Indian-origin Mangala Kuppa named CIO of US Labour Department

• Indian-origin technology leader Mangala Kuppa appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the US Department of Labour.
• Kuppa had been serving in an acting capacity since October last year and was formally appointed earlier this month.
• She also serves as the department’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, overseeing IT strategy, digital transformation, and AI adoption.
• With over 25 years of experience, Kuppa has been crucial in advancing the department's modernization agenda, including enterprise AI strategy and cybersecurity.
• Kuppa, who studied at SNDT Women’s University, joined the Labour Department in 2010 and previously held roles like Chief Technology Officer.