As digital transformation accelerates across every industry, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) has become a key architect of innovation, cybersecurity, and strategic growth. More than ever, CIOs are expected to drive business value through technology leadership—balancing modernization with resilience in an increasingly data-driven world. Today, IT Executives Council will focus on 11 CIOs that accepted in roles in July 2025.
Best Buy Names Neal Sample as New Chief Digital, Analytics and Technology Officer
Best Buy recruited Walgreens EVP and CIO Neal Sample to serve as its chief digital, analytics and technology officer. Sample joined Walgreens as a technology consultant in October 2023 and was appointed as CIO the following month. Prior to his stint with the retail pharmacy chain, Sample served as Northwestern Mutual’s CIO for nearly three years, guiding the insurer’s IT team through the hybrid workforce challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Old National Names Matt Keen as New CIO
Old National has appointed Matt Keen as Chief Information Officer, joining the company’s Executive Leadership Team. Keen brings over 30 years of technology leadership experience, including roles at American Express, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Ameriprise Financial, Two Harbors Investments, and most recently as CIO of Bremer Bank.
Bloomin’ Brands Names Rafael Sanchez as New CIO
Bloomin’ Brands will add Rafael Sanchez to its leadership team as SVP and CIO. The executive most recently served as SVP of IT at Atlanta-headquartered Davidson Hospitality Group. He also held senior technology leadership roles at Six Flags, Feld Entertainment, Carnival Corporation and Burger King.
eProductivity Software Names Scott Brown as New CIO
eProductivity Software (ePS) Packaging, a global leader in packaging software solutions, announced the appointment of Scott Brown as Chief Information Officer. Brown brings more than 35 years of SaaS and enterprise IT leadership experience and will lead the expansion of ePS’ cloud capabilities, giving customers greater choice, control, and value in how they deploy and scale their software.
Corporate Vision Names Matt Willis as New CIO
Corporate Visions, the leading provider of evidence-backed revenue growth solutions, announced the appointment of Matt Willis as Chief Information Officer. Willis joins the executive leadership team to shape the company’s product technology strategy, scale enterprise data capabilities, and accelerate innovation across its TruVoice and vPlaybook platforms.
Avalara Names Shahan Parshad as New CIO
Avalara, Inc., a leader in modern tax compliance automation, announced the appointment of Shahan Parshad as SVP, Chief Information Officer. As CIO, Parshad will oversee Avalara’s global IT, business systems, and data infrastructure. Parshad is a seasoned technology executive with deep expertise in scaling enterprise systems in high-growth environments.
QXO, Inc. Names Eric Nelson as New CIO
QXO, Inc., the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing and building products in the United States, announced the appointment of Eric Nelson as chief information officer. Nelson joins QXO after a decade at The Kraft Heinz Company, where he held various senior technology positions. Most recently, he led global IT strategy for corporate functions including supply chain, research and development, and finance at Kraft Heinz.
Tata Captial Housing Finance names Prashant Chauhan as New CIO
Prashant Chauhan has taken on the role of Chief Information Officer at Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited (TCHFL). Previously, he held the position of Deputy Vice President at Tata Capital since December 2015, where he was responsible for overseeing technology strategy, digital and business transformation, as well as home loan and corporate platforms, while also leading fintech initiatives and architecture design.
State Street Names Andrew Zitney as New CIO
State Street tapped Andrew Zitney to serve as executive vice president and chief information officer. Zitney, a State Street veteran, served for five years as the bank’s chief technology officer and became interim CIO following the departure of Brian Franz, who moved to Estée Lauder, where he now serves as chief technology, data and analytics officer.
Hamilton Insurance Names Raymond Karrenbauer as New CIO
Hamilton Insurance Group has appointed Raymond Karrenbauer as its new group chief information officer (CIO). In the new role, Karrenbauer will be responsible for overseeing the company’s IT strategy. Karrenbauer’s previously worked for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (The Cyber AB), where he held the positions of executive vice-president and CFO from 2021, and was also in charge of oversight for IT.
Ashtead Technology Names Stephen Gillespie as New CIO
Ashtead Technology, a leading provider of mission-critical subsea technology solutions, has appointed Stephen Gillespie as Chief Information Officer. With global responsibility for the company’s IT strategy, Stephen will drive the development, integration, and implementation of IT platforms to support real-time operations and digital customer-led data solutions.
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