Early Morning Byte: Monday, May 12, 2025

Jobs, Justice, & Jibbitz

May 12, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

Happy Monday! ☀️

From luxury retail to national defense, 45 technology executives have stepped into new roles this month, each signaling a fresh wave of innovation, digital strategy, and cybersecurity leadership. This curated roundup spans sectors and scales, offering a clear view into where tech priorities are shifting and how today’s CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs are shaping the future of their organizations.

🚨 Key Headlines:

  • 45 technology execs step into new roles.

  • IBM’s CEO warns that AI could eliminate millions of jobs in just five years.

  • Major retailer boosts its tech stack to support DTC growth, logistics, and digital engagement.

  • Google faces its biggest antitrust showdown in over 20 years.

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FEATURED45 CIOs On the Move

This month, we’re proud to spotlight 45 CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs stepping into new roles across a wide range of industries.

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EXTRA BYTES

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna is sounding the alarm on the disruptive power of AI , warning that many jobs could be eliminated or drastically changed over the next five years

Crocs Inc. reported Q1 2025 revenue of $937 million, representing 1% year-over-year growth. Beyond financials, Crocs emphasized its ongoing investments in foundational technology infrastructure.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google represents the most high-profile legal challenge to a tech company’s market power in over two decades.

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