Gavin Kliger
Joins US Department of Defense as Chief Data Officer · Mar 6, 2026 · News
Why, in the source's words
The Pentagon has tapped Gavin Kliger, a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee, to lead the DOD’s growing adoption of artificial intelligence capabilities as its new chief data officer.
Also at these companies
| Date | Person | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Douglas MattyDepartedUS Department of DefenseNext role not statedOther | US Department of DefenseChief Digital and Artificial Intelligence OfficerNext role not stated | Other | |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Radha PlumbAppointedUS Department of Defense IBMAI lead | AI lead | ||
| Jul 21, 2025 | Margie PalmieriDepartedUS Department of DefenseNext role not statedOther | Other | ||
| Apr 18, 2025 | Douglas MattyAppointedNot statedUS Department of DefenseOther | Other | ||
| Feb 5, 2025 | Michael McCabeAppointedNot statedUS Department of DefenseCDAO | CDAO | ||
| Mar 15, 2024 | Radha PlumbAppointedUS Department of DefenseNew roleOther | Other |
About this move
- Type
- Appointed
- Role
- CDO
- Announced
- Mar 6, 2026
- Effective
- Not stated
- Source
- DefenseScoop
- Checked
- Found by the daily agent, approved by hand
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