Technology leadership continues to shift as organizations modernize infrastructure and accelerate digital initiatives. These CIOs are taking the helm to strengthen IT strategy, security, and innovation in an increasingly complex landscape. In this blog, IT Executives Council will focus on 10 CIOs that accepted new roles in January 2026.
Adobe Names Lucius DiPhillips as New CIO
Adobe Systems Inc. announced the hire of Lucius DiPhillips, a former Airbnb technology executive, as its new chief information officer. DiPhillips will helm Adobe’s global technology services team and lead the company’s digital transformation.
Nike Appoints Rajeev Aikkara as New VP of Technology
Rajeev Aikkara has been appointed Vice President of Technology at Nike. Before this promotion, Aikkara served as Vice President, Global Technology at Nike. Aikkara has been with Nike for nearly five years. Prior to joining Nike, he worked at Burberry as VP of Digital Technology and spent nearly eight years at ASOS.com.
Airbnb Announces Ahmad Al-Dahle as New CTO
Airbnb has named Ahmad Al-Dahle as their new Chief Technology Officer. Ahmad is one of the world’s leading experts in AI. He joins us from Meta, where he led Generative AI and the team behind the Llama family of open source models.
Asda Names Cal Corcoran as new group CIO
Supermarket chain, Asda, has hired Cal Corcoran as its new group CIO. The new CIO brings over 25 years of IT transformation and delivery experience across multiple industries, including BigTech, financial services, civil aviation, oil & gas, telecoms and aerospace and defence.
NASBA Appoints Brant Beard as New CIO
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the US has named Brant Beard as its new chief information officer. Beard joins the organization after 21 years at HCA Healthcare, where he worked in enterprise technology leadership positions.
Darktrace Names Terry Doyle as First CIO
Cybersecurity vendor, Darktrace, has expanded its executive committee with the appointment of Terry Doyle as its first ever chief information officer (CIO). A veteran industry leader, Doyle brings nearly 30 years’ experience in leading large-scale technology transformations at global organizations.
IonQ Names Katie Arrington as New CIO
IonQ, the world’s leading quantum platform company, today announced that national security leader and technology advocate Katie Arrington will join its executive team as Chief Information Officer. As CIO, Arrington will oversee the protection and modernization of IonQ’s global enterprise systems, safeguard digital assets and supply chains, and strengthen operational and cyber resilience across the company’s rapidly expanding footprint.
RealTruck Announces Eric Firer as New CIO
Eric Firer has joined RealTruck, a North America-based manufacturer and online retailer of accessories for truck, Jeep, Bronco and off-road enthusiasts, as its new Global Chief Information Officer.
NCR Atleos Appoints Rohan Pal as New CIO
NCR Atleos Corporation, a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, announced the appointment of Rohan Pal as Chief Information Officer (CIO), reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence and growth.
Hogan Lovells appoints Paul Gilford as New CIO
Global law firm, Hogan Lovells, announced the appointment of Paul Gilford as the firm’s new global Chief Information Officer. Paul joins Hogan Lovells with extensive experience leading technology transformation programs across international law firms and professional services organizations.
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