Home Depot sets sights on AI with CTO appointment

Franziska Bell will join the home improvement company to lead an AI-driven tech strategy that's focused on customer experience and operational efficiency.

By Makenzie Holland • April 1, 2026

Global banking firm HSBC introduces AI role to the C-suite

The bank cited generative AI as a key investment area earlier this year, noting that 85% of employees have access to the technology.

By Makenzie Holland • March 24, 2026

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CIO Priorities

CIOs are tasked with balancing their company’s economic and operational needs as they enable technology throughout the business.

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FinOps expands focus to ROI, AI efficiency in cloud era

Capital One’s FinOps team provides pivotal guidance on the firm’s AI investments — beyond just managing spend to measuring outcomes.

By Makenzie Holland • March 24, 2026

Genuine Parts Company CIO retires amid major overhaul

The automotive and industrial parts distributor said it has no plans to replace Naveen Krishna as it undertakes dividing the company.

By Nicole Laskowski • March 23, 2026

Trump AI policy provides a look at where legislation is headed

The White House’s AI framework provides Congress with a “wish list,” including putting courts in charge of copyright, according to one analyst.

By Makenzie Holland • March 20, 2026

AI success stems from better collaboration, not prompts

Specific behaviors can separate routine AI use from impactful human-AI interaction, according to a new report.

By Scarlett Evans • March 19, 2026

How AI agents will reshape digital workplace IT operations

The rise of agentic AI tools will put governance in the spotlight and increase demand for advanced engineering skills.

March 19, 2026

Employees say AI does more harm than good

There’s a “growing concern about the pace of AI adoption and a clear gap in employer support,” according to a Jobs for the Future vice president.

By Ginger Christ • March 17, 2026

Banks struggle to scale AI as legacy tech devours IT budgets

With AI initiatives stuck in the pilot phase, more than 80% of executives are failing to see anticipated gains from investments, a Capgemini report found.

By Makenzie Holland • March 16, 2026

Country Bank selects CTO to bolster IT capabilities

Ryan Stepalavich brings more than 26 years of IT experience to the Massachusetts-based financial services firm as it pursues sustainable growth.

By Makenzie Holland • March 13, 2026

Kroger names chief data and AI officer

Milen Mahadevan, president and CEO of the grocer’s retail analytics subsidiary 84.51˚, will helm its AI efforts.

By Makenzie Holland • March 6, 2026

TD Bank eyes $150M in claims cost reductions — with help from AI

A core tenet of the banking giant’s AI strategy is to “build once and use many times,” Group President and CEO Raymond Chun said.

By Makenzie Holland • March 2, 2026

Heineken appoints tech chief to drive transformation efforts

Romain Apert spent more than 25 years at Mars and comes to the role with expertise on how to modernize core IT systems and data foundations.

By Nicole Laskowski • Feb. 26, 2026

Hormel Foods taps first CTO to drive enterprise IT, data strategy

The global food company appointed Donald Monk, a longtime General Mills executive, to help modernize the company’s tech stack.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 25, 2026

Few 10-Ks tie AI to tangible revenue gains, study finds

The technology remains an “operational tool” instead of a primary revenue driver for most top U.S. companies, according to the report.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 25, 2026

AI triggers hiring shift for Fortune 500

Demand for AI governance skills increased 81% year over year as enterprises continued to prioritize the technology, according to a report from Draup.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 24, 2026

FinOps teams gain clout as AI costs climb

Cost management efforts have spread beyond cloud as enterprises work to get AI spending under control, according to the FinOps Foundation.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 23, 2026

How AI governance can help boards boost value creation

Forward-looking board members recognize their role extends beyond defensive postures and offer guidance to help management keep pace with a fast-moving landscape.

By Lee Henderson • Feb. 19, 2026

US banks wrestle with regulation amid rising AI spend

Despite the challenges, financial services firms in the U.S. lead their global counterparts in AI maturity, according to a Finastra report.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 10, 2026

Santander Bank tech chief takes on CIO role at USAA

After a leadership shakeup, Dan Griffiths will succeed Amala Duggirala, who is now Delta’s chief digital and technology officer.

By Nicole Laskowski • Feb. 5, 2026

How one CIO focuses on small wins to shape AI adoption

Gold Bond Inc.’s Matt Price says the promotional products supplier has found value in targeted use cases, including workflow automation.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 3, 2026

Charles Schwab taps CIO to lead new tech, operations unit

Alongside a leadership overhaul for its banking team, the firm announced Dennis Howard will oversee its technology, operations and data organization.

By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 30, 2026

Sunwest Bank moves on AI in search of efficiencies

Ben Xiang, the bank’s chief technology and strategy officer, plans to use AI to automate workflows and add intelligence capabilities to extract value.

By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 22, 2026

Leaders await ‘significant’ revenue boost from AI by 2030

Investments to fuel the technology will soar over the next four years, but executives fear integration issues will hinder adoption, according to an IBM study.

By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 21, 2026

Big banks continue the hunt for AI-driven efficiencies

Executives at BNY, Bank of America and others who reported Q4 2025 earnings discussed AI investments — and when they’re hoping to see them pay off.

By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 16, 2026