Technology leadership appointments continued across major U.S. organizations in October, reflecting the growing importance of enterprise modernization, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and data strategy. Companies across healthcare, retail, manufacturing, logistics, and financial services brought in experienced technology executives to guide their next phases of innovation.
Here are 11 CIO and closely related enterprise technology leadership appointments announced during October 2026.
Mars Names Varun Kakaria as Chief Digital and Information Officer
Mars appointed Varun Kakaria Chief Digital and Information Officer. Kakaria joins from Reckitt, where he served as CIO for North America and held global commercial technology leadership responsibilities. He brings experience across technology strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise systems.
BD Appoints Arthur Hu as Chief Information and Digital Officer
BD appointed Arthur Hu Chief Information and Digital Officer. Hu joins from Lenovo Group, where he served as Senior Vice President, Global CIO, and Chief Technology and Delivery Officer for the company’s solutions and services group. His background includes technology strategy, operations, and organizational transformation.
Charter Next Generation Appoints Mike Manke as CIO
Charter Next Generation appointed Mike Manke Chief Information Officer. Manke previously served as CIO at PremiStar, where he led technology strategy and enterprise platform initiatives. His background also includes senior roles in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and innovation at Stericycle.
Mutual of Omaha Welcomes Chetan Kandhari as CIO
Mutual of Omaha appointed Chetan Kandhari Chief Information Officer. Kandhari joins from Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, where he most recently served as Chief AI and Digital Transformation Officer. His experience includes technology leadership and consulting roles at EY and Diamond Technology Partners.
Tropicana Brands Group Appoints Russ Johnson as Global CIO
Tropicana Brands Group appointed Russ Johnson Global Chief Information Officer. Johnson previously served as CIO at Old World Industries and held technology leadership positions with Reyes Holdings, The Coca-Cola Company, and HNI Corporation. He brings experience across enterprise technology and business systems.
Conduent Names Narayanan Sundaresan as Chief Information and Technology Officer
Conduent appointed Narayanan Sundaresan Chief Information and Technology Officer. Sundaresan previously served as Global CIO and Senior Vice President of Digital Products and Technology at Strategic Education. His background includes enterprise AI initiatives, automation, digital transformation, and global technology delivery.
Anderson Trucking Service Names Tracy Koenig as CIO
Anderson Trucking Service appointed Tracy Koenig Chief Information Officer. Koenig previously served as a strategic advisor and held CIO responsibilities at Dakota Supply Group. Her experience includes technology strategy and enterprise systems within the transportation and distribution industries.
Avantor Announces Mikey Santiago as CIO
Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, welcomes Mikey Santiago as its new Chief Information Officer. Mikey joins Avantor with more than two decades of technology leadership experience, including serving as a four-time CIO and holding senior leadership roles within the Danaher Corporation and its operating companies.
Altera Appoints Nishit Sahay as CIO
Altera appointed Nishit Sahay Chief Information Officer. Sahay joins from Marvell Technology, where he served as Senior Vice President and CIO. His responsibilities included corporate IT, data strategy, and enterprise AI initiatives.
Laserfiche Names Garrett Boss as CIO
Laserfiche appointed Garrett Boss Chief Information Officer. Boss joins from FOX Corporation, where he served as Executive Vice President of Enterprise and Data Platforms. His experience includes enterprise technology, data platforms, and the integration of AI-driven workflows.
INVISIO Appoints Alan Hunter as CIO
INVISIO is strengthening its leadership by appointing a Chief Information Officer (CIO) as a new member of group management. The new CIO, Alan Hunter, brings more than 25 years of experience in IT strategy, governance and digital transformation, including work in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and financial services.
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