May 2025 marked a significant period of leadership transitions in the technology sector, with several organizations appointing new Chief Information Officers (CIOs) to steer their digital strategies and innovation efforts. Today, IT Executives Council will focus on 12 CIOs that accepted new roles this month.
McLarens Names Shoukat Ali Bhamani as New CIO
Global loss adjusting and claims management firm, McLarens, has appointed Shoukat Ali Bhamani as chief information officer (CIO), a newly established global role. He will oversee the company’s global IT strategy, focusing on ERP system development, data infrastructure improvements, and the advancement of analytics capabilities.
SBA Names Hartley Caldwell as New CIO
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Hartley Caldwell as the new chief information officer. Caldwell most recently served as the CIO of Fiserv, a financial technology (fintech) company. Before that, he worked at other fintech companies, including First Data Corporation, where he was the head of debit and STAR technology, and Citi, where he served as head of global open banking.
The Home Depot Names Angie Brown as New EVP and CIO
The Home Depot has appointed Angie Brown as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Brown, a 27-year veteran of the company, will oversee the technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software development across Home Depot’s 2,350 retail stores and 790+ branches.
WSFS Bank Names Allan Matyger as New VP and CIO
WSFS Bank, the main subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation, has announced the appointment of Allan Matyger as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Matyger, who recently served as Interim CIO, has been promoted to permanently oversee the bank’s technology strategy and digital transformation.
Capri Holdings Limited Names Nitin Chaudhary as New CIO
Capri Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Nitin Chaudhary as Chief Information Officer (CIO). In his new role, Nitin will spearhead Capri’s global technology vision and execution, driving forward the company’s ambitious digital transformation initiatives.
Lamb Weston Names Benjamin Heselton as New CIO
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has hired Benjamin Heselton as its chief information officer. In this position, Heselton will oversee the company’s global technology strategy. He also will be a point of contact between all areas of the company and its technology execution, according to the company.
Audacy Names Steve Rollins as New CIO
Audacy has named Steve Rollins as the new chief information officer. Rollins has spent the last five years working with both startups and private equity firms to analyze and implement more efficient organizations and processes.
CommerceOne Names Mailon Manasco as New CIO
CommerceOne has announced Mailon Manasco as the new chief information officer. Mailon brings a wealth of IT and cybersecurity expertise. He started his career at PwC in 2015, delivering audit and consulting solutions across the Southeast. Since 2017, he’s been a key player at Regions Bank, notably leading its cybersecurity audit function and significantly enhancing the organization’s cybersecurity posture.
Odyssey Logistics Names Maneet Singh as New CIO and CDO
Odyssey Logistics, a global leader in multimodal logistics and global supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce the elevation of Maneet Singh’s role to Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Digital Officer (CDO). This new title reflects an expanded leadership role in driving the company’s technology and digital innovation strategy.
Regent’s University London Names John Armstrong as New CIO
Regent’s University London, a private university which is part of Galileo Global Education, reports that John Armstrong will be joining as Chief Information Officer. He joins from Burberry, where he spent the past nine years working as part of its IT senior leadership team and leading the transformation of IT in various roles: the VP of Global Supply Chain IT and more recently as the VP of Global Enterprise Data & Applications.
DOD Names Kirsten Davies as New CIO
President Donald Trump nominated Kirsten Davies to serve as the next Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense. Davies has held IT and cybersecurity roles at major firms including Unilever, the Estée Lauder Companies and Booz Allen Hamilton. She is also the co-founder and CEO of the Institute for Cyber, a digital safety nonprofit.
HUD Names Eric Sidle as New CIO
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has appointed Eric Sidle as the agency’s new chief information officer. Sidle comes to the new government role with considerable experience in technology operations in the electric and autonomous vehicle sectors.
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