
Indian-origin technology leader Mangala Kuppa was recently appointed as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the US Department of Labour in March 2026. The appointment formalised her role in the position as she had been serving in an acting capacity since October 2025.
Previously, Kuppa had been serving as the Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer at the department and had been working there since 2021. In her new role, she will continue to oversee information technology strategy, digital transformation and AI adoption across the agency.