Technology leaders are being tasked with far more than infrastructure oversight. The latest CIO appointments highlight the rising importance of cybersecurity, AI readiness, modernization strategy, and cross-functional leadership as companies reassess how technology supports resilience, efficiency, and competitive positioning.
Today, IT Executives Council will focus on 10 CIOs and CTOs that accepted new positions in May 2026.
Chewy Appoints Yunyan Wang as New CTO
Yunyan Wang has left Amazon to become chief technology officer at Chewy, the leading online pet retailer. Wang spent more than 12 years at the Seattle-based tech giant, most recently as vice president of Commerce & Supply Chain Services.
BDO USA Appoints Jim Maza as CIO
BDO USA has appointed Jim Maza as its next chief information officer (CIO). Maza joins the company with more than 20 years’ experience directing large technology organizations and leading enterprise-wide transformation programs.
Xbox Announces Scott Van Vliet as CTO
Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, has made further changes to the brand’s leadership team, appointing Scott Van Vliet as chief technology officer. Van Vliet had recently served as a corporate VP overseeing Azure AI infrastructure.
Pavilion Payments Appoints Kaiu Pettigrew as CIO
Pavilion Payments announced the appointment of Kaiu Pettigrew as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Pettigrew brings more than 25 years of experience across gaming, hospitality, financial services, and payments technology.
San Antonio Announces Marshall Ramsey as CIO
The City of San Antonio has appointed Marshall Ramsey as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), with outgoing CIO Craig Hopkins framing the leadership transition as one rooted in stewardship, teamwork and public service.
Robert Mills Joins Riverview Bank as New CIO
Riverview Bank has appointed, Papilio Collective’s, Robert Mills as its new chief information officer (CIO). Mills brings over two decades of technology and leadership experience. Following a six-year stint with the Army National Guard in the 90s, he dived into the financial services and software development industries, building his expertise at numerous credit unions.
Diebold Nixdorf Names Raj Singh as EVP and CIO
Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, announced that Raj Singh has joined the company as executive vice president and chief information officer. Singh brings nearly 30 years of global experience in technology and digital transformation across the financial, automotive and energy sectors to the company.
Chad Ballard Joins Northwest Bank as CIO
Northwest Bank announced that Chad Ballard has joined the company as Chief Information Officer. Ballard brings more than 25 years of technology leadership experience. He most recently served as CIO for Shared Services Operations at Wells Fargo.
Kempower Names Sami Teininen as New CIO
Kempower has appointed Sami Teininen as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) and a member of the global management team. Teininen joins from a similar role at Fastems and previously held several senior IT leadership positions at Nokian Tyres.
Peter Billiau is Named New IPC CIO
Peter Billiau has been appointed as the new Chief Information Officer for IPC. In this role, he will lead all technology-related functions and ensure that IPC’s digital platforms, data services, security posture, AI capabilities, and development practices meet the needs of the international postal community.
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