Technology leadership continues to expand as organizations prioritize modernization, security, and data-driven decision-making. March appointments signal a focus on advancing IT strategy, strengthening infrastructure, and enabling business growth. IT Executives Council spotlight 11 CIOs driving innovation while ensuring resilience across the enterprise.
Verkada Announces Chris Stori as New CIO
Verkada named Chris Stori as Chief Information Officer as the company doubles down on AI-powered physical security. Stori, who helped scale Cisco Meraki into a global enterprise platform, will lead the technology strategy that underpins Verkada’s shift from passive surveillance to proactive, AI-powered threat detection.
Markel Appoints Phil Jones as New CIO
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., announced the appointment of Phil Jones as Chief Information Officer (CIO), International. In his new role, Jones will define and deliver the technology vision for Markel International, ensuring the organization’s systems, data and digital capabilities continue to evolve in line with its strategic focus on operational excellence.
Texas Appoints Tony Sauerhoff as State CIO
Texas has appointed Tony Sauerhoff as state CIO and executive director of the Department of Information Resources (DIR), formalizing his leadership after serving in the role on an interim basis since January. Sauerhoff most recently served as DIR’s Chief AI and Innovation Officer, where he led statewide AI initiatives.
Ryan Biren is Promoted to CIO at THOR Industries
THOR Industries has promoted Ryan Biren to Chief Information Officer (CIO), a newly created executive position aimed at advancing the company’s data, digital, and AI strategies, underscoring its strong commitment to technology investment.
Reema Jain Joins Unilever as CIO
Unilever has brought Reema Jain on board as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), assigning her the mandate to accelerate the company’s technology‑led and AI‑enabled evolution across global operations.
Kimberly-Clark Names Francesco Tinto as New Chief Information and Global Business Services Officer
Francesco Tinto joined Kimberly-Clark as the consumer-packaged goods giant’s new chief information and global business services officer. Tinto comes to Kimberly-Clark from consulting firm Advantage Solutions, where he spent nearly three years as chief digital officer. Previously, Tinto had multiyear stints as CIO at Walgreens Boots Alliance and Kraft Heinz, where he led digital transformation efforts.
Dale Denham Named CIO at iPROMOTEu
iPROMOTEu is bringing in a familiar face to head up its technology efforts, hiring industry veteran Dale Denham as chief information officer. He officially joined iPROMOTEu mid-2025 as a technology consultant supporting strategic innovation initiatives and will officially transition to CIO this month.
Labor Department Elevates Mangala Kuppa to full-time CIO
The Department of Labor has a new permanent chief information officer. The appointment of Mangala Kuppa, who has served as acting CIO since October in addition to her role as the agency’s chief AI officer, officially became effective this month.
Milan Devani Joins Kennedys as New Global CIO
Kennedys has hired Milan Devani as global CIO from Baker McKenzie. He brings almost three decades of experience in the legal IT sector aligning business and technology priorities, where his range of expertise covers delivery of secure systems and large-scale cloud transformations.
Accenture Appoints Dr. Marc Warner as New CTO
Accenture has appointed Dr. Marc Warner as Chief Technology Officer following the completion of its acquisition of AI firm Faculty. His appointment comes as Accenture integrates Faculty’s capabilities in areas such as AI strategy, safety, and system implementation.
Shatabdi Sharma is Named CIO for Capacity
Capacity LLC, a leading fulfillment and logistics provider for high-growth consumer brands, has appointed Shatabdi Sharma as Chief Information Officer, where she will lead the company’s global technology strategy and oversee engineering teams in the United States and India.
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