From Nike and Mastercard to Hyatt, Ticketmaster, and Alaska Airlines, some of the biggest names in business are making moves at the top of their technology organizations.
This roundup features 80 executives taking on new and expanded leadership roles across nine industries. Among the highlights, Publix has promoted its longtime CIO, MIT has recruited Yale’s former security chief, and companies like Philips are introducing new tech leadership positions.
Meanwhile, major appointments across banking, healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing show just how much organizations are investing in the leaders responsible for their technology futures.
Here’s who’s on the move.
Household Names
Adam Zoller – Chief Information Security Officer at Nike
Nike has tapped Adam Zoller as Chief Information Security Officer following nearly two years in the same role at CrowdStrike. Zoller previously spent more than five years as Senior Vice President and Global CISO at Providence, overseeing cybersecurity for a healthcare system with more than 50 hospitals, 1,000 clinics, and 120,000 caregivers. Earlier in his career, he held several security leadership positions at General Electric, including CISO of GE Healthcare, along with roles at GE Capital Retail Bank/Synchrony Financial and GE Corporate. Read More…
Laurie Douglas – Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Publix Super Markets
Publix Super Markets has promoted Laurie Douglas to Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer. Douglas has spent more than 20 years with the company, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Before joining Publix, she held the CIO role at FedEx. Her promotion is part of a series of technology leadership changes following the retirements of two longtime executives. In her expanded role, Douglas will oversee Publix’s technology and digital initiatives, supporting operations, customer experiences, and the company’s continued investments in data and AI. Read More…
John Koester – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Hertz
John Koester has joined Hertz as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. Koester joins the company after two years as Vice President and CISO at Graphic Packaging International. Previously, he spent more than eight years at HD Supply, holding several cybersecurity leadership positions, including Vice President and CISO, Senior Director and CISO, and Director of Information Security and CISO. Earlier in his career, he served as Director of Security Operations at Viewpost. At Hertz, Koester will work with the company’s cybersecurity team to strengthen its existing security foundation and guide future initiatives. Read More…
Fahim Siddiqui – Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Digital Officer at Tractor Supply Company
Tractor Supply Company has tapped Fahim Siddiqui as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, bringing more than 30 years of business and technology leadership experience. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at The Home Depot, where he oversaw enterprise technology and cybersecurity after joining the company in 2018. Previously, Siddiqui held senior leadership roles at Staples, Vidyo, and Intralinks. At Tractor Supply, he will lead the company’s technology and digital operations, focusing on improving customer experiences and strengthening the systems supporting its retail business. Read More…
Otto Chan – Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure & Operations at Mastercard
Mastercard has brought on Otto Chan as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Infrastructure & Operations. He previously served as Vice President at Google, where he worked on AI and global infrastructure. Before Google, Chan was Executive Vice President of Technology Infrastructure Engineering at Wells Fargo and led global technology infrastructure at RBC. He also held a Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer position in Enterprise Operations and Technology at Citi. At Mastercard, he will oversee infrastructure and operations technology, drawing on his extensive experience managing enterprise systems across financial services and technology organizations. Read More…
Jim Freeman – Chief Technology Officer at Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster has appointed Jim Freeman as Chief Technology Officer to lead its global engineering organization and accelerate the company’s AI transformation. Freeman, a former CTO of Zalando and Amazon executive who helped build and scale Prime Video, will oversee platform modernization, agentic AI tools, and technology designed to strengthen Ticketmaster’s defenses against bots and other bad actors. Read More…
Amaresh Siva – Chief Information Technology Officer at Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has named Amaresh Siva to the newly created role of Chief Information Technology Officer, where he will unify the airline’s enterprise technology, data, digital, cybersecurity, and AI functions while reporting to CEO Ben Minicucci and serving on the Executive Committee. Siva joins from CVS Health, where he most recently served as Chief Digital and Technology Officer for Health Care Delivery, and brings 29 years of experience that includes technology leadership roles at Target and GE Capital. At Alaska, he will focus on platform modernization, operational resilience, digital capabilities, and scalable data and AI foundations. Read More…
Danny Miles – Chief Digital & Information Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Danny Miles as Chief Digital & Information Officer, leading its unified Digital and Technology organization. Reporting to Chief Commercial Officer Mark Vondrasek, he will oversee digital products, engineering, enterprise technology, data, AI, and cybersecurity. Miles brings more than 25 years of technology leadership experience, most recently serving as CTO at Under Armour, where he led a multiyear technology transformation. Previously, he held senior technology roles at Dollar Shave Club, Nike, and International Game Technology. At Hyatt, he will focus on advancing digital modernization, AI, and personalization to enhance guest experiences, strengthen operations, and drive growth. Read More…
Banking and Big Money
Tim Brophy – Chief Data and Governance Officer at Truist
Tim Brophy has stepped into the role of Chief Data and Governance Officer at Truist after serving for the past year as the bank’s Chief Data Risk Officer. Brophy helped build Truist’s Data and AI Risk Oversight functions and will now focus on strengthening data governance, supporting operations, and establishing the trusted data foundation needed for responsible AI adoption. Before joining Truist, he spent nearly seven years at JPMorganChase in technology, cybersecurity, and data-protection risk leadership roles, following a lengthy career at Verizon Enterprise Solutions. Read More…
Nik Khosla – Chief Information Officer at NorthCountry Federal Credit Union
Nik Khosla has been promoted to Chief Information Officer at NorthCountry Federal Credit Union, expanding his leadership responsibilities to include Information Security and Data Intelligence & Analytics. Previously serving as Chief Information Technology Officer, Khosla oversaw IT, Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Automation, and Integration functions. In his new role, he will continue leading these areas while taking on additional responsibilities for cybersecurity and data intelligence. The expanded mandate will focus on accelerating innovation, strengthening the organization’s security-first approach, and unlocking greater value through data and technology.
Scott Campagna – Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Peoples Security Bank & Trust
Peoples Security Bank & Trust has named Scott Campagna Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, succeeding Susan Hubble, who will retire in April 2027 after more than 27 years with the bank. Campagna brings more than 25 years of technology leadership experience, most recently serving as a strategic advisor and fractional CIO at Primenet Systems. Previously, he held CIO roles at PeoplesBank and Orrstown Bank, leading enterprise transformation initiatives. In his new role, he will oversee the bank’s technology strategy, with a focus on operational efficiency, AI adoption, and strengthening cybersecurity. Read More…
Pat Casey – Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Heritage Bank
Heritage Bank has selected Pat Casey as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. He brings extensive experience in enterprise technology, financial services, and IT integration following mergers and acquisitions. Casey previously held senior technology leadership roles at Kite Realty Group, CNO Financial Group, Ahold Delhaize, and OfficeMax/Office Depot. His background includes modernizing enterprise infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity, and implementing cloud and AI technologies. At Heritage Bank, he will oversee technology operations and help advance the bank’s digital capabilities to support employees and customers. Read More…
Kristie Edling-Day – Chief Information Officer at SEI
SEI has recruited Kristie Edling-Day as Chief Information Officer, bringing more than 20 years of technology and product leadership experience in financial services. She most recently served as Executive Vice President and CIO for Advisor Technology and Enterprise Production Operations at LPL Financial, where she oversaw technology supporting approximately 32,000 financial advisors and helped guide the firm’s AI initiatives. Previously, Edling-Day spent 17 years at Vanguard, holding senior technology leadership roles supporting its wealth management and advisor businesses. At SEI, she will oversee enterprise technology and product operations, focusing on platform modernization, cybersecurity governance, and AI adoption. Read More…
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Chris Steinig – Chief Information Officer at Convera
Convera has promoted Chris Steinig to Chief Information Officer after 25 years with the company. He previously led Convera’s technology operations, gaining extensive experience managing the systems and infrastructure supporting its global payments business. In his new role, Steinig will oversee enterprise technology and platform modernization, with a focus on strengthening operational resilience and supporting the company’s integrated global money movement platform. Read More…
Gabriel Rodriguez – Chief Technology Officer at Choreo
Choreo has named Gabriel Rodriguez Chief Technology Officer, bringing more than 20 years of technology leadership experience to the wealth management firm. Rodriguez joins from LPL Financial, where he served as Senior Vice President of Technology and led ClientWorks, the company’s advisor workstation. He previously held technology leadership roles at Vanguard, Wellington Management, and Bain Capital. At Choreo, Rodriguez will lead advisor technology, platform integration, and AI development as the firm builds a more connected platform for delivering coordinated tax and wealth advice. Read More…
Phil Withey – Group Chief Information Officer at Hiscox
Hiscox has elevated Phil Withey to Group Chief Information Officer as the international insurer continues investing in digital platforms, automation, and AI-enabled underwriting. Withey joined Hiscox in 2025 as Chief Technology Officer for its London Market business, where he helped expand AI-augmented underwriting and develop agentic AI capabilities. In the Group CIO role, he will strengthen technology leadership across the company as Hiscox scales new digital tools across its retail and specialty insurance businesses. Read More…
Hardik Thaker, Chief Information Security Officer, IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Bank appointed Hardik Thaker as Chief Information Security Officer and designated him Senior Management Personnel. Elevated from Deputy CISO, where he led cybersecurity transformation initiatives, Thaker brings nearly two decades of experience spanning financial services, regulatory institutions and consulting. He previously served as Executive Director, Enterprise Security & Resilience at GXS Bank, held a security leadership and architecture role at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, led IBM’s Security Strategy, Risk & Compliance practice across ASEAN, and worked at Deloitte and KPMG. He will lead the bank’s cybersecurity function, drawing on expertise in cyber resilience, cloud security, AI, and technology and cyber risk. Read More…
Courtney Smith Goodrich – Chief Information Officer at Radian
Courtney Smith Goodrich has taken on the role of Chief Information Officer at Radian, where she will lead the company’s technology strategy with a focus on system modernization and data analytics. She most recently served as Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Fannie Mae, overseeing enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Earlier in her career, Smith Goodrich held executive leadership positions at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase. At Radian, she will focus on improving technology capabilities to support business operations and customer experience. Read More…
Tom Kane – Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Boston Mutual Life Insurance
Tom Kane has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Boston Mutual Life Insurance, expanding his responsibilities after previously serving as CISO and Director of Infrastructure. During his tenure, he built and led the company’s cybersecurity program while overseeing its technology infrastructure. Kane previously held technology leadership roles at Teradyne, The Kraft Group, Arbella Insurance Group, and Lifespan. In his expanded role, he will lead Boston Mutual’s technology organization, overseeing enterprise applications, infrastructure, data and analytics, and cybersecurity while continuing to strengthen the company’s security operations. Read More…
Shekar Pannala – Chief Information Officer at The Hartford
The Hartford has expanded Chief Information Officer Shekar Pannala’s responsibilities to include Data and Artificial Intelligence. The organizational change brings the insurer’s technology, data, and AI capabilities under a single leader as it looks to accelerate innovation and embed advanced analytics across the business. Pannala has served as CIO since March 2025 and previously led technology for The Hartford’s property and casualty businesses. Before joining the company, he served as Global CIO at Chubb and Chief Technology Officer at S&P Global. Read More…
Rob Corti and Bhavesh Khator – Co-Chief Technology Officers at DriveWealth
DriveWealth has established a co-CTO structure as it aligns its technology organization around the convergence of traditional and digital finance. Rob Corti, previously the company’s CIO, becomes Co-Chief Technology Officer for Trading and Platform, overseeing technology delivery, execution, and account services. Bhavesh Khator, formerly Senior Vice President of Engineering, becomes Co-Chief Technology Officer for Brokerage and Data, leading engineering, data, regulatory technology, and partner onboarding. Both executives report to Aaron Sokasian, whose role has expanded to President of Technology and Product. Read More…
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Shez Partovi – Chief AI Officer and Chief Business Leader of Enterprise Informatics at Royal Philips
Royal Philips has named Shez Partovi its first Chief AI Officer, expanding the longtime executive’s remit to lead the company’s enterprise-wide AI agenda. Partovi, who previously served as Chief Innovation Officer and will continue leading the Enterprise Informatics business, will guide how Philips embeds AI across its healthcare and personal-care portfolio, develops strategic partnerships, and uses the technology to improve internal productivity. Read More…
Jot Chahal – Executive Vice President, Chief AI and Transformation Officer at EVERSANA
Jot Chahal has stepped into the role of Executive Vice President, Chief AI and Transformation Officer at EVERSANA, where he will lead enterprise AI initiatives and work with business, product, and technology leaders to expand AI capabilities across the organization. Building on the success of EVERSANA’s AI Agency, Chahal will focus on integrating AI into commercial workflows to help biopharma clients accelerate product launches, improve patient access, and strengthen operational performance. Read More…
Mikey Santiago – Chief Information Officer at Avantor
Avantor has welcomed Mikey Santiago as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the company’s global IT strategy and advance digital transformation initiatives supporting growth, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Santiago brings more than 20 years of technology leadership experience, including four CIO tenures and senior leadership roles at Danaher Corporation and its operating companies. Throughout his career, he has overseen enterprise technology transformations, major acquisitions and integrations, cloud modernization, cybersecurity initiatives, and the adoption of advanced analytics and AI. Read More…
Suyesh Karki – Chief Information Security Officer at Aledade
Suyesh Karki has joined Aledade as Chief Information Security Officer, where he will lead the company’s Security and IT organization and oversee cybersecurity efforts supporting its expanding use of AI and data analytics. Karki brings more than 20 years of experience, most recently serving as CISO and Vice President of Information Security at BambooHR. Previously, he held the CISO role at Domo, where he led cloud security and compliance initiatives, including the company’s HITRUST certification. Earlier in his career, he advised healthcare and enterprise clients on data protection at Ernst & Young. At Aledade, he will help safeguard health information for more than 3 million patients across its network. Read More…
Dan Cane – Chief AI Officer at ModMed
ModMed has elevated co-founder Dan Cane to its newly created Chief AI Officer role after three years as Co-CEO. Cane will oversee the company’s AI strategy across its products and internal operations, with particular responsibility for its revenue cycle management AI platform. He will work with ModMed’s technology teams to develop tools that help medical practices reduce administrative work and improve claims processing. Cane, who co-founded the healthcare technology company with Dr. Michael Sherling, will also continue leading its internal AI transformation and retain his seat on the Board of Directors. Read More…
Jeffrey Brown – Chief Digital & Information Officer at WellBe Senior Medical
WellBe Senior Medical has brought on Jeffrey Brown as Chief Digital & Information Officer, overseeing the company’s digital strategy and technology operations, including AI and cybersecurity. Brown brings more than 15 years of healthcare technology leadership experience, most recently serving as Chief Information & Digital Officer for an integrated payer-provider organization in New England. Previously, he held CIO positions at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Satellite Healthcare, and Lawrence General Hospital. At WellBe, he will focus on using technology to improve home-based care delivery and reduce administrative demands on clinicians. Read More…
Patric Edmondson – Chief Technology Officer at AvaSure
AvaSure has tapped Patric Edmondson as Chief Technology Officer, bringing more than 30 years of technology leadership experience across healthcare and other regulated industries. He most recently served as Chief Information Officer at The Specialty Alliance and previously held the same position at GI Alliance, supporting approximately 3,000 healthcare providers across 32 states. Edmondson also spent 9 years as CTO at Modernizing Medicine, overseeing technology development for healthcare software used nationwide. At AvaSure, he will focus on expanding AI-enabled virtual care capabilities and advancing the company’s smart room technology for hospitals. Read More…
Gaurav Khanna – Chief Digital & Information Officer at Ardent Health
Gaurav Khanna has joined Ardent Health as Chief Digital & Information Officer, bringing more than 20 years of healthcare technology leadership experience. He most recently served as Vice President and Segment Chief Information Officer at Humana’s CenterWell Pharmacy, where he led technology and AI initiatives supporting a nearly $11 billion business. Previously, Khanna was Chief Information and Digital Officer at Contessa Health, helping expand its home-based care platform through its acquisition by Amedisys. At Ardent, he will oversee digital transformation efforts focused on improving patient experiences and operational performance. Read More…
Aaron Buck – Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Cone Health
Cone Health has brought on Aaron Buck as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, bringing more than 20 years of technology leadership experience across healthcare and other industries. He most recently held executive technology leadership roles at Ochsner Health, where he helped oversee technology initiatives supporting clinical and operational needs across the health system. Buck’s background includes enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. At Cone Health, he will oversee technology operations and digital initiatives, focusing on improving patient access to care and strengthening the systems supporting clinicians and staff. Read More…
Ellen Wiegand – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at MultiCare Health System
MultiCare Health System has appointed Ellen Wiegand as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Wiegand joins the 18-hospital organization from VCU Health, where she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer and led initiatives spanning AI strategy, clinical technology, and operational improvement. She brings more than 20 years of healthcare technology and digital transformation experience, including an earlier tenure as Vice President and CIO at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Her appointment comes as MultiCare expands its presence across the Pacific Northwest. Read More…
Syed Samiullah – Chief Digital and Information Officer at Summa Health
Summa Health has appointed Syed Samiullah as Chief Digital and Information Officer to advance its technology-enabled transformation and strengthen the digital capabilities supporting patients, providers, and employees. Samiullah brings more than 25 years of healthcare technology experience and most recently served as CIO for Optum Health’s East Region, overseeing areas including clinical platforms, AI, data, analytics, and cybersecurity. Read More…
Greg Wellbrock – Chief Data and AI Officer at YPrime
YPrime has elevated Greg Wellbrock to Chief Data and AI Officer, formalizing his leadership of the clinical-trial technology company’s data, architecture, and AI strategy. Wellbrock has led YPrime’s data organization and AI initiatives for more than two years, helping accelerate study configuration, protocol changes, and product enhancements in regulated research environments. Read More…
Higher Education
Jeremy Rosenberg – Chief Information Security Officer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has appointed Jeremy Rosenberg as Chief Information Security Officer. He joins from Yale University, where he served as Assistant Vice President for IT and CISO, leading a 120-person team responsible for cybersecurity, network services, enterprise storage, and cloud operations. At Yale, he also spearheaded a $5 million endpoint detection and response program covering more than 25,000 devices. Previously, Rosenberg served as CISO at the University of California, Berkeley, and held technology leadership roles at Simon Fraser University. At MIT, he will lead cybersecurity strategy, strengthen security architecture, and protect the institution’s systems, data, and intellectual assets. Read More…
Nathan Burton – Chief Information Officer at Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University has welcomed Nathan Burton as Chief Information Officer, overseeing the university’s IT strategy and digital operations. He brings decades of technology leadership experience, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Director of Technology at Pinnacle Financial Partners, where he helped establish a technology risk program following the firm’s merger with Synovus Bank. Previously, Burton held leadership roles with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office, directing modernization initiatives that improved operational efficiency and reduced costs. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening the university’s technology infrastructure and improving services for students and staff. Read More…
Charles McCann – Chief Information Officer at Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University has selected Charles McCann as Chief Information Officer for the OSU System after he served as interim CIO for the past year. McCann has spent 32 years with the university’s Enterprise Information Technology department, holding roles ranging from analyst and technology support director to Deputy CIO. In his permanent role, he will oversee IT services across OSU campuses and support enterprise technology operations for five additional institutions. His responsibilities will also include advancing the university’s digital transformation initiatives and supporting responsible AI adoption. Read More…
Arthur Williamson – Chief Information Officer at Savannah State University
Arthur Williamson has joined Savannah State University as Chief Information Officer, bringing more than a decade of experience in higher education technology leadership. He previously served as Director of Information Technology at Florence-Darlington Technical College, where he spent over 10 years overseeing IT operations. In his new role, Williamson will lead the university’s technology operations, focusing on strengthening infrastructure and improving digital services that support students, faculty, and staff. Read More…
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Michael Chahino – Chief Information Technology Officer at Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock University has tapped Michael Chahino as Chief Information Technology Officer. He brings more than 30 years of technology leadership experience and currently serves as Chief Information Officer at Elgin Community College, where he oversees enterprise technology operations and chairs the institution’s AI Governance Oversight Committee. Previously, Chahino worked as a research economist with the U.S. Department of State. At Slippery Rock, he will oversee enterprise IT services and technology governance, with a focus on strengthening digital learning capabilities and supporting student success. Read More…
Jordan Wilson – Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Kansas State University
Kansas State University has appointed Jordan Wilson as Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer following a national search. Wilson, who will begin the role on October 26, will provide university-wide leadership for K-State’s information security program, overseeing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, manage risk, and protect institutional data and technology resources. She joins K-State from Emporia State University, where she serves as Interim Chief Information Security Officer, and brings experience spanning information security strategy and operations, security risk assessment, and cybersecurity awareness. Read More…
Erdal Ozkaya, Ph.D. – Chief Information Security Officer at Morgan State University
Morgan State University has appointed Erdal Ozkaya, Ph.D., as Chief Information Security Officer. Reporting to the Vice President and CIO, Ozkaya will lead university-wide cybersecurity strategy, governance, compliance, incident response, vendor risk management, and the protection of Morgan’s digital infrastructure. He brings international security leadership experience spanning Xcitium, Standard Chartered Bank, and Microsoft. Read More…
Donna Roach – Enterprise Chief Information Officer at the University of Utah
The University of Utah has named Donna Roach its first Enterprise Chief Information Officer. Roach, who previously served as System Chief Digital and Information Officer for University of Utah Health, will align technology strategy across the university’s academic, research, health sciences, and clinical enterprises. Her institution-wide remit includes enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, data, artificial intelligence, modernization, and technology investment. As part of the new structure, Jake Johansen will serve as CIO for University Technology Services, while Trevor Long becomes the university’s CISO. Read More…
Government & Public Sector
Beth Puchek – Chief AI Officer and Chief Data Officer at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has expanded Beth Puchek’s responsibilities, naming her Chief AI Officer while she continues serving as the agency’s Chief Data Officer. In her new role, Puchek will oversee the adoption and governance of advanced AI technologies to improve agency operations and support consumer product safety efforts. She will also continue leading CPSC’s data management and analytics initiatives, helping ensure that new AI capabilities are supported by reliable data and appropriate oversight. Read More…
Payal Thakur – Chief Information Officer at the Supreme Court of Ohio
Payal Thakur has joined the Supreme Court of Ohio as Chief Information Officer, overseeing technology operations and initiatives across AI, data analytics, digital services, the Law Library, and the Clerk of Courts. She previously held a technology leadership role at JobsOhio, where she contributed to the organization’s AI transformation efforts. In her new position, Thakur will lead the Court’s CIO Office, focusing on improving technology services and accessibility while supporting the Court’s departments and their work serving the people of Ohio. Read More…
Greg Godbout – Chief Technology Officer at the Delaware Department of Technology and Information
Greg Godbout has taken on the role of Chief Technology Officer at the Delaware Department of Technology and Information, bringing more than 20 years of technology leadership experience across government and industry. He previously served as CTO and U.S. Digital Services Lead at the Environmental Protection Agency and was a co-founder and the first Executive Director of 18F, the federal government’s digital services unit. Godbout also held executive leadership roles in AI-focused companies, including Flamelit and AI for Natural Disasters. In his new role, he will focus on modernizing Delaware’s technology services and improving how residents access state government resources. Read More…
David Julian – Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has elevated David Julian to Chief Information Officer after he served as Assistant CIO since July 2025. He succeeds Eric Sidle, who departed to become CIO at the Department of the Interior. Julian brings extensive technology and engineering experience, including more than a decade at Apple, where he led data pipeline operations for autonomous systems. He also held engineering leadership roles at ChargePoint and NIO, following six years of military service with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. In his new role, he will oversee HUD’s enterprise technology operations and modernization efforts. Read More…
May Cheng – Deputy Chief Information Officer, Operations and Governance at the U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor appointed May Cheng deputy CIO for operations and governance. Cheng most recently served as deputy CIO and acting CIO for the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, leading major IT investments, multimillion-dollar portfolios and enterprise transformation initiatives. A technology leader with more than 25 years of public- and private-sector experience, she will oversee critical IT functions and governance across Labor’s Office of the CIO. Read More…
Tammy Roust – Chief AI Officer for the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology
The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology has appointed Tamara “Tammy” Roust as the state’s Chief AI Officer. She will guide Illinois’ statewide strategy for the safe, responsible and innovative adoption of AI across government agencies. Roust previously served as Illinois’ Chief Data Officer, where she helped develop data systems supporting the state’s COVID-19 response. She most recently founded and led FAIT Consulting and previously served as a senior policy adviser at the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Financial Research. Roust began the new role on October 16. Read More…
Cybersecurity
Mat Steinlin – Chief Information Security Officer at Opti9
Opti9 has promoted Mat Steinlin to Chief Information Security Officer following its acquisition of Aptible, where he served as Head of Information Security since 2023. In his new role, Steinlin will lead Opti9’s security strategy and help ensure its growing hybrid-cloud and managed-services platform remains secure, compliant, and resilient for customers in regulated industries. He previously served as Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Security Engineering at RISCPoint and held information security leadership roles at Lifespark and Peerfit. Read More…
Kobi Sivilya – Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer at Checkmarx
Checkmarx has appointed Kobi Sivilya as Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer. He will oversee the company’s corporate security, information technology and business applications, aligning those functions with its operational and growth priorities. Sivilya joins from Outbrain, where he served as CISO and Vice President of IT, and previously led security engineering at Fireblocks. Read More…
Gerald Beuchelt – Chief Information Security Officer at Keyfactor
Keyfactor has named Gerald Beuchelt Chief Information Security Officer, responsible for enterprise security strategy, governance, risk management and compliance. He brings more than 25 years of experience leading security and IT organizations, most recently serving as CISO at Acronis. Beuchelt previously held executive roles at Sprinklr, LogMeIn and Demandware, helping guide security programs through major growth, acquisition and public-company transitions. Read More…
Rob T. Lee – Chief AI Officer at Dragos
Dragos has appointed Rob T. Lee as its first Chief AI Officer. He will advise industrial and critical-infrastructure organizations on adopting and securing artificial intelligence, lead AI-in-OT research and help guide the company’s internal use of AI. Lee joins from SANS Institute, where he most recently served as Chief AI Officer and Chief of Research after more than 25 years with the organization. Read More…
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Stephen Pickman – Chief Technology Officer at Darktrace
Darktrace has promoted Stephen Pickman to Chief Technology Officer and named him to its Executive Leadership Team. Pickman will lead the cybersecurity company’s global research and development organization. During nine years at Darktrace, he advanced from Software Engineer to Product Development Lead and, most recently, Senior Vice President of Engineering. He succeeds co-founder Jack Stockdale, who has moved into a part-time strategic role. Read More…
Lior Mozel – Chief Technology Officer at Axonius
Axonius has appointed Lior Mozel as Chief Technology Officer to lead its global research and development organization and define the company’s technology vision, strategy, and architecture. Mozel most recently served as Chief Engineering Officer at WEKA and previously held senior engineering leadership roles at Cybereason, Playbuzz, and Imperva. Axonius co-founder Ofri Shur will transition from CTO to Chief Technology Strategist. Read More…
Jay Manni – Chief Technology Officer at Arms Cyber
Arms Cyber has named Jay Manni Chief Technology Officer, placing him in charge of engineering, product development and technology strategy for the company’s Raven endpoint-protection platform. Manni brings more than two decades of cybersecurity experience, including serving as a founding engineer at FireEye and SVP of Product Engineering at DTEX Systems. Most recently, he helped develop an AI agent-driven platform for incident hunting and response. Read More…
AI & Enterprise Technology
Rajesh Shriyan – Chief Information Officer at NiCE
Rajesh Shriyan has joined NiCE as Chief Information Officer, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in enterprise technology leadership. He previously served as Vice President of AI, Data, Enterprise Architecture & Business Applications at NetApp, where he led generative AI adoption and Oracle Cloud ERP modernization. Before NetApp, Shriyan spent more than a decade at Cisco Systems, developing extensive experience in enterprise architecture and technology transformation. Read More…
Vassili Patrikis – Chief Technology & AI Officer at Strider Technologies
Vassili Patrikis has joined Strider Technologies as Chief Technology & AI Officer, overseeing the company’s engineering operations and development of its AI-powered intelligence platform. He brings more than 15 years of experience, most recently serving as Chief AI & Data Officer for Microsoft’s Federal National Security Group. Previously, Patrikis held leadership roles at Amazon and AWS, where he helped establish the AWS Data Lab program and advanced AI capabilities supporting national security missions. He succeeds Yvonne Bigbee, who will retire at the end of 2026 after helping establish Strider’s technology organization. Read More…
Dr. Sami Mian – Chief AI Officer at PrismHR
PrismHR has elevated Dr. Sami Mian to Chief AI Officer after more than two years with the company. He most recently served as Executive Vice President of Innovation & AI and Distinguished Engineer, leading the development of PrismHR’s AI capabilities and governance framework. Mian brings more than a decade of experience in AI, having previously led research and development teams at Amazon Robotics, Microsoft Research, and NASA. In his expanded role, he will oversee enterprise AI deployment and governance while continuing to integrate AI capabilities across PrismHR’s HR technology platform. Read More…
Felipe Murillo – Chief Technology Officer at Presence
Presence has promoted Felipe Murillo to Chief Technology Officer after more than three years with the company. Since joining in 2023 as Vice President of Engineering, he has modernized its engineering operations and strengthened security and compliance programs. Murillo brings more than a decade of technology leadership experience, previously serving in engineering roles at Xplor Technologies, BetterCloud, NCR, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. In his new role, he will oversee engineering and cybersecurity while advancing responsible AI adoption across Presence’s special education technology platforms. Read More…
Sam Peterson – Chief Technology Officer at Buyers Edge Platform
Sam Peterson has stepped into the Chief Technology Officer role at Buyers Edge Platform, leading the company’s engineering organization and AI-driven technology development. He most recently served as CTO at Renaissance, where he introduced AI-focused engineering practices and established an AI Governance Council. Previously, Peterson held technology leadership roles at Truckstop, Metrc, and Boats Group. Earlier in his career, he spent 14 years at Overstock.com, eventually becoming Senior Vice President and CTO. At Buyers Edge Platform, he will focus on expanding AI capabilities and improving technology delivery across its foodservice procurement platform. Read More…
Brian Lincoln – Chief Technology Officer at Nexigen
Brian Lincoln has assumed the Chief Technology Officer position at Nexigen, bringing more than 30 years of experience in enterprise technology and cloud transformation. He previously held leadership roles at Google, Amazon Web Services, Accenture, and Pomeroy, where he worked with enterprise organizations on technology modernization and managed services. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Lincoln also served as an officer in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. At Nexigen, he will lead the expansion of the company’s technology infrastructure services, supporting its growing cybersecurity and AI offerings for enterprise clients. Read More…
Sumit Priyani – Chief Information Officer at GlobalLogic
Sumit Priyani has been selected as Chief Information Officer at GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company, bringing extensive experience in enterprise technology and AI. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at EXL Service, where he led the development of the company’s EXLerate.ai platform and oversaw technology operations supporting more than 63,000 employees worldwide. Priyani also held senior technology leadership roles at iGATE Patni, Genpact, and NIIT Technologies. At GlobalLogic, he will focus on modernizing enterprise systems, expanding AI and automation capabilities, and strengthening cybersecurity and data infrastructure. Read More…
Keith Redmond – Chief Technology Officer at Xceptor
Xceptor has appointed Keith Redmond as Chief Technology Officer, placing him in charge of the company’s global engineering organization and its broader technology and AI strategy. Redmond joins from Fenergo, where he served as CTO and helped scale the company’s cloud-native SaaS platform and global engineering operations. He succeeds Xceptor founder Dan Reid, who will remain a strategic adviser and Non-Executive Director. Read More…
Bharat Krishnamurthy – Chief Technology Officer at Impact Analytics
Impact Analytics has appointed Bharat Krishnamurthy Chief Technology Officer as the company expands its AI-native retail and consumer-goods platform. Krishnamurthy most recently served as CTO at Yubi, where he led a 150-person engineering organization and built a lending platform serving banks and fintech companies across multiple markets. He previously held technology leadership roles at Paytm and Exide Life Insurance and spent more than seven years at IBM Research. At Impact Analytics, he will guide engineering strategy and help scale the company’s agentic AI and autonomous decision-making capabilities. Read More…
Tim Mullen – Chief Information Officer at OneTrust
OneTrust has elevated Tim Mullen from Chief Information Security Officer to Chief Information Officer. Mullen will lead the company’s enterprise technology strategy, focusing on scaling its technology foundation, accelerating AI adoption, and maintaining secure and resilient operations. He joined OneTrust in 2022 after holding information security leadership roles at Change Healthcare, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Travelport. Read More…
Shilpa Varma – Chief Technology Officer at Backstory
Backstory has named Shilpa Varma Chief Technology Officer, tasking her with leading engineering and overseeing the company’s technical strategy, architecture, and execution. Varma joins from HubSpot, where she served as Vice President of Software Engineering for Data Hub, Agents, and Automation, following earlier technology leadership roles at Box, Microsoft, Yahoo, and ItsOn. Read More…
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Nuala Larkin – Chief AI Officer at Eptura
Nuala Larkin has been named Eptura’s first Chief AI Officer, formalizing her leadership of the company’s AI transformation efforts. She previously led Eptura’s AI Center of Excellence, helping integrate AI into internal operations and improve employee productivity. Before joining Eptura, Larkin held senior leadership roles at Forcepoint, gaining experience in technology transformation and global business operations. In her new role, she will oversee companywide AI adoption, focusing on improving workflows and expanding the use of AI across Eptura’s products and services. Read More…
Doran Stienike – Chief Information Officer at Presidio
Presidio has appointed Doran Stienike as Chief Information Officer. He will lead the company’s internal technology organization, with responsibility for strengthening enterprise systems, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and the technology foundation supporting Presidio’s continued growth. Stienike joins from CSG International, where he served as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer before leading the company’s global professional services organization. His earlier experience includes security and technology leadership roles at ConAgra Foods, giving him a background spanning global IT operations, cloud infrastructure, business continuity, enterprise transformation, and acquisition integration. Read More…
Elias Martinez Cohen – Chief Technology Officer at ORANGE JUICE
ORANGE JUICE has named Elias Martinez Cohen Chief Technology Officer, where he will build and lead a centralized technology team serving the company’s portfolio businesses. Cohen joins after nearly eight years at NVIDIA, where he helped develop data pipelines, workflow platforms, and AI storage infrastructure for its autonomous-driving program. In his new role, he will bring advanced engineering and AI capabilities to the small and midsized companies ORANGE JUICE acquires. Read More…
Kyle Randolph – Chief Information Security Officer at Sierra
Sierra has named Kyle Randolph Chief Information Security Officer as the enterprise AI company continues expanding its work with large and highly regulated organizations. Randolph brings 24 years of experience as a security leader and software engineer. He most recently served as CISO at Verkada and previously built and led security teams and programs at Adobe, Citrix, Twitter, and Optimizely. Read More…
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Naveen Thamballapalle – Chief Information Officer at Resideo
Naveen Thamballapalle has assumed the role of Chief Information Officer at Resideo following more than 12 years at Kohler Co. He most recently served as Senior Vice President and CIO for the Americas, having previously held leadership positions overseeing enterprise architecture and digital capabilities. Before Kohler, Thamballapalle spent eight years at IBM Global Business Services in management roles. At Resideo, he brings extensive experience in enterprise technology modernization and aligning IT investments with business operations. Read More…
Shauna Latshaw – Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls has named Shauna Latshaw Vice President and Chief Information Officer, bringing more than 25 years of technology leadership experience across global industrial organizations. She joins from Caterpillar and will lead the company’s enterprise AI and data technology efforts. In her new role, Latshaw will focus on improving how technology supports business operations and customer needs, with an emphasis on using data to simplify work and drive measurable results. Read More…
Neal M. Lackritz – Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at The Toro Company
The Toro Company has recruited Neal M. Lackritz as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, a newly created position overseeing the company’s global engineering organization and Center for Technology, Research and Innovation. Lackritz brings more than 30 years of technology leadership experience across automotive, robotics, and consumer hardware industries. He most recently served as Vice President of Engineering at Whisker, following leadership roles at Ariens Corporation, Genesis Motion Solutions, Apple, and Bose. At Toro, he will guide the development of autonomous equipment, alternative power technologies, and connected solutions while aligning engineering efforts across the company’s product portfolio. Read More…
Navi Grewal – Chief Digital, AI and Information Officer at EnerSys
Navi Grewal has stepped into the role of Chief Digital, AI and Information Officer at EnerSys, bringing nearly 30 years of technology leadership experience across global manufacturing and industrial businesses. She most recently served as Global Chief Digital and Technology Officer at MasterBrand Cabinets, where she oversaw enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives. Previously, Grewal held senior leadership roles at DuPont, Church & Dwight, Campbell Soup Company, and Exelon Corporation. At EnerSys, she will lead global technology operations, focusing on modernizing business systems, expanding AI adoption, and strengthening cybersecurity and data capabilities. Read More…
Mark Fetches – Global Chief Technology Officer at Spinnaker Support
Spinnaker Support has promoted Mark Fetches to Global Chief Technology Officer, expanding his remit to unite the company’s regional CTOs, solution consultants, and technical account managers. Previously CTO for EMEA, Fetches brings more than 30 years of technology consulting and leadership experience from Accenture, Deloitte, and PwC. Read More…
Paxton McVoy – Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Woodward
Woodward has appointed Paxton McVoy as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, a newly created position overseeing the company’s global technology organization. He most recently served as Senior Vice President and CIO at Veralto, where he led enterprise technology operations following the company’s separation from Danaher, including oversight of ERP systems across 13 operating companies. Previously, McVoy held senior technology leadership roles at Medtronic, where he helped lead the company’s transition from Oracle to SAP. At Woodward, he will oversee digital transformation efforts, with a focus on ERP modernization, AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Read More…
Robert Wingfield – Chief Information Officer at Applied Aerospace & Defense
Applied Aerospace & Defense has appointed Robert Wingfield as Chief Information Officer. Wingfield will lead the company’s digital strategy and oversee cybersecurity, data architecture, enterprise applications, digital manufacturing systems, and AI-enabled operational analytics across 11 manufacturing facilities. He previously served as Vice President of Global Program Management at AeroVironment and Vice President of Program Excellence at BlueHalo. Read More…
Frank DePaola – Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Sonoco
Sonoco has brought on Frank DePaola as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, where he leads the company’s global cybersecurity program. DePaola joins after more than eight years at Enpro, where he served as the company’s first CISO before expanding his responsibilities to include global infrastructure, IT operations, and privacy. Earlier in his career, he held security leadership roles at General Electric, Humana, and an Applebee’s franchise group. A U.S. Army veteran, DePaola is also a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s CISO executive program and the FBI CISO Academy. Read More…
Peter DuBois – Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Fortune Brands
Peter DuBois has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Fortune Brands, bringing more than 25 years of technology and operations leadership experience. He most recently served as Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Serta Simmons Bedding and previously held the CIO position for Mohawk Industries’ Flooring business. DuBois also spent nearly two decades at Stanley Black & Decker in technology leadership roles. At Fortune Brands, he will oversee enterprise technology initiatives, drawing on his experience in digital commerce, cybersecurity, AI, and technology modernization across manufacturing and distribution businesses. Read More…
Adnan Somani – Chief Technology Officer at Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group has promoted Adnan Somani to Chief Technology Officer, expanding his responsibilities to unite the company’s artificial intelligence and information technology functions under one leadership structure. Somani joined Authentic in 2024 and has helped build and scale its AI capabilities, including AuthenticOS, the company’s proprietary AI operating system. Before joining Authentic, he founded Aiva Labs and held roles at Shopify and Coinbase. Read More…
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