previously served in CIO and CEO roles.
Ivan Skerl – Chief Digital & Technology Officer at QTS Data Centers
Ivan Skerl has joined QTS Data Centers as Chief Digital and Technology Officer, taking responsibility for the company’s global technology direction and digital innovation. He brings more than 25 years of experience in business and technology transformation. Skerl most recently served as President of Bosch Digital Americas and Chief Information Officer for Bosch Americas, overseeing a digital business and an organization of more than 1,400 employees. His earlier roles include technology posts at Cabot, Veeam Software, Brock Group and Baker Hughes.
Narayanan Sundaresan – Chief Information and Technology Officer at Conduent
Conduent has recruited Narayanan Sundaresan as Chief Information and Technology Officer to lead its global technology organization. He will oversee the company’s adoption of AI capabilities while strengthening its enterprise platforms, cybersecurity and data governance. Sundaresan brings more than 28 years of experience and most recently served as Global Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Digital Products and Technology at Strategic Education. He previously held technology roles at Capella Education Company.
Gustavo Alba – Chief Information Officer at the City of Waco
Gustavo Alba has been tapped as Chief Information Officer for the City of Waco, bringing more than 20 years of experience across municipal government, public education and the private sector. He will lead the city’s Information Technology Department and oversee its systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity and departmental support. Alba joins from the City of Frisco, where he served as MIS Technology Supervisor. He previously led infrastructure and operations across 42 City of Dallas agencies and held a technology post with the New York City Department of Education.
Mike Heuer – Chief Information Officer at Quantum
Quantum has selected Mike Heuer as Chief Information Officer to lead its global technology organization across enterprise applications, data, AI adoption, infrastructure and cybersecurity. Heuer brings more than 30 years of technology experience and most recently served as Chief Information Officer at Legence, where he built the company’s IT function and supported more than 20 acquisitions. His earlier roles include technology posts at Blackhawk Network, Peet’s Coffee, Blue Shield of California, Applied Materials and Accenture.
Andrew Parry – Chief Technology Officer at PetMeds
Andrew Parry has joined PetMeds as Chief Technology Officer, taking responsibility for technology direction, platform architecture and engineering across its e-commerce, pharmacy and enterprise systems. He brings more than 30 years of experience and most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at The ODP Corporation, where he led technology across its retail, business solutions and supply chain units. Parry also oversaw the adoption of generative AI and workflow automation and spent nearly two decades in technology roles at Office Depot.
Kim Keever – Chief Security Officer at Lumen Technologies
Lumen Technologies has tapped Kim Keever as Chief Security Officer. She will oversee security across the company’s physical, digital and operational assets, including critical infrastructure and network-as-a-service offerings. Keever most recently served as Chief Information Security Officer at Cox Communications, where she spent more than a decade leading cybersecurity risk management. She previously held several security leadership roles at The Coca-Cola Company, including CISO of its Bottling Investments Group.
Mimi Royston – Chief Information Officer at Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College has welcomed Mimi Royston as Chief Information Officer, where she will help strengthen the institution’s technology and modernize services supporting students and employees. Royston brings more than 30 years of higher education technology experience. She joins from American International College, where she served as Chief Information Officer for more than 13 years, overseeing information systems, infrastructure, technology support and IT innovation. Royston previously spent 18 years at Assumption College.
Patrick McKinney – Chief Information Security Officer at Turing
Patrick McKinney has joined Turing as Chief Information Security Officer, taking responsibility for security across the company’s frontier AI and enterprise AI businesses. He most recently served as Vice President of Security and IT at Invisible Technologies, where he was the company’s first dedicated security hire and built its security organization. McKinney previously held security and compliance roles at Dropbox and Coinbase, contributing to the teams that guided each company through its public offering.
Arjun Sainath – Chief Technology Officer at OnTrac
OnTrac has tapped Arjun Sainath as Chief Technology Officer to lead technology across operations, customer solutions, data, AI and enterprise systems. He brings more than 20 years of experience in technology, engineering and product development, with a focus on logistics and supply chain. Sainath most recently served as Chief Technology Officer at Cart.com, where he led technology modernization and applied AI and machine learning to fulfillment operations.
Christopher Davis – Chief Security Officer at IBM
Christopher Davis has stepped into the role of Chief Security Officer at IBM. He brings more than three decades of security leadership experience across government and industry, including senior roles at Microsoft, Walmart, Amgen and NASCAR. Earlier in his career, Davis spent 23 years with the FBI leading investigations and security operations around the world. At IBM, he will help the company and its clients manage cyber threats, geopolitical uncertainty and other evolving risks.
Venkat Alladi – Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Commercial Health Benefits at Elevance Health
Venkat Alladi was promoted to Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Commercial Health Benefits at Elevance Health. He leads the technology organization supporting the company’s Commercial, Specialty, Federal Employee Program and AmeriBen businesses. Alladi previously served as Staff Vice President of Technology during his more than four years with Elevance Health. His earlier experience includes technology leadership roles at Anthem, Truven Health Analytics and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Lora Fox – Deputy Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice President of Information Technology at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
UAB has recruited Lora Fox as Deputy Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice President of Information Technology. She will help guide technology planning, strengthen governance, and oversee operations supporting the university’s academic, research, and clinical missions. Fox joins from Indiana University, where she spent 25 years and most recently served as Associate Vice President for Enterprise Systems. In that role, she oversaw enterprise applications and digital services across all eight campuses.
Mike Mahar – Chief Technology Officer at the PGA Tour
Mike Mahar has joined the PGA Tour as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead its technology function and oversee digital, data and AI initiatives. He brings more than 20 years of experience leading global teams through cloud migrations, acquisitions and technology modernization. Mahar joins from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where he consolidated fragmented systems and moved the company to AWS and SaaS-based platforms. At the PGA Tour, he will focus on strengthening technology platforms and using data and personalization to create more connected fan experiences.
Larry Sullivan – Chief Information Officer at ABC Supply
ABC Supply has promoted Larry Sullivan to Chief Information Officer. He will succeed Tony Vaden, who is retiring after 13 years with the company. Sullivan joined ABC Supply in 2017 and currently serves as IT Vice President of Software, Data and Digital Transformation. During his tenure, he has led initiatives across AI, data and analytics, digital transformation and technology planning.
Karandeep Anand – Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company has created a new Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer role and recruited Karandeep Anand to lead it. He will oversee enterprise technology, infrastructure, data and AI platforms, product and engineering across the company. Anand joins Disney from Character.AI, where he served as CEO and helped grow the platform’s consumer audience while prioritizing user trust and safety. At Disney, Anand will work across the company’s technology teams to modernize how products and platforms are built and delivered.
Chad Papenfuss – Deputy Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Justice
Chad Papenfuss has stepped into the Deputy Chief Information Officer role within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division. He previously served as Assistant Director of Litigation Support for the division for nearly four years. Papenfuss brings additional litigation technology experience from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Kirkland & Ellis and the Federal Trade Commission.
Alexandra Milliman-Phillips – Chief Information Officer at Triumvirate Environmental
Alexandra Milliman-Phillips has joined Triumvirate Environmental as Chief Information Officer, where she will lead technology modernization, cybersecurity, data, automation and responsible AI initiatives. She will also focus on simplifying enterprise platforms and connecting technology investments to business value. Milliman-Phillips joins from Ardelyx, where she served as Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President.
Anthony Fasulo – Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Jefferson Lab
Anthony Fasulo was selected as Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Jefferson Lab. He will oversee enterprise applications, records management, cybersecurity, computing infrastructure and network operations. Fasulo brings more than 20 years of IT and cybersecurity experience from Sandia National Laboratories, where his work supported more than 17,000 employees. He previously held technology and business leadership roles at Lovelace Health System and served as an avionics systems supervisor in the U.S. Air Force.
Gwen Gann – Chief Information Security Officer at Washington State
Gwen Gann has been named Washington state’s Chief Information Security Officer. She will lead the Office of Cybersecurity within Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), overseeing statewide cybersecurity strategy and working with government agencies and security partners. Gann brings more than 30 years of technology leadership experience and most recently served as Technology Director at HealthFirst. She previously spent more than six years as Chief Information Officer at Public Partnerships LLC.
Indu Patikkal – Deputy Chief Information Officer at the City of Austin
The City of Austin has tapped Indu Patikkal as Deputy Chief Information Officer following several technology roles within the organization, including Interim Chief Technology Officer and Interim Deputy Chief Information Officer for Infrastructure and Operations. Patikkal joined the city in 2022 as Senior IT Manager for the Enterprise Project Management Office. She brings more than 25 years of experience spanning program management, application development and technology operations, with previous roles at Austin Energy and UST Global.
Dee Sethmajhi – Chief Technology Officer at K-LOVE
K-LOVE has recruited Debashree “Dee” Sethmajhi as Chief Technology Officer to lead broadcast infrastructure, engineering, digital products, data and cybersecurity. She brings more than 15 years of enterprise technology experience and will join the ministry’s executive team. Sethmajhi previously co-founded and served as Chief Technology Officer of The Stability App, an AI-powered digital health platform. She earlier held product roles at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle Primavera focused on cloud platforms and enterprise systems.
David Earle – Deputy Chief Information Officer at the Transportation Security Administration
David Earle has been promoted to Deputy Chief Information Officer at the Transportation Security Administration after more than 24 years with the agency. He joined TSA as an IT specialist shortly after its establishment and has since held several technology operations roles. Earle most recently served as Executive Director of IT Operations. He previously led the End User Services Division, overseeing workplace technology and support for approximately 60,000 TSA employees.
Yaron Ben David – Chief Technology and AI Officer at Masco Corporation
Masco Corporation has created a Chief Technology and AI Officer role and recruited Yaron Ben David to lead its enterprise technology, data, AI and cybersecurity capabilities. He will also serve on the company’s Executive Committee. Ben David brings more than 20 years of experience and most recently served as Chief Digital Officer at Standard Industries, leading technology initiatives across its portfolio companies.
Dennis Papula – Deputy Chief Information Officer, Mission Support at the U.S. Department of Labor
Dennis Papula has joined the U.S. Department of Labor as Deputy Chief Information Officer for Mission Support, where he will oversee the department’s business applications portfolio. He brings more than 20 years of federal technology experience spanning IT modernization, cybersecurity and operations. Papula previously held senior roles across the Department of Health and Human Services, including Chief Information Officer for the Administration for Preparedness and Response and Acting Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer at the National Institutes of Health.
Kelly Sunderland – Chief Information Security Officer at Platform One
Kelly Sunderland has joined the Department of the Air Force as Chief Information Security Officer for Platform One. He previously supported Platform One through Applied Research Solutions, serving as Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and providing advisory services for more than three years. Sunderland earlier spent nearly 16 years as a Telecommunications Network Engineer with the U.S. Army.
Arthur Hu – Chief Information and Digital Officer at BD
BD has recruited Arthur Hu as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer to lead its technology and digital modernization efforts. He brings more than 25 years of experience spanning enterprise technology, AI adoption and business transformation. Hu joins from Lenovo, where he served as Global Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology and Delivery Officer for the Solutions and Services Group. He previously spent more than a decade at McKinsey & Company.
Jason Lawrence – Chief Information Officer at American International College
Jason Lawrence has joined American International College as Chief Information Officer, taking responsibility for technology operations supporting students, faculty and staff. He brings more than 20 years of experience across higher education, nonprofit and private-sector organizations. Lawrence most recently served as Chief Information Officer at the University of Saint Joseph, where he led enterprise systems, cybersecurity and campus network modernization. He previously served as Senior IT Director for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and led technology operations for a global manufacturer.
Dashiell Flynn – Chief Technology Officer of Basketball Operations at the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers have added Dashiell Flynn as Chief Technology Officer of Basketball Operations to lead the development and integration of new technology across the department. He will also help build the infrastructure and governance supporting basketball operations. Flynn joins from Amazon Web Services, where he most recently served as Global Head of AI for Sports. He brings more than 20 years of experience across technology, government and consulting, including an earlier role at Accenture.
Amy Jones – Chief Information Officer at LoanCare
Amy Jones has joined LoanCare as Chief Information Officer, leading its technology and digital efforts, including AI-enabled solutions supporting operational efficiency, risk management and the borrower experience. She brings more than 20 years of experience across mortgage, financial services and healthcare. Jones most recently served as Vice President of Customer Technology and Experience at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She previously spent more than 15 years at Wells Fargo, including five years in a technology executive role supporting home lending servicing.
Greg Nicoson – Chief Information Security Officer at the U.S. Department of the Treasury
Greg Nicoson has stepped into the Chief Information Security Officer role for the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Departmental Offices after serving as Data Center Operations Manager. He previously held technology and operations leadership roles at the Inter-American Defense College and the George C. Marshall Center, where he served as Deputy Chief Information Officer. Nicoson also spent nearly 11 years supporting the U.S. Army’s Joint Communications Unit.
Jonathan Spencer – Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has tapped Jonathan Spencer as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer to oversee AI adoption, system development and workflow modernization across the agency. Spencer previously spent four years at Waymo building safety-critical models for its autonomous driving platform. He has also co-founded several startups applying AI to healthcare, hardware testing and telecommunications. Spencer holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from Princeton University, where his research focused on training physical AI systems.
Chris Blatchford – Chief Technology Officer at Tesco
Tesco has added Chris Blatchford as Chief Technology Officer and a member of its Executive Committee. He will succeed Guus Dekkers, who is retiring after eight years with the company. Blatchford currently serves as Group Chief Technology Officer at Kingfisher, overseeing technology, data and product platforms across brands including B&Q and Screwfix. He brings experience in digital transformation, platform modernization and using data to improve customer and employee experiences.
Bo Kim – Chief Information Officer at Juniper Square
Juniper Square has recruited Bo Kim as its first Chief Information Officer. He will lead enterprise technology, business systems, data infrastructure, corporate applications, security and AI governance. Kim brings more than 20 years of experience across software, cybersecurity and financial technology, most recently serving as Chief Information Officer at Gusto. He previously held CIO roles at Imperva and Planview, along with technology leadership positions at Qualys and Venrock.
Allan Chen – Chief Information Officer at Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence College has selected Allan Chen as Chief Information Officer. He will oversee technology infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data privacy and user support. Chen brings more than 25 years of higher education technology experience and most recently served as Vice President for Institute Technology and Chief Technology Officer at the California Institute of the Arts. He previously held CIO roles at Muhlenberg College and Menlo College and served as Associate Vice President for Academic Technology at California State University, Northridge.
Gary Haney – Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Marymount University
Marymount University has appointed Gary Haney as Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. He will lead IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI-enabled solutions and workflow modernization while serving on the President’s Cabinet. Haney brings 30 years of federal technology experience and most recently served as Deputy Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He previously worked as a Managing Director at Accenture Federal Services and currently serves on an EPA advisory board.
Robert Sala – Chief Information Officer, U.S. Businesses & Enterprise Functions at Prudential Financial
Robert Sala has assumed an expanded role at Prudential Financial as Chief Information Officer for U.S. Businesses and Enterprise Functions. He oversees technology strategy, delivery, architecture and risk across the company’s U.S. insurance, retirement and advisory businesses, along with its corporate functions worldwide. Sala leads a technology organization of more than 2,800 employees and consultants and an annual portfolio of approximately $700 million. During his 15 years with Prudential, he has also served as Global Chief Technology Officer and led enterprise architecture, technology modernization and cost optimization efforts.
Audrey Hazak – Group Chief Information Officer at Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has promoted Audrey Hazak to Group Chief Information Officer after nearly 16 years there. She most recently served as Senior Vice President of Digital Customer Relationship Management, leading efforts to improve digital experiences for customers and frontline employees. Hazak has held several business, operations and transformation roles across Schneider Electric and APC, including leadership positions in digital sales, commercial excellence and EMEA operations. In her new role, she will oversee the company’s work across AI, data, cybersecurity and digital platforms.
Jonathan Lofthouse – Chief Information Officer of Data & Analytics at LSEG
Jonathan Lofthouse has joined LSEG as Chief Information Officer of its Data & Analytics division, leading technology for the company’s financial markets data and analytics platform. He brings nearly three decades of experience from Citi, where he most recently served as Group Chief Information Officer overseeing technology across Markets, Services, Banking, Wealth and Consumer. Lofthouse previously served as Co-Chief Information Officer and Global Head of Markets Technology. In his new role, he will focus on AI, modern engineering and the development of new data products and capabilities.
Adam Ward – Chief Technology Officer at the City of Austin
The City of Austin has recruited Adam Ward as Chief Technology Officer. He brings more than 24 years of experience in information technology and management, including 15 years with Bell County. During his 12 years as Chief Information Officer, Ward led enterprise architecture, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology governance while managing the county’s internal team, vendors and partners. He previously spent more than 12 years at McLane Company, where he served as Systems Manager.
Ruben D. Chacon – Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer at ADM
ADM has added Ruben D. Chacon as Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer. He will lead efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and integrate cybersecurity into the company’s technology and business operations. Chacon most recently served as Global Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Eaton. He previously held security leadership roles at CDW, Constellation Brands and Mondelēz International.
Dalia Powers – Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering at FINRA
FINRA has tapped Dalia Powers as Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering. She joins after six years at Humana, where she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Growth and Digital, overseeing digital, data, AI and analytics platforms. Powers previously held technology leadership roles at CBRE, USAA and Capital One, with experience spanning software engineering, cybersecurity, fraud prevention and customer-facing technology.
Ryan Swann – Chief Data Officer at Edward Jones
Ryan Swann has joined Edward Jones as Chief Data Officer, where he will help guide the firm’s use of data and AI. He previously spent more than five years at Vanguard as Chief Data Analytics Officer. Swann also served on the Defense Innovation Board and remains a board member at Forward Edge AI, bringing experience across financial services, technology and public-sector innovation.
Mayil Dharmarajan – Chief Data and AI Officer at Sanford Health
Sanford Health has welcomed Mayil Dharmarajan as Chief Data and AI Officer. He joins the health system with recent experience at UCI Health, where he served as Vice President of Data and Analytics from 2024 through June 2026. Dharmarajan will help guide Sanford Health’s use of data and AI in support of its healthcare transformation efforts.
Simon Pakenham-Walsh – Chief Technology and Data Officer at the Premier League
Simon Pakenham-Walsh has joined the Premier League as Chief Technology and Data Officer, bringing more than 25 years of technology leadership experience across several industries. He most recently served as Chief Information Officer at River Island. Pakenham-Walsh previously led consumer technology across 12 Wolverine Worldwide brands and served as Chief Technology Officer at Sweaty Betty, overseeing technology, data and digital products.
Chip Wentz – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper has promoted Chip Wentz to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer following two months in the interim role. He will also serve as Chief Information Officer of the future Beverage Co. after the company separates. Wentz has spent seven years with Keurig Dr Pepper, most recently serving as Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Technical Services. He previously spent more than 11 years at EY leading cyber analytics work for Fortune 500 clients.
Jeff Moore – Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Hilton
Jeff Moore has joined Hilton as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, leading the company’s global technology organization and serving on its Executive Committee. He most recently served as Vice President of Software Engineering at Uber, where he led 2,500 engineers supporting Uber Eats, Uber for Business, growth technology and Applied AI. Moore previously held several leadership roles at Amazon across Fulfillment by Amazon, Kindle, Fire TV, Fire Tablet and Echo/Alexa.
John Fung – Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Cyber Defense at Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation has promoted John Fung to Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Cyber Defense. He will lead cyber defense operations across security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, digital forensics and insider risk. Fung has spent more than four years with Rockwell Automation, most recently serving as Director of Security Operations and Cyber Defense. He previously held cybersecurity leadership roles at MorganFranklin Consulting, Cimpress and Raytheon Technologies.
Mike Manke – Chief Information Officer at Charter Next Generation
Mike Manke has stepped into the newly created Chief Information Officer role at Charter Next Generation, leading enterprise systems, data and analytics, cybersecurity, infrastructure and digital capabilities. He brings more than 30 years of technology and transformation experience. Manke most recently served as Chief Information Officer at PremiStar, where he spent four and a half years developing unified enterprise platforms and expanding the company’s data, digital and AI capabilities. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Architecture, Digital and Innovation at Stericycle.
Dave Minker – Chief Information Officer at WilliamsMarston
Dave Minker joined WilliamsMarston as Chief Information Officer, leading the firm’s technology and IT operations. He will oversee infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity, technology partners and the use of AI to improve internal operations and client service. Minker brings more than 25 years of experience and most recently served as Global IT Senior Director at Boston Consulting Group. He previously served as Chief Information Officer at Hanscom Federal Credit Union and founded managed IT services company Apogee IT Services.
Jason James – Chief Information Officer at Acumatica
Acumatica has recruited Jason “JJ” James as Chief Information Officer and a member of its Executive Committee. He will lead the company’s IT organization, with a focus on AI adoption, security and the technology supporting employees, partners and customers. James brings more than 25 years of technology leadership experience and most recently served as Chief Information Officer at Aptos Retail. He previously held CIO roles at Net Health and Optima Healthcare Solutions, overseeing cloud modernization, cybersecurity, compliance and technology integration for mergers and acquisitions.
Awan Sikri – Chief Information Officer at Third Wave Insurance
Third Wave Insurance has hired Awan Sikri as Chief Information Officer to lead its internal business technology and transformation efforts. He brings more than 25 years of experience across financial services, enterprise infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, application development and information governance. Sikri will help build the technology foundation supporting Third Wave’s expansion following agreements to acquire five insurance and advisory firms across the Southeast.
Garrett Boss – Chief Information Officer at Laserfiche
Garrett Boss has joined Laserfiche as Chief Information Officer, overseeing the company’s global IT services team, business transformation office and governance, risk and compliance functions. He brings more than 20 years of experience connecting digital transformation work with business outcomes. Boss most recently served as Executive Vice President of Enterprise and Data Platforms at FOX Corporation, where he introduced agentic workflows across the company’s application portfolio and worked to speed up software updates and feature releases.
Dean Hosfield – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Jackson
Jackson has brought Dean Hosfield back as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer after he spent 17 years with the company earlier in his career. He brings more than 40 years of experience across insurance operations and technology. Hosfield most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Knighthead Life and previously spent nearly 11 years with AIG and Fortitude Re. During his earlier tenure at Jackson, he last served as Vice President of Systems and Programming.
Mike Whitaker – Group Chief Information Officer at Newmark
Mike Whitaker has stepped into the Group Chief Information Officer role at Newmark, overseeing technology, data and information initiatives across the company’s businesses. He will also join Newmark’s Executive Committee, with Chief Information Officer Sridhar Potineni and the technology leadership team reporting to him. He previously spent 15 years at Citi and held senior technology roles at Deutsche Bank and Barclays Capital.
Paul McEwen – Chief Technology Officer and Head of Infrastructure at Citi
Paul McEwen has returned to Citi as Chief Technology Officer and Head of Infrastructure. He most recently worked at UBS, where he held senior roles including Global Head of Technology Services and Group Head of Infrastructure and Security Engineering. McEwen previously spent six years at Citi as Global Head of Applications and later served as Chief Technology Officer of Client Services at JPMorgan. In his new role, he will lead the bank’s technology infrastructure organization from New York.
Joel Gustafson – Chief Information Officer at Honigman
Joel Gustafson has stepped into the Chief Information Officer role at Honigman, succeeding Craig Hardtke following his retirement after 17 years with the firm. Gustafson brings more than 25 years of global technology leadership experience across professional services and consumer organizations. He most recently held a technology and operations leadership role at Crowell & Moring and previously worked at Sidley Austin and Mayer Brown. His experience spans cloud environments, cybersecurity, support operations, procurement and vendor management.
Jim Bilsky – Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Baptist Health
Jim Bilsky has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Baptist Health after nearly 20 years with the organization. He will lead enterprise technology operations, applications, data, infrastructure and service delivery. Bilsky most recently served as Vice President of Enterprise IT Operations and previously held leadership roles across technology services and enterprise applications.
Nishit Sahay – Chief Information Officer at Altera
Altera has brought on Nishit Sahay as Chief Information Officer to lead its global technology organization, strengthen cybersecurity and expand its use of data and enterprise AI. Sahay most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Marvell Technology, where he led corporate IT, the Data Office and enterprise AI initiatives. His experience includes digital transformation, business process improvement and technology integration.
Jon Tryzbiak – Chief Information Officer at Red Lobster
Jon Tryzbiak has been promoted to Chief Information Officer at Red Lobster after joining the company earlier this year. He will oversee technology modernization, data, analytics and restaurant systems, along with the company’s use of AI. Tryzbiak brings nearly 20 years of technology leadership experience in the restaurant industry. His previous roles include positions at Brinker International, FB Society, Checkers & Rally’s, Bloomin’ Brands and Landry’s.
Jeremiah Sheehy – Chief Technology Officer, Byte by Yum! at Yum! Brands
Jeremiah Sheehy has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer of Byte by Yum! after nearly eight years with Yum! Brands. He will lead the development and deployment of the company’s AI-driven restaurant technology suite, including point-of-sale, kitchen, delivery, labor, inventory and kiosk products used in more than 15,000 restaurants across over 40 countries. Sheehy most recently served as Vice President of Software Engineering and previously helped build Yum!’s engineering organization and restaurant technology platforms.
Rodolphe Katra – Global Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at GE HealthCare
Rodolphe Katra has joined GE HealthCare as Global Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. He will lead efforts to connect the company’s devices, software and data while expanding AI across its products and internal operations. Katra brings 25 years of experience in medtech, AI and research and development, including implementing technology in clinical and regulatory environments. He most recently served as Global Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Medtronic.
Jessie Minton – Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Fred Hutch
Jessie Minton has stepped into the role of Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at Fred Hutch. She will oversee IT, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, research computing, data platforms and governance. Minton brings more than 20 years of experience leading technology transformation across academic medicine, research universities and healthcare organizations. She will also work with Chief AI and Innovation Officer Shawn Stapleton to advance Fred Hutch’s AI capabilities.
Ravi Simhambhatla – Chief Technology and AI Officer at AutoNation
AutoNation has appointed Ravi Simhambhatla Chief Technology and AI Officer. He will lead the company’s technology, data science and AI agenda, including efforts to improve the customer experience and provide employees with better tools and insights. Simhambhatla brings more than 30 years of experience in enterprise technology, data, cybersecurity and product innovation. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at Avis Budget Group and previously held leadership roles at Google Cloud, United Airlines, Aer Lingus, Tesla and Virgin America.
Prathima Hegde – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at ScottsMiracle-Gro
Prathima Hegde joined ScottsMiracle-Gro as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. She will lead enterprise IT, technology modernization, AI integration, digital capabilities and the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. Hegde most recently served as Chief Information Officer at Del Monte Foods, where she oversaw cloud modernization, data analytics and AI initiatives. She previously held technology leadership roles at Tropicana Brands Group, Adtalem Global Education and Abbott Laboratories.
Bill O’Donnell – Chief Information and Technology Officer at Wawa
Bill O’Donnell has been promoted to Chief Information and Technology Officer at Wawa after more than 25 years with the company. He will oversee technology, cybersecurity, digital platforms, data and analytics and technology operations. O’Donnell most recently served as Senior Director of Fuel, a position he held for more than nine years. In his new role, he will work with business leaders to improve customer experiences, strengthen operational efficiency and support the company’s continued growth.
Carter Farmer – Federal Chief Information Officer
Carter Farmer has been tapped to serve as the next Federal Chief Information Officer, succeeding Greg Barbaccia, who left the federal government in August. Farmer has served as Chief Information Officer at the Environmental Protection Agency since 2025 and recently became a voting member of the Technology Modernization Fund Board. During his tenure at the EPA, he has overseen AI pilots supported by internal guardrails and expert review.
Sylvia Harris – Chief Information Officer and Director of Innovation and Performance for the City of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor has selected Sylvia Harris to serve as the city’s Chief Information Officer and Director of Innovation and Performance. Harris has served as acting CIO since January and has worked for the city since 2008. She previously served as Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Director of Security, following roles in information security and IT operations. During her tenure, she has helped establish Pittsburgh’s cybersecurity program, disaster recovery capabilities and incident response team.
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