VP & Chief Information Officer at Fordham University
📍 New York, New York, United States
Anand is a global technology executive and the CIO at Fordham University, with over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation in education and corporate sectors. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern and is known for aligning technology with strategic business objectives. His colleagues describe him as collaborative, innovative, and transparent.
Guided by the principle of "technology in service of humanity, " Anand focuses on creating student-centered technology ecosystems. He has a history of leading large, culturally diverse teams and has served on multiple boards, demonstrating a commitment to shaping the future of technology in various communities.
He was recently recognized in City & State New Yorks "Whos Who in Emerging Technology, " highlighting his innovative contributions.
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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
VP & Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview
How Anand shows up
ROI Driven
Precise
Negotiator
They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.
Priorities
Topics Anand cares about
AI in Education
Actively shaping Fordham's AI strategy, hiring for an AVP of Enterprise AI, and a featured speaker on scaling Generative AI in higher education at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit.
Digital Transformation
A core theme of his entire career, he has led numerous organizations through large-scale digital transformation efforts to align technology with strategic objectives.
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Career
Work history
9-2020
VP & Chief Information Officer
Fordham University
9-2018 - 9-2020
Global Chief Information & Technology Officer
Whittle School & Studios
1-2014 - 8-2018
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
The New School (Parsons School of Design; Mannes College for Music; School of Social Research ...)
7-2012 - 1-2014
Chief Information Officer
HCL Corporation Pvt. Ltd & Shiv Nadar Foundation
9-2011 - 7-2012
Chief Operating Officer - Everonn Business Education Ltd.
Everonn Education Limited
In the press
Media appearances
Anand Padmanabhan – Fordham University Leadership Profile. Featured in Fordham University
Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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