Indian-American to be CIA’s 1st tech chief

BENGALURU: The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has picked Indian-origin IT professional

Nand Mulchandani

as its first chief technology officer (

CTO

).

The CIA said that as the CTO,

Mulchandani

will ensure the agency is leveraging cutting-edge innovations and scanning the horizon for tomorrow’s innovations to further the agency’s mission.

“Since my confirmation, I have prioritised focusing on technology and the new CTO position is a very important part of that effort. I am delighted Nand has joined our team and will bring his extensive experience to this crucial new role,” said CIA director William J Burns. Mulchandani said he was “excited” to take up the new job. TNN