66 CxOs On the Move

This month’s CxOs on the Move highlights 66 executives who have stepped into new CIO, CTO, CISO, and digital leadership roles across a wide range of organizations.

These leaders are taking on responsibility for technology programs that influence operations, security, and long-term growth. The appointments span healthcare providers, financial institutions, public sector organizations, and global enterprises.

Congratulations to everyone stepping into these new roles!

Francesco Tinto – Chief Information and Global Business Services Officer at Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark has appointed Francesco Tinto as Chief Information and Global Business Services Officer, where he will lead the company’s IT and global business services organizations. Tinto brings more than 30 years of technology leadership experience and joins from Advantage Solutions, where he served as Chief Digital Officer. He previously held CIO roles at Walgreens Boots Alliance and Kraft Heinz, leading digital transformation and large-scale technology initiatives.

Gavin Kliger – Chief Data Officer at the Department of Defense

Gavin Kliger has been named Chief Data Officer at the Department of Defense, where he will help lead execution of the department’s AI strategy and oversee the coordination of its artificial intelligence initiatives. In the role, he will manage the day-to-day alignment of AI projects, working with frontier AI labs and internal teams to ensure programs maintain strategic focus, secure necessary data access, and deliver capabilities for U.S. warfighters. Kliger previously served on Secretary Hegseth’s DOGE DOW team, where he oversaw the launch of the department’s enterprise AI platform, GenAI.mil.

Saugata Chatterjee – Chief Information Officer at Gallagher Bassett

Saugata Chatterjee has been appointed Chief Information Officer at Gallagher Bassett, where he leads the company’s technology strategy and execution, overseeing enterprise architecture, governance, operations, digital product development, and technology transformation initiatives. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Application Development and Maintenance at the company, guiding its application portfolio and software delivery efforts.

Don Monk – Chief Technology Officer at Hormel Foods

Don Monk has been named Chief Technology Officer at Hormel Foods, a newly created role in which he will serve as the company’s senior-most technology leader responsible for shaping and delivering its enterprise technology, digital, and data strategy. Monk brings more than 35 years of technology leadership experience, including 33 years at General Mills where he ultimately served as Chief Information Officer leading global technology strategy and operations. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Strategy, Governance and Transformation for the digital technology and data organization at Cargill, guiding global transformation initiatives across the function.

Mona Bates – Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at BAE Systems

Mona Bates has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at BAE Systems, Inc., where she will lead the company’s technology and digital strategy and oversee the IT organization as a member of the senior leadership team. She joins the role with more than two decades of technology and business experience across industry and government, including 15 years with RTX companies. Bates most recently served as Chief Digital Officer at Collins Aerospace, where she led digital initiatives supporting operations and customer capabilities.

Romain Apert – Chief Digital and Technology Officer at HEINEKEN

HEINEKEN has selected Romain Apert as Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO) and member of the HEINEKEN Executive Team. He succeeds Ronald den Elzen, who is stepping down after 31 years with the company. Apert joins from Mars, where he spent more than two decades in global CIO roles. In his new role, he will support the delivery of HEINEKEN’s EverGreen 2030 strategy, including further deployment of the company’s Digital Backbone and scaling the use of data and AI across the organization.

Robert Carvajal – Chief Information Security Officer at BayCare

Robert Carvajal has been named Chief Information Security Officer at BayCare, where he will oversee the health system’s cybersecurity strategy and support technology initiatives focused on patient safety and operational performance. Carvajal brings more than 20 years of information technology experience, including nearly two decades in cybersecurity leadership. He most recently served as Director of Information Services Security and Threat Management at BayCare, leading enterprise security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence while helping strengthen cybersecurity across the organization.

Patrick Blanc – Chief Technology Officer at Flywire

Patrick Blanc has joined Flywire as Chief Technology Officer, taking responsibility for the company’s global engineering, implementation, and technical support organizations while guiding technology strategy across its payments platform and vertical software offerings. His mandate includes advancing Flywire’s AI-first engineering approach and strengthening the payments experience for clients and payers as the company scales globally. Blanc arrives from Ingenico, where he served as Chief Technology Officer leading technology and innovation.

Amish Patel – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at GuideWell

GuideWell has named Amish Patel Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, tasking him with advancing the organization’s digital capabilities and leading technology strategy that supports members, customers, providers, and communities. Patel brings more than two decades of experience guiding technology transformation, digital modernization, and AI-enabled innovation within mission-driven organizations.

William Quan – Chief Technology Officer at MarketAxess

MarketAxess has appointed William Quan as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s global technology organization and drive platform modernization, engineering standards, and the integration of AI and advanced data capabilities across its electronic trading platform. Quan joins from Fleete Group, a Macquarie Asset Management portfolio company, where he served as Chief Technology Officer building an AI-enabled SaaS platform and global engineering organization.

Pooja Muttath – Chief Information Officer at Covista

Pooja Muttath has been promoted to Chief Information Officer at Covista, where she will lead the company’s technology strategy in support of its mission to expand economic opportunity and create pathways for financial access. She most recently served as Vice President of Product and Engineering at Adtalem Global Education, where she oversaw product and engineering initiatives supporting the organization’s education platforms.

Jim Giles – Chief Technology Officer at Indeed

Indeed has appointed Jim Giles as Chief Technology Officer, based in Austin, Texas, where he will lead the company’s technical strategy and global engineering organization. In his new role, Giles will oversee the continued development of Indeed’s technology platform, with an emphasis on using AI to improve how people connect with jobs and how employers identify and hire talent. Giles joins from Google, where he most recently served as Vice President of Engineering, overseeing products used by more than a billion people worldwide, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.

Teresa Tonthat – Chief Digital and Information Officer at Cook Children’s Health Care System

Cook Children’s Health Care System has named Teresa Tonthat as Chief Digital and Information Officer, placing her in charge of enterprise technology strategy across the organization, including digital innovation, advanced analytics, and research informatics. Tonthat brings more than 25 years of experience using technology to address clinical and operational challenges, with a career leading large-scale transformation efforts across global infrastructure and healthcare environments.

Manikandan Nedunchelian – Chief Technology Officer at LateralCare

Manikandan Nedunchelian has joined LateralCare as Chief Technology Officer, where he will guide the technology direction of the company’s AI-native revenue cycle platform, revenue alai, including work around claims intelligence, denial prevention, and autonomous workflows. He brings experience building large-scale intelligent systems from prior leadership roles at Walmart, Hewlett-Packard, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Doug Goehl – Chief Information Officer at Optiv

Optiv has named Doug Goehl Chief Information Officer, tasking him with advancing the company’s internal technology capabilities as it continues expanding its cyber advisory and solutions business. Goehl moves into the role after serving as Vice President of IT Business Process at Optiv, where he helped shape operational and technology initiatives across the organization. Prior to joining the company, he spent nearly nine years at Crocs, Inc., including leadership roles as Vice President of Customer Technologies and Vice President of Global Enterprise Applications.

Rob Cain – Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy has appointed Rob Cain as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, placing him in charge of the company’s Technology and Security Services organization. In the role, he will oversee efforts to modernize infrastructure, mitigate cyber and physical security risks, and advance the use of AI and other digital technologies to improve operations and the customer and employee experience. Cain joins after seven years as a partner at McKinsey & Co., where he led McKinsey Technology’s North America consumer and retail practice.

James “Aaron” Bishop – Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer at the Department of Defense

The Department of Defense has tapped James “Aaron” Bishop to serve as Chief Information Security Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity, where he will oversee department-wide cybersecurity policy, technical strategy, and program oversight. Bishop previously served as Chief Information Security Officer for the U.S. Air Force and earlier held roles as CISO and Vice President at Science Applications International Corporation, following leadership positions at Microsoft and other national security technology organizations.

Milen Mahadevan – Chief Data and AI Officer at Kroger

Kroger has appointed Milen Mahadevan to the newly created role of Chief Data and AI Officer, expanding his responsibilities as the retailer increases its focus on artificial intelligence across the business. Mahadevan will continue serving as President and CEO of Kroger’s data science and analytics subsidiary, 84.51°, while also overseeing the company’s data and AI teams. In the role, he will work with business leaders to embed advanced AI capabilities into operations and customer engagement.

Ben John – Chief Technology Officer at Digital Turbine

Digital Turbine has named Ben John as Chief Technology Officer, tasking him with leading global engineering, product architecture, and AI-driven development as the company scales its mobile growth platform. John joins from Microsoft, where he served as Vice President of Engineering for AI Copilot. Earlier, he was Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Xandr, following time as CTO of AppNexus, where he helped build large-scale programmatic advertising platforms.

Rich Friedberg – Chief Information Security Officer at Envestnet

Envestnet has appointed Rich Friedberg as Chief Information Security Officer, where he will lead the company’s enterprise information security strategy, cyber risk management, and operational resilience across its wealth technology platform. Friedberg joins from Live Oak Bank, where he served as Chief Information Security Officer and led efforts to integrate cybersecurity into governance, digital product development, and enterprise risk strategy.

Sri Rajagopalan – Chief Technology Officer at Health In Tech

Health In Tech has added Sri Rajagopalan as Chief Technology Officer, where he will oversee product engineering and enterprise platform operations while advancing the company’s AI-driven technology architecture. He had been serving as Interim CTO since November 2025, helping accelerate platform modernization and key technology initiatives. Rajagopalan brings more than two decades of enterprise technology leadership, including senior roles at SAP and IBM, and most recently worked in healthcare technology leadership positions including Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Net Health.

Roland Palmer – Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Security at JumpCloud

JumpCloud has appointed Roland Palmer as Chief Information Security Officer and Vice President of Security, tasking him with leading the company’s global security strategy and safeguarding its growing base of employees and customers. Palmer brings more than two decades of cybersecurity experience and most recently spent eight years at Sumo Logic as Vice President of Security and Compliance, where he led global security operations and integrated compliance into engineering workflows.

Daniel Litvak – Chief Technology Officer at Karoo Health

Daniel Litvak has been named Chief Technology Officer at Karoo Health, where he will oversee the advancement of the company’s proprietary platform and lead efforts to strengthen interoperability across provider and payer partners as the organization expands its cardiac value-based care model. Litvak previously served as CTO of venture-backed startups Epistemix and Fishidy, where he led cross-functional engineering and product teams and managed complex system integrations.

Todd Paladini – Chief Information Officer at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has appointed Todd Paladini as its first Chief Information Officer, creating the role to lead enterprise technology strategy and support the brand’s next phase of growth. Paladini brings more than two decades of experience in international IT leadership. As CIO, Paladini will oversee Freddy’s enterprise technology strategy, working closely with the executive team, franchisees, and private equity sponsors. His remit includes optimizing core systems and processes, aligning technology investments with expansion plans, and strengthening the infrastructure needed to support the brand’s continued growth across North America.

Sheng-FU Hsiao – Chief Technology Officer at SBC Medical

Sheng-FU Hsiao has been named Chief Technology Officer at SBC Medical, where he will lead the company’s transition to an AI-driven medical management infrastructure and oversee modernization of its core systems. His mandate includes transforming clinical and operational data from the company’s global clinic network into strategic AI assets while strengthening security, governance, and platform scalability. Hsiao previously served as Executive Officer and CTO at an AI-focused firm and has spent more than eight years in CTO roles leading system restructuring and large-scale automation initiatives.

Kara Schlageter – Chief Information Security Officer at Discovery Education

Discovery Education has tapped Kara Schlageter as its first Chief Information Security Officer, tasking her with leading the company’s information security, governance, and risk management strategy as it advances digital learning and AI-driven innovation. In the role, she will guide the development of secure-by-design products and strengthen data protection practices for educators and students. Schlageter brings more than 25 years of cybersecurity and enterprise risk leadership across highly regulated environments.

Srini Sundarrajan – Chief Information Officer at mSupply

mSupply has appointed Srini Sundarrajan as Chief Information Officer, placing him in charge of the company’s technology organization as it expands its digital infrastructure and modernizes enterprise systems and platforms. Sundarrajan most recently served as CIO at Ryerson, where he led a large-scale technology modernization effort following earlier roles at BlueLine Rental and IBM.

Carson Hanrahan – Chief Transformation Officer at BerryDunn

BerryDunn has added Carson Hanrahan as Chief Transformation Officer, a newly created role responsible for leading the firm’s transformation efforts across technology strategy, innovation, change management, and the Enterprise Project Management Office. Hanrahan brings more than two decades of experience guiding enterprise technology and business transformation initiatives, including cloud modernization and the rollout of digital platforms and AI-enabled services across industries such as insurance, professional services, and manufacturing.

Brad Bazley – Chief Technology Officer at Perform Properties

Perform Properties has named Brad Bazley Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, entrusting him with advancing the company’s technology strategy to support portfolio operations and drive value across its real estate platform. Bazley joins from Internet Brands, where he served as Vice President and CIO for Enterprise and Legal Technology. Earlier roles at Material Holdings and Red Bull included leadership across enterprise IT, software engineering, and cloud transformation initiatives.

Eli Edelkind – Vice President, CISO, Infrastructure and Tech Operations at CAVA

Eli Edelkind has been promoted to Vice President, CISO, Infrastructure and Tech Operations at CAVA, expanding his remit to include enterprise infrastructure and technology operations alongside cybersecurity. He joined the company in July 2022 as Head of Cybersecurity, was appointed Chief Information Security Officer in August 2024, and assumed responsibility for Infrastructure Services in August 2025. In his new role, he now oversees cybersecurity, infrastructure, and technology operations for the fast-casual restaurant brand.

Cory Witty – Chief Information Officer at Kinzler Corporation

Kinzler Corporation has appointed Cory Witty as Chief Information Officer, a newly created role responsible for leading the company’s enterprise technology strategy across data, security, infrastructure, and business applications. He will also guide continued investment in the company’s custom ERP platform as it supports expansion and the integration of new businesses. Witty joins from Global Atlantic Financial Group, where he served as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Technology, building a global corporate technology organization and aligning technology initiatives with strategic priorities.

Jim Parkinson – Chief Technology and Information Officer at AcquireUp

AcquireUp has named Jim Parkinson Chief Technology and Information Officer, placing him in charge of Product Development, Data Sciences, IT Engineering, and Infrastructure as the company advances its seminar marketing platform and managed services for financial advisors. Parkinson brings decades of technology leadership experience, most recently serving as Chief Technology and Information Officer in the credit card processing sector, and previously as Chief Digital Officer and Executive Vice President of Digital Advertising at Valassis.

Jim Nagata – Chief Information Security Officer at Cherry Bekaert

Jim Nagata has joined Cherry Bekaert as Chief Information Security Officer, where he will lead the firm’s enterprise cybersecurity strategy, risk management, compliance, and incident response across its national and global operations. In the role, he partners with executive leadership to embed security into the firm’s digital transformation initiatives and strengthen client trust. Nagata most recently served as Senior Director of Cybersecurity and IT Operations at Armanino, where he led global security and infrastructure strategy supporting more than 3,000 employees.

Sanjay Kumar – Chief Technology Officer at XiFin

XiFin has appointed Sanjay Kumar as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s technology strategy and advance artificial intelligence innovation across the XiFin Empower ecosystem. Kumar joins from ResMed’s Residential Care Software business, including MatrixCare, Brightree, and MEDIFOX DAN, where he served as CTO and led a multi-year transformation to unify product platforms and embed AI and machine learning across clinical and revenue cycle workflows.

Antonio Marin – Chief Information Officer at NorthStar Memorial Group

Antonio Marin has joined NorthStar Memorial Group as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the company’s technology strategy in support of its funeral, cemetery, and memorial services operations. Marin brings extensive CIO leadership experience and joins from US Med-Equip, where he served as Chief Information Officer. He previously held Vice President and CIO roles at Star Furniture & Mattresses and WCA Waste.

Ryan Biren – Chief Information Officer at THOR Industries

THOR Industries has promoted Ryan Biren to Chief Information Officer, elevating the role to a newly created Executive Officer position as the company advances its enterprise data and AI strategy. Biren joined the recreational vehicle manufacturer in February 2024 as Vice President of Corporate Development, where he led the buildout of an enterprise data platform now deployed across THOR’s operating companies, including in Europe, supporting analytics across sales, operations, and customer engagement. As CIO, he will oversee North American IT, data and analytics, IT controls and digital platforms, with a focus on scaling AI capabilities, strengthening cybersecurity and enhancing digital experiences for dealers and customers.

Ed Anderson – Chief Digital Officer at American National Standards Institute

The American National Standards Institute has appointed Ed Anderson as Chief Digital Officer, where he will oversee digital governance, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, and technology capabilities across the organization while guiding digital innovation and cybersecurity. Anderson most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Habitat for Humanity International, following an earlier role as Chief Information Officer and Director at the International Monetary Fund.

Benjamin Ellis – Chief Information Officer at Mauldin & Jenkins

Mauldin & Jenkins has tapped Benjamin Ellis as Chief Information Officer, effective February 1, 2026, where he will oversee the firm’s technology roadmap and ensure its digital infrastructure supports long-term innovation and growth. Ellis brings more than a decade of technology leadership within the accounting sector, with experience guiding cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and IT integration during mergers and acquisitions.

Patrick Hubbard – Chief Technology Officer at Path

Patrick Hubbard has taken on the role of Chief Technology Officer at Path, where he will oversee the architecture and engineering of the company’s AI-native platform designed to help businesses build and evolve custom software applications. A co-founder of the Austin-based startup, Hubbard is responsible for developing the infrastructure that enables intelligent agents to generate, modify, and manage production-ready applications within a unified development environment.

Chris Scheetz – Executive Director of Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer at the University of Missouri–St. Louis

Chris Scheetz has been named Executive Director of Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, where he will lead the university’s IT organization and guide technology initiatives supporting its academic, research, and administrative operations. Scheetz has spent more than 25 years at UMSL and had been serving as Interim CIO since July, previously holding leadership roles including Director and Associate Director of IT for Customer and Support Services.

Ashok Vantipalli – Chief Information and Digital Officer at Primo Brands

Primo Brands has appointed Ashok Vantipalli as Chief Information and Digital Officer, where he will lead the company’s information technology and digital strategy across its North American manufacturing and distribution network. Vantipalli joins from TireHub, the Bridgestone and Goodyear joint venture, where he served as Chief Information and Technology Officer and led technology initiatives supporting the company’s national last-mile distribution platform.

Dorothea Henderson – Chief Information Technology Officer at Brown & Brown

Brown & Brown, Inc. has added Dorothea Henderson as Chief Information Technology Officer. She will be based in Daytona Beach, Florida. In the role, Henderson will lead the company’s enterprise technology strategy, overseeing initiatives to enhance digital capabilities and improve the technology experience for teammates and customers. She will work closely with segment and functional leaders to modernize the company’s technology environment, strengthen reliability and security, and advance a unified data and AI strategy that supports growth, integration, and long-term scalability.

Julie Devine – Chief Information Officer at Sonic Healthcare USA

Julie Devine has joined Sonic Healthcare USA as Chief Information Officer, where she will oversee the organization’s technology strategy as it continues expanding its laboratory and diagnostic services across the United States. In the role, Devine will focus on enabling clinical operations and strengthening the digital infrastructure that supports physician-led care and patient services. She previously served as Chief Information Officer at Solis Mammography, where she led technology initiatives across the company’s breast imaging network.

Patrick Jean – Chief Technology Officer at Employ

Employ Inc. has named Patrick (PJ) Jean Chief Technology Officer, placing him in charge of advancing the company’s technology strategy and accelerating innovation across its hiring platforms, including JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite. Jean most recently founded and served as CTO of momentiq.ai, an AI cognitive services startup, and previously held senior engineering and technology leadership roles at ABBYY, OutSystems, Citrix, and Apttus.

Jeremy Fuchs – Chief Information Officer at American Hartford Gold

American Hartford Gold has selected Jeremy Fuchs as Chief Information Officer, placing him in charge of the company’s technology strategy, including enterprise systems, data, and infrastructure. In the role, he will focus on strengthening scalability, operational resilience, and the client technology experience. Fuchs brings more than 20 years of experience leading technology organizations and advancing enterprise platforms, data infrastructure, and cybersecurity capabilities.

Lisa Gelobter – Chief Technology Officer at New York City

New York City has appointed Lisa Gelobter as Chief Technology Officer and Commissioner of the Office of Technology and Innovation, where she will oversee the city’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management while advancing digital equity and access to public services. Gelobter most recently founded workplace equity platform tEQuitable and previously served as Chief Digital Service Officer at the U.S. Department of Education.

Aaron Wootton – Vice President, IT, and Chief Information Officer at Stormont Vail Health

Stormont Vail Health has named Aaron Wootton Vice President of IT and Chief Information Officer, where he will lead information systems operations across the regional healthcare network’s hospitals and clinics in eastern Kansas. Wootton brings more than two decades of healthcare IT experience and most recently served as Chief Digital Officer at Huntzinger Management Group.

Leilani Farol – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at First Horizon

First Horizon has appointed Leilani Farol as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. She will lead enterprise cybersecurity and oversee efforts to protect client data and privacy across the organization. Farol is responsible for advancing threat detection and response capabilities while strengthening governance and oversight across security programs. She brings more than 25 years of experience in information security and technology leadership across financial services in the United States and internationally. Her background includes directing large technology initiatives and guiding cybersecurity programs within highly regulated institutions.

Varun Chandhok – Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at TowneBank

TowneBank has added Varun Chandhok as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the bank’s technology organization and guide its IT strategy from headquarters in Suffolk, Virginia. Chandhok most recently served as Chief Information Officer at WesBanco Bank and previously held the dual role of Chief Information and Operations Officer at Premier Bank.

Jan Miller – Chief Technology Officer at OPSWAT

OPSWAT has appointed Jan Miller as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s newly established Technology Center and align research, engineering, and product development to advance perimeter-based threat detection. Miller previously served as CTO of Threat Analysis at OPSWAT and is known for his work in malware analysis, sandboxing, and behavioral threat detection, including founding cybersecurity companies later acquired by CrowdStrike and OPSWAT.

Thomas Beale – SVP, Chief Information Officer at CopperPoint

CopperPoint Insurance Companies has named Thomas Beale Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, tasking him with advancing the company’s technology platform and innovation strategy as it expands its digital capabilities and customer experience initiatives. Beale most recently served as Head of Engineering and Architecture at BOXX Insurance, following earlier leadership roles including CTO of Converge and Senior Director of Architecture at Guidewire Software.

Chris Gutheil – Chief Technology Officer at Sphera

Sphera has appointed Chris Gutheil as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s global technology organization and advance AI-driven innovation across its product portfolio. Gutheil will oversee engineering and technology strategy as Sphera expands its AI capabilities, including the continued development of Sphera AI to help customers manage risk, compliance, and operational performance. He joins from QAD, where he served as Chief Engineering Officer, and previously held senior engineering leadership roles at Accruent.

John Morales – Executive Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at WestStar Bank

WestStar Bank has selected John Morales as Executive Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, where he will oversee the bank’s IT and cybersecurity strategy. Morales joins the El Paso-based institution after a long career in federal leadership, most recently serving as a Special Agent in Charge with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he led regional operations, strategic planning, and interagency coordination in complex operational environments.

Peter Liebert – Chief Information Security Officer at Clari + Salesloft

Clari + Salesloft has appointed Peter Liebert as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), where he will lead global security strategy and oversee the integration of security programs across the newly merged organization. Liebert brings 26 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, most recently serving as Vice President of Cybersecurity at Vista Equity Partners. He previously served as CISO for the State of California, overseeing cybersecurity across one of the largest public-sector IT environments in the United States.

Tony Gawne – Chief Information Officer at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa has named Tony Gawne as Chief Information Officer, placing him in charge of the property’s technology platforms and digital capabilities supporting guest experience and operational performance. In the role, he will oversee technology strategy aimed at strengthening cybersecurity, modernizing systems, and supporting enterprise growth. Gawne brings more than 26 years of experience leading enterprise technology initiatives across highly regulated gaming and hospitality environments.

Mitchell Shymansky – Chief Data and Technology Officer at Create Music Group

Create Music Group has appointed Mitchell Shymansky as Chief Data and Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s data, analytics, and technology strategy while building scalable systems to support artists and platform growth. Shymansky joins from Universal Music Group, where he spent nearly two decades and most recently led the company’s Global Data and Analytics organization.

Bryan Baucom – Chief Information Officer at Centerstone

Centerstone has named Bryan Baucom as Chief Information Officer, placing him in charge of technology strategy and oversight of the organization’s IT functions, including infrastructure, business applications, data analytics, electronic health records, and cybersecurity. He will also help lead IT integration efforts following Centerstone’s merger with Brightli. Baucom previously held technology leadership roles at Brightli, Woman’s Hospital, and INTEGRIS Health.

Alex Nataros – Chief Technology Officer at Cirrascale

Cirrascale has appointed Alex Nataros as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s technology strategy, platform architecture, and engineering efforts supporting its private AI cloud services. Nataros previously served as Vice President of AI Software Engineering at Cirrascale, helping advance the company’s AI software platform and cloud offerings. Earlier in his career, he founded Common Objects, an autonomous robotics company, and Leap Computing, which developed cloud gaming and application streaming technologies.

Tekquell Watson – Chief Information Officer at Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County has selected Tekquell Watson as Chief Information Officer, where she will lead the county’s Information Technology Department and guide efforts to build a modern, secure technology environment supporting both government operations and public services. Watson joins from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, where she served as CIO and led initiatives to modernize technology systems and strengthen cybersecurity.

Rene Gonzales – Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at WSFS Bank

WSFS Bank has named Rene Gonzales Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the bank’s technology strategy, infrastructure, and operations to support growth and innovation. Gonzales most recently served as Chief Technology Officer at Cenlar Federal Savings Bank, where he led a multi-year technology roadmap that included cloud migration, telephony modernization, and data program development.

Brook Colangelo – Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation has elevated Brook Colangelo to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, adding him to the company’s executive committee to guide enterprise technology strategy and digital transformation across the scientific instrumentation company. Colangelo has been with Waters since 2018, serving as Chief Information Officer and leading the organization’s global IT initiatives.

Paul Roche – Chief Information Officer at WORLDPAC

Paul Roche has been appointed Chief Information Officer at WORLDPAC. Roche brings more than 25 years of technology leadership experience and joins the company from Transdev North America, where he served as Chief Information Officer. He also spent seven years as President of Luxor Workspaces.

Jack Wood – Chief Technology Officer at ECI Software Solutions

ECI Software Solutions has tapped Jack Wood as Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead the company’s technical vision and architecture while advancing its global strategy for scalable, secure AI development across its cloud-based business software platforms. Wood brings more than 25 years of engineering leadership experience and joins from Symetra, where he served as Senior Vice President and Head of Engineering, leading platform modernization and AI and automation initiatives.

Mangala Kuppa – Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor

Mangala Kuppa has been appointed Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor, where she will oversee the department’s IT portfolio and guide technology strategy across cybersecurity resilience, digital transformation, and legacy modernization initiatives. Kuppa brings more than 25 years of experience across the public and private sectors and continues to serve as the department’s Chief AI Officer, where she has led the development of its artificial intelligence strategy and enterprise data platform.

Shawn Smith – Chief Information Officer at Metro Nashville

Shawn Smith has been named Chief Information Officer for Metro Nashville, where he will lead the Department of Information Technology Services, supporting more than 50 government agencies and overseeing a team of about 170 staff. Smith brings more than 30 years of technology leadership across city and county governments and joins the role after leading IT operations in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Chad Spears – Chief Information Security Officer at InfusionPoints

InfusionPoints has promoted Chad Spears to Chief Information Security Officer, placing him in charge of the company’s enterprise security strategy, innovation, and risk management as it expands its cybersecurity services. Spears previously served as Director of Security Operations at InfusionPoints, where he helped grow and mature the company’s security operations capabilities and strengthen threat detection and response for its clients.

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