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Indiana University appoints a new Chief Information Officer

Tech professional Kendra Ketchum, with a history of IT leadership roles at multiple higher education establishments, is set to take on the role of IU's new Chief Information Officer.

New leadership appointed for Indiana University's Chief Information Officer role
New leadership appointed for Indiana University's Chief Information Officer role

Indiana University appoints a new Chief Information Officer

In a recent press release, Indiana University announced the appointment of Kendra Ketchum as the new Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Information Technology. The announcement emphasises Ketchum's commitment to Indiana University's bold strategy and her focus on groundbreaking innovation.

Kendra Ketchum's new role will become effective on October 6, 2021. Prior to joining Indiana University, she served as Vice President for Information Management and Technology at the University of Texas at San Antonio since 2019.

The press release did not provide information about Kendra Ketchum's previous roles at Texas Wesleyan University, Bowling Green State University, the University of Northwestern Ohio, or the University of North Texas system. However, it is known that she has held IT leadership roles at these institutions in the past.

Kendra Ketchum's decade-long service in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman is also not mentioned in the press release.

IU President Pamela Whitten stated that Kendra Ketchum's leadership and expertise will help ensure that students succeed, faculty and staff excel, and the university continues to serve Indiana and the world. Kendra Ketchum expressed her excitement to join Indiana University at a "transformative time."

The press release also named Joshua, a new hire for a human resources role at Indiana University. Details about Joshua's specific role and previous experiences were not provided in the press release.

Kendra Ketchum's statement does not mention any advertisements. She emphasised her intent to collaborate with Indiana University's talented teams to drive the university's mission towards the future, with a focus on ensuring technology strengthens the university's success.

The predecessor institution of where Kendra Ketchum previously held a senior IT role is not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. The press release did not provide information about Kendra Ketchum's specific role at Indiana University or any previous IT roles at the University of North Texas system.

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