Technology leadership saw meaningful change in September, with organizations across industries appointing new chief information officers. These appointments underscore the vital role technology leaders play in driving innovation, efficiency, and resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. IT Executives Council will focus on 10 CIOs that accepted new roles in September 2025.
Yum Brands Names Jim Dausch as New CTO
Jim Dausch has been promoted to chief digital and technology officer and president of Byte by Yum, the restaurant brand’s SaaS platform of AI-driven tools for customers, processes and internal teams. Dausch was previously global chief digital and technology officer of Yum’s Pizza Hut. Before joining the Kentucky-based restaurant group, Dausch served as EVP and chief consumer officer at Under Armour and chief digital and business transformation officer at Marriott International.
Indiana University Names Kendra Ketchum as New CIO
Indiana University named Kendra Ketchum, who’s served in IT leadership roles at a host of higher education institutions, including the University of North Texas, as its new chief information officer and vice president for information technology.
GitLab Names Manu Narayan as New CIO
GitLab Inc. announced Manu Narayan as Chief Information Officer. Narayan will oversee system and process transformation, including GitLab’s internal AI strategy, enterprise technology, and data infrastructure. Prior to joining GitLab, he was vice president of business technology at Confluent, where he led consumption-based transformation and internal AI initiatives.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Names Steve Bronson as New CIO
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, announced the appointment of Steve Bronson as Chief Information Officer. In this role, Bronson will oversee enterprise technology strategy and execution, working closely with Southern Glazer’s Digital Acceleration team to ensure the Company’s technology roadmap supports its long-term digital transformation and growth objectives.
Smolin Names Don Logan as New CIO
Smolin Lupin & Co. LLC has appointed Don Logan as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With over 25 years of experience leading enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity initiatives, Logan brings a visionary and results-driven approach to Smolin’s leadership team.
B&B Hotels Names Karsten Tremmel as New CIO
B&B Hotels have appointed the new Chief Information Officer (CIO), Karsten Tremmel. Karsten Tremmel and the digital landscape have been working together for 15-plus years. It is expected that he will help bring additional technological advancement to the company and thus help the growth of the business.
CFA Institute Names Eliot Pikoulos as New CIO
CFA Institute has named Eliot Pikoulis as its new chief information officer. Pikoulis brings more than 20 years of global technology leadership, having spent his career at education giant Pearson. Most recently, he served as chief technology executive, overseeing AI initiatives, digital transformation and global customer-facing platforms.
Kratos Names Brian Shepard as New CIO
Seasoned Kratos Defense & Security Solutions executive Brian Shepard, already with 20 years of service to the company, has been promoted as chief information officer. His new position covers all Kratos’ information security and compliance, as well as data communications.
Davies Names Adam Warwick as New CIO
Davies has appointed Adam Warwick as its new group chief information officer. Warwick brings more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership roles across the insurance and wealth management sectors.
MAP International Names Justin Ward as New COO and CIO
MAP International announced it hired Justin Ward as COO and CIO. Ward brings over 20 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, supply chain logistics, cloud platforms and a background working for humanitarian aid groups to the organization. As COO and CIO, Ward will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and information technology strategy and infrastructure.
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