Leadersby GlyphGavin 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.
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About this move
- Type
- Appointed
- Role
- CDO
- Announced
- Mar 6, 2026 8 months ago
- Effective
- Not stated
- Source
- DefenseScoop
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