AI leadership is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of enterprise strategy. February’s CAIO On the Move highlights the executives taking charge of AI governance, innovation, and responsible deployment across the organization. Today, AI Leaders Council will focus on 12 AI leaders that accepted new roles in February 2026.
Pfizer Promotes Jeremy Forman to Chief AI, Data, and Analytics Officer
Pfizer has promoted Jeremy Forman to Chief AI, Data, & Analytics Officer, according to his LinkedIn update. Forman will focus on integrating AI and data excellence across Pfizer’s enterprise to drive value, speed, and improved outcomes for patients worldwide.
NASA Announces Kevin Murphy as CAIO and CDO
NASA has appointed Kevin Murphy as its Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) and Acting Chief Data Officer (CDO). A veteran of more than 17 years at NASA, Murphy most recently served as the agency’s Chief Science Data Officer.
Kathleen Grace is announced as Lionsgate’s First CAIO
Lionsgate is leaning into AI, hiring Kathleen Grace to serve as its first-ever Chief AI Officer. In this new role, Grace will lead the studio’s AI strategy and execution.
TheZebra.com Appoints Daniel Herrington as New CAIO
TheZebra.com, a platform for comparing and buying auto and home insurance, has brought on Daniel Herrington to serve as its new chief AI officer and enable a modernized and simplified insurance shopping experience. He held senior roles at Google, Vroom, Capital One and Priceline, and he worked on the infrastructure for training and serving the Gemini models while leading Google’s CoreML team.
Waud Capital Partners Names Prithvi Raj as Chief AI and Data Officer
Waud Capital Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on healthcare and software & technology investments, today announced that Prithvi Raj has joined the firm as Chief AI and Data Officer. In this newly created role, Mr. Raj will lead the development and deployment of artificial intelligence and advanced data capabilities across Waud Capital Partners and its portfolio companies.
Harlan Parrott Appointed as KnowBe4’s VP of AI Innovation
KnowBe4 has announced the appointment of Harlan Parrott as VP of AI Innovation. As VP, Parrott will lead the AI Center of Excellence by overseeing the company’s product suite and the expansion of AI capabilities within its internal operations.
Accenture Federal Services Names Garrett Berntsen as New CAIO
Accenture Federal Services has appointed Garrett Berntsen as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. In his new role, Berntsen will help advance national priorities by aligning mission needs with technology, talent, and strategic partnerships.
Suffolk Announces Jay Ramadorai VP of AI and Susana Sellés Valls Director of Functional AI
Suffolk, one of the most innovative and successful builders in the country, has announced the appointment of Jay Ramadorai as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence and Susana Sellés Valls as Director of Functional AI to help drive the adoption of AI technologies and solutions on Suffolk projects and offices throughout the country.
Tony Russo Names Mile Marker’s VP of AI Innovation & Strategy
Mile Marker, the independent media agency, redefining how data, technology and media drive performance, announced that Tony Russo is taking the role of Vice President of AI Innovation & Strategy. In his new role, Russo, previously Director of Analytics,will oversee development of advanced infrastructure and AI-enabled capabilities that cement Mile Marker’s leadership in next-generation analytics and strategy.
Global Clean Energy Announces Thomas Roderick as New CAIO
Global Clean Energy, Inc. announced that Thomas Roderick, PhD, as their new Chief AI Officer (CAIO). Dr. Roderick is a leading practitioner in applied artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and operational AI, with extensive experience deploying AI at scale across utilities, healthcare, energy, federal government, and financial services.
Cimplifi Appoints Sashi Valavala SVP of AI and Analytics
Cimplifi, an integrated eDiscovery services and contract analytics provider, announced the appointment of Sashi Valavala as senior vice president of AI and analytics, expanding AI leadership and reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering innovative, defensible, and client‑centric AI solutions across the data lifecycle.
Namita Jindal is Named Chief AI and Data Officer at Terex
Terex has brought in Namita Jindal to lead the charge on its digital strategy as the new chief AI and data officer. She brings 20 years of experience to the company.
Additional CAIOs on the Move
CAIOs on the Move: January 2026