This edition of CxOs on the Move highlights 42 technology leaders stepping into new CIO, CTO, and CISO roles across industries.
As the final list of 2025, it recognizes executives taking on expanded technology leadership responsibilities within their organizations. Congratulations to the leaders featured here as they begin the next chapter of their work.
Ameet Shetty – Chief Information Officer at RaceTrac
RaceTrac has appointed Ameet Shetty as its first Chief Information Officer, elevating technology leadership to the C-suite. Shetty brings nearly 30 years of finance and technology experience, including major data governance, cloud, and modernization initiatives at Equifax and prior senior roles at Pilot Flying J, McDonald’s, SunTrust, and Fifth Third Bank. As CIO, he will lead RaceTrac’s enterprise technology vision, focusing on cybersecurity, data strategy, analytics, and AI adoption to accelerate innovation and advance business objectives.
Bryanna Pardoe – Chief Information Officer at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has named Bryanna Pardoe as its new state CIO and deputy secretary for information technology after serving briefly in the acting role. Previously the inaugural executive director of CODE PA, she led major digital improvements including launching new resident-focused services, creating a refund system for delayed permitting, and redesigning PA.gov to unify 70+ state websites and raise accessibility from 37% to 95%. Pardoe will guide statewide IT strategy and continue advancing customer-centric modernization efforts.
Darrin Thurston – Chief Technology Officer at Legrand | AV
Legrand | AV has introduced Darrin Thurston as its first Chief Technology Officer, a new executive role created to advance the company’s Ambition 2030 growth strategy. A longtime Legrand | AV leader and former VP/GM of Vaddio and Luxul, Thurston will steer global technology strategy, drive portfolio innovation, develop strategic partnerships, and evaluate M&A opportunities, while also guiding CSR initiatives. His deep technical expertise and leadership in connected-technology initiatives position him to accelerate the company’s growth in high-value, connectivity-focused AV markets.
Xavier Amatriain – Chief Artificial Intelligence and Data Officer at Expedia Group
Expedia Group has appointed Xavier Amatriain as Chief AI and Data Officer, where he will lead the company’s long-term AI and data strategy and guide how advanced machine learning and generative AI shape future travel experiences. A veteran of Google, LinkedIn, and Netflix, Amatriain brings deep expertise in building large-scale AI platforms and will help accelerate Expedia Group’s shift toward more intelligent, intuitive, and personalized travel solutions across its global ecosystem.
Darlene Taylor – Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Nexteer Automotive
Nexteer has named Darlene Taylor as Vice President and Chief Information Officer, where she will lead global IT and advance the company’s digital strategy, including AI initiatives, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, data governance, and large-scale transformation programs. Taylor brings extensive global leadership experience across the automotive and technology sectors and a strong record of applying emerging technologies to enhance operations and customer experience, positioning her to help accelerate Nexteer’s digital future.
Michael Young – Chief Information Officer at Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing has appointed Michael Young as Chief Information Officer. He will lead the company’s global technology strategy and drive digital transformation across songwriter and catalog services. Young brings over 25 years of experience in technology and product leadership across media, fintech, and internet infrastructure. He most recently served as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Chatham Financial. Previously, he was CTO for Reuters at Thomson Reuters, where he unified global tech teams, migrated editorial systems to the cloud, and launched new product capabilities.
Joe Sarci – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco has named Joe Sarci as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, bringing over two decades of technology leadership in global financial services. Sarci previously led global infrastructure operations and technology risk at JPMorgan Chase and served as CIO at First Republic Bank, where he drove major digital modernization efforts. As CIO, he will oversee the Bank’s technology strategy, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture, advancing modernization initiatives that support its mission and long-term business goals.
Sharmeelee Bala – Chief Digital and Information Officer at Orgill Inc.
Orgill has brought on Sharmeelee “Sharms” Bala as Chief Digital and Information Officer. She brings deep expertise in large-scale digital transformation from leadership roles at JCPenney, Gap Inc., and Walmart. Known for modernizing systems and driving measurable business results, Bala will lead Orgill’s technology organization. Her focus will include enhancing enterprise systems, data and analytics, supply chain visibility, and dealer-facing digital tools. She will support Orgill’s efforts to strengthen its digital capabilities across its global distribution network.
Ed Moyle – Chief Information Security Officer at Future in Tech
Future in Tech (FiT) has added veteran security strategist Ed Moyle as Chief Information Security Officer, bringing more than 25 years of enterprise security, cybersecurity architecture, and AI-security expertise. He will strengthen FiT’s security program, deepen product-level protection in partnership with engineering, and support the company’s presence in customer and industry forums. Moyle’s background spans CISO, strategist, and research roles across major organizations, along with extensive contributions to security publications, training, and open-source innovation.
Sulabh Srivastava – Chief Information Officer at AmeriLife
AmeriLife has named Sulabh Srivastava as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the company’s digital transformation and strengthen technology across its national affiliate network. A seasoned enterprise IT leader, he previously served as Global CIO at Acrisure and drove major modernization efforts at Indiana University Health and University of Michigan Health-Sparrow. Srivastava brings deep experience in scaling technology, advancing cybersecurity, and deploying data-driven solutions to support AmeriLife’s next phase of growth.
Cindy Stoddard – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Intel
Intel has appointed Cindy Stoddard as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, bringing more than 25 years of enterprise IT leadership to the role. Stoddard joins from Adobe, where she led global IT and cloud operations for nearly a decade, driving major cloud migrations and advancing enterprise data strategy. She previously held senior technology roles at NetApp, Safeway, APL, and Consolidated Freightways. At Intel, she will lead modernization of the company’s technology infrastructure, strengthen data integration, and accelerate AI-enabled IT operations to support Intel’s long-term digital transformation.
Jeff Stovall – Chief Information Officer at City of Dallas
The City of Dallas has named veteran technology leader Jeff Stovall as its next CIO. Stovall, formerly the inaugural CIO of Charlotte and most recently SVP and CIO at Abt Global, brings deep experience in modernization, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT transformation. In Dallas, he will lead efforts to modernize aging systems, reduce technical debt, strengthen cyber resilience, and integrate AI to improve operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
Jim Fowler – Chief Technology and Product Officer at Lumen
Lumen has appointed Jim Fowler as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Product Officer, where he will lead the company’s global technology and product strategy as it advances its network and digital platforms. Fowler joins from Nationwide, where he oversaw enterprise modernization and digital transformation, and previously spent nearly two decades in senior technology roles at General Electric. A former Lumen board member, he steps in as the company works to strengthen its position as the trusted network for AI and accelerate execution on its transformation roadmap.
Lloyd Scholz – Chief Information Officer at Westfield
Westfield has added Lloyd Scholz as Enterprise CIO, where he will lead technology strategy to support the company’s growth and global expansion. Bringing more than 25 years of experience from Markel and Capital One, he will guide modernization, strengthen data and AI capabilities, and advance enterprise transformation across Westfield’s property and casualty operations.
Russell Jukes – Chief Digital Information Officer at DXC Technology
DXC Technology has named Russell Jukes as Chief Digital Information Officer, a new role that unifies the company’s digital, information, and AI strategy. A longtime DXC leader, Jukes has been central to modernizing enterprise platforms, improving employee experience, and advancing the company’s AI framework, Xponential. As CDIO, he will integrate digital transformation efforts across DXC’s global services and solutions, driving an AI-powered operating model and strengthening the technology foundation that supports customers worldwide.
Vince Kellen – Chief Information Officer at The Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System has appointed Dr. Vince Kellen as its new Chief Information Officer, bringing more than 25 years of leadership in higher-education IT, AI, supercomputing, and digital transformation. Kellen most recently served as CIO at UC San Diego, where he led major advances in high-performance computing and data analytics. As CIO, he will oversee system-wide IT strategy and infrastructure across 12 universities, the health science center, and multiple state agencies, with a focus on strengthening research capabilities and operational efficiency.
Divakar Jandhyala – Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at American Residential Services
American Residential Services (ARS) has named Divakar Jandhyala (DJ) as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s digital and AI strategy to enhance customer experience, improve field productivity, and modernize enterprise platforms. Jandhyala brings more than 20 years of experience driving technology and data transformation across service-focused organizations, including senior roles at CLEAResult, Balfour, and several high-growth software companies. In his new role, he will guide ARS’s efforts to scale its digital foundation, strengthen operational performance, and support the company’s continued national expansion.
Alex Zelikovsky – Chief Information Officer at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has appointed Alex Zelikovsky as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the company’s technology, data, cybersecurity, and AI strategy as part of its ongoing digital transformation. With more than 25 years of experience modernizing global enterprises in roles at Pitney Bowes, Kimberly-Clark, Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon, and others, Zelikovsky brings deep expertise in scaling digital commerce and building customer-focused technology capabilities. His leadership will help strengthen the company’s platforms, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate omnichannel growth across its family of gifting and specialty retail brands.
Victor Mendoza – Chief Information Officer at First U.S. Community Credit Union
First U.S. Community Credit Union has brought on Victor Mendoza as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, where he will guide technology operations, cybersecurity, and digital services to support the credit union’s member-focused mission. With more than two decades of IT leadership in the credit union industry, including his recent role at UNCLE Credit Union, he adds deep operational and strategic experience to the executive team. Mendoza will help strengthen First U.S.’s digital capabilities, modernize core systems, and enhance the secure, reliable experiences the credit union delivers across its Northern California footprint.
Mathieu Baissac – Chief Technology Officer at Gallion Health
Gallion Health has named Mathieu Baissac as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s technology strategy, platform architecture, and engineering functions to support rapid growth and product scalability. Baissac brings deep experience building and expanding enterprise platforms, and will partner across the organization to advance innovation and operational excellence as Gallion modernizes the bill-only supply-chain experience for health systems.
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Michael Carrel – Chief Technology Officer at Nationwide
Nationwide has appointed Michael Carrel as its new CTO as the company nears its 100th anniversary. A 30-year veteran of the organization, Carrel most recently served as Senior Vice President and CTO for Nationwide Financial, where he oversaw technology strategy and delivery across the company’s financial services businesses. In his new role, Carrel will lead enterprise adoption of AI and emerging technologies to strengthen Nationwide’s customer experience and operational agility.
Dawn Stoyanoff – Chief Information Officer at University of New England
The University of New England has named Dawn G. Stoyanoff, Ph.D., as its Chief Information Officer, bringing more than three decades of experience in higher-education technology and digital transformation. Stoyanoff joins UNE from the University of Chicago, where she led enterprise applications and modernization efforts, following senior IT roles at the University of Arkansas and the University of Texas System. As CIO, she will oversee UNE’s technology strategy, strengthen cybersecurity and data governance, modernize enterprise systems, and support the university’s expanding academic, research, and online programs.
Frank Tybor – Chief Technology Officer at Infravision
Infravision has appointed former SpaceX engineer Frank Tybor as Chief Technology Officer, strengthening its technical leadership as the company scales its aerial robotics platform for power-grid construction. Tybor brings deep experience building complex, deployable systems and will guide engineering and product development to advance Infravision’s automated stringing and grid-construction technology. His arrival supports the company’s expansion following its Series B raise and its push to accelerate global deployment of next-generation grid-infrastructure solutions.
Kevin Smith – Chief Technology Officer at Orbit Fab
Orbit Fab has named Kevin Smith as its new Chief Technology Officer, promoting him from chief engineer to lead the company’s push to make in-space refueling routine. With a strong background in propulsion and systems engineering and a key role in developing Orbit Fab’s RAFTI and GRIP interfaces, Smith will now guide the technical strategy needed to drive wider adoption of the company’s refueling technology and support its next phase of growth.
Sangeeth Ponathil – Chief Information Officer at SmartRent
SmartRent has named Sangeeth Ponathil as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the company’s technology strategy and guide engineering, product, data, security, and support teams. Ponathil brings more than 25 years of experience driving digital transformation at organizations such as loanDepot and YUM Brands, and will focus on scaling SmartRent’s IT infrastructure, expanding AI-driven capabilities, and supporting the continued growth of its smart home and property operations platform.
Shannon Lawson – Chief Information Security Officer at The City of San Antonio
The City of San Antonio has appointed Shannon Lawson as its new Chief Information Security Officer and Director of the Alamo Regional Security Operations Center, bringing more than 20 years of cybersecurity leadership across federal, state, municipal, and private-sector roles. Lawson previously served as CISO at Redapt Inc., Assistant CIO and CISO for the City of Phoenix, and CISO/CTO for the State of Alaska. In his new role, he will collaborate with regional partners including CPS Energy, the San Antonio Water System, and the University of Texas at San Antonio to strengthen shared cyber resilience.
Yaniv Erel – Chief Technology Officer at Ditto
Ditto has named Yaniv Erel as Chief Technology Officer, adding a veteran engineering leader with deep experience scaling distributed systems at companies including Apple, Atlassian, and eBay. He will oversee engineering, product, and support functions as the company expands its edge computing and peer-to-peer data synchronization platform, focusing on strengthening reliability, deepening technical rigor, and preparing Ditto’s infrastructure for continued enterprise growth.
Dennis Sutterfield – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Penn State Health
Penn State Health has appointed Dennis Sutterfield as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, bringing more than 20 years of health-care technology leadership, most recently as CIO at SUNY Downstate. He will guide the system’s technology strategy, including its transition to Epic, while advancing digital transformation, strengthening cybersecurity, and enhancing data and analytics capabilities to support a more efficient, patient-centered organization.
Vivek Srivastava – Chief Technology Officer at PowerPlan
PowerPlan has brought on Vivek Srivastava as Chief Technology Officer to accelerate its SaaS roadmap and expand AI capabilities for utility and energy customers. With more than 30 years of experience in enterprise software and product innovation, he will help advance modern architectures, intelligent automation, and customer-focused development as PowerPlan prepares to launch its next-generation NXT platform and widen its cloud financial solutions.
Stanley F. Lowe – Chief Information Officer at Brighton Marine
Brighton Marine has named Stanley F. Lowe as Chief Information Officer, tapping his decades of federal and enterprise cybersecurity leadership to strengthen the organization’s technology and security capabilities. Lowe, a former CISO for the U.S. Department of the Interior with deep experience modernizing large-scale environments, will oversee Brighton Marine’s digital infrastructure and cybersecurity operations across its health, housing, and veteran-support programs.
Brian Blakley – Chief Information Security Officer at Bellini Capital and ConnectSecure
Bellini Capital has named Brian Blakley as its Chief Information Security Officer, where he will help advance the firm’s mission to strengthen U.S. cyber readiness and develop a more robust cybersecurity workforce. He will also serve as CISO for ConnectSecure, shaping its security strategy and helping MSPs deliver stronger protection for small businesses. With more than 20 years of cybersecurity leadership, Blakley will focus on elevating resilience, advancing innovation, and closing critical talent and capability gaps across the cybersecurity landscape.
Prasant Tangirala – Chief Information Officer at City of Stamford
The City of Stamford has appointed Prasant Tangirala as its new Chief Information Officer, where he will lead efforts to modernize digital services, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve public safety through better data sharing and more responsive emergency systems. Tangirala brings broad experience in technology leadership and will guide the city’s push toward more efficient, resident-focused digital operations.
Karl Treier – Chief Technology Officer at Avoya Travel
Avoya Travel has named Karl Treier as its Chief Technology Officer, a new role that reflects the company’s expanding focus on digital transformation and platform modernization. Treier, an experienced technology leader known for scaling systems and guiding complex transformations, will lead Avoya’s IT and product development teams as the company enhances its infrastructure, improves advisor tools, and advances its long-term innovation strategy.
Chris Castaldo – Chief Information Security Officer at Flock Safety
Flock Safety has named cybersecurity veteran Chris Castaldo as its Chief Information Security Officer, where he will lead the company’s security strategy as its safety technology platform continues to scale. Castaldo brings decades of experience building modern security programs in high-growth environments, along with a background in military and intelligence service, and will strengthen Flock’s approach to privacy, data integrity, and risk management as the company expands nationwide.
Dawn Zimmer – Chief Information Officer at The U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has appointed Dawn Zimmer as Chief Information Officer after serving as Acting CIO and Principal Deputy CIO. With more than 25 years of IT leadership across federal agencies, academia, and the private sector, including roles at the FAA, Department of Justice, and Virginia Tech, she will lead DOE’s enterprise IT and cybersecurity strategy. Zimmer is expected to drive modernization, strengthen security, and enhance digital capabilities across the Department.
Rajesh Raheja – Chief Technology Officer at Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies has named Rajesh Raheja as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead global technology strategy and accelerate innovation across the company’s cloud-native, AI-driven insurance platform. Raheja brings deep experience modernizing enterprise cloud systems and scaling engineering organizations, most recently in senior technology leadership roles at HPE, Boomi, Broadcom, and Oracle. He will focus on strengthening Duck Creek’s platform and advancing next-generation capabilities that help insurers operate more efficiently and intelligently.
Sean Murphy – Chief Technology Officer at Bexorg
Bexorg has named Sean Murphy, as Chief Technology Officer to help scale its AI-driven, whole-human brain platform for CNS drug discovery. A veteran technology and AI leader with experience across cloud architecture, data systems, and scientific computing, Murphy will focus on building a seamless, high-throughput infrastructure that tightly connects wet-lab experimentation with data and AI modeling. His arrival supports Bexorg’s push to industrialize its BrainEx platform and accelerate insights from its growing set of human-brain experiments in neurodegenerative disease research.
Cormac Twomey – Chief Technology Officer at Cars Commerce
Cars Commerce has appointed Cormac Twomey as Chief Technology Officer, where he will accelerate platform innovation, expand the company’s AI capabilities, and strengthen the technology foundation that supports its retail and wholesale automotive ecosystem. Twomey is a seasoned SaaS and marketplace technologist known for modernizing platforms and scaling high-growth product organizations, most recently as CTO of OpenTable.
Scott Ingram – Chief Information Officer at QC Ally
QC Ally has named Scott Ingram as Chief Information Officer, formalizing his work as interim CIO and strengthening the company’s technology and security foundation. Ingram brings more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise IT, and will focus on modernizing systems, improving reliability, and enhancing data protection to support QC Ally’s growing role in loan quality and audit services.
Marc J. Wolfgang – Chief Technology Officer at Elicio Therapeutics
Elicio Therapeutics has added Marc J. Wolfgang as Chief Technology Officer, adding a veteran CMC and technical operations leader with more than 30 years of experience across manufacturing, development, quality, and supply chain. Wolfgang has held senior roles at Sail Biomedicines, BioNTech, and multiple biotech organizations, where he built and scaled technical operations, led global tech transfers, and supported programs from early development through commercial readiness. In his new role, he will apply his experience across varied therapeutic platforms to guide Elicio’s technical strategy and support its next phase of growth.
Alex Berezhnyy – Chief Technology Officer at RentSpree
RentSpree has appointed Alex Berezhnyy as Chief Technology Officer. Berezhnyy joins from Redfin, where he spent over 10 years, most recently as Vice President of Engineering. At Redfin, he led engineering across multiple business units and drove key initiatives, including GenAI-powered tools like conversational home search and Ask Redfin. Earlier in his career, he held engineering leadership roles at Amazon.
Russell Strevens – Chief Technology Officer at Tandem Bank
Tandem Bank has appointed Russell Strevens as Chief Technology Officer to lead its digital transformation and drive value for customers. Strevens brings deep experience from roles at Small World Financial Services, where he modernised core infrastructure as CTO, and at Bó, NatWest’s digital bank, where he launched a live mobile banking platform. He also served as CIO for BT Consumer, helping launch BT Mobile, BT Sport, and Ultrafast Broadband.
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