The Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) has appoinbted Nand Mulchandani, an Indian-origin man who had his schooling in Delhi as the first-ever Chief Technology Officer, according to ndtv.com.
CIA Director William J Burns made the announcement on scoal media.
"With more than 25 years’ experience working in Silicon Valley as well as the Department of Defense (DoD), Mr. Mulchandani brings substantial private sector, startup, and government expertise to CIA," the agency said in a statement.
"As the CTO, Mr. Mulchandani will ensure the Agency is leveraging cutting-edge innovations and scanning the horizon for tomorrow’s innovations to further CIA’s mission. “Since my confirmation, I have prioritized 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,” Burns added.
Mulchandani after the appointment said as quoted by the CIA press release, "I am honoured to join CIA in this role and look forward to working with the Agency’s incredible team of technologists and domain experts who already deliver world-class intelligence and capabilities to help build a comprehensive technology strategy that delivers exciting capabilities working closely with industry and partners,” said Mr. Mulchandani."