Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping organizational strategies. As March 2025 ends, we saw a wave of leadership shifts in the IT sector, with CIOs stepping into new roles. Today, IT Executives Council will focus on 10 CIOs that have accepted a new position.
Wells Fargo Names Heather Blair as New CIO
Wells Fargo names Heather Blair as CIO in the company’s branch and ATM division. Blair brings with her two decades of technology leadership experience in banking and financial services, most recently at Discover Financial Services, where she served as SVP of consumer banking technology for over a year.
Pentagon Names Katie Arrington as New CIO
Katie Arrington has been named the CIO for the Pentagon. Ms. Arrington serves as the primary advisor to the Secretary of Defense for information management/Information Technology (IT); information assurance, as well as non-intelligence space systems; critical satellite communications, navigation, and timing programs; spectrum; and telecommunications.
Homeland Security Names Antoine McCord as New CIO
Antoine McCord has been selected as the next chief information officer at the Department of Homeland Security. In his latest capacity, McCord is responsible for an IT budget of around $11 billion that can be utilized for directing DHS’ enterprise-wide IT strategy, cybersecurity operations and digital modernization initiatives
GM Names Barak Turovsky as New Chief AI Officer
General Motors appointed its first chief AI officer. Barak Turovsky will oversee the carmaker’s AI strategy. In addition to the autonomous driving initiative, GM is working to infuse AI across its operations, using the technology to improve dealer order processes, enhance quality testing and pinpoint manufacturing issues.
Apollo Names Gina Gill as New CIO
Apollo Underwriting has appointed Gina Gill as Chief Information Officer. Gill brings 17 years of experience in digital transformation and technology strategy, previously serving as interim Chief Strategy Officer at the Cabinet Office and Chief Digital & Information Officer at the Ministry of Justice.
SoundHound AI Names Shawnna DelHierro as New SVP and CIO
SoundHound AI has appointed Shawnna DelHierro as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). DelHierro brings over 20 years of experience in technology leadership and digital transformation to the voice AI company.
Books-A-Million Names Brandon Waters as New CIO
Brandon Waters has been named chief information officer (CIO) at Books-A-Million, Inc. He will now oversee the retailer’s technology strategy and initiatives, and continue leading project management and business intelligence teams, fostering collaboration on IT initiatives, including advancements in AI.
Commvault Names Ha Hoang as New CIO
Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced the appointment of Ha Hoang as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With over 25 years of experience in leading enterprise technology transformations for Fortune 500 companies, Ha brings a wealth of expertise in cloud strategy, SaaS optimization, and global infrastructure operations.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Names Sumit Anand as New CIO
Academy Sports + Outdoors has named Sumit Anand as the company’s new executive vice president and chief information officer. Anand will oversee all enterprise technology operations including cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and operations, and IT shared services supporting the company’s corporate, distribution center, and retail initiatives.
Energy Names Ross Graber as New CIO
The Energy Department named Ross Graber its new chief information officer. Graber has significant experience in IT security, cybersecurity, IT risk management and compliance.
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