The Federal Communications Commission has appointed Farhan Khan, a technology leader and former Food and Drug Administration official, as chief information officer.
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FCC said Monday Khan will establish and oversee the commission's technical vision, lead IT services and drive modernization efforts. He will also ensure information security across FCC systems to support the agency’s workforce and meet the needs of the telecommunications sector.
What Did FCC Managing Director Dan Daly Say About Khan's Appointment?
FCC Managing Director Dan Daly said Khan brings the experience needed to lead the agency’s IT organization.
“The FCC’s robust agenda requires a diligent information technology team led by someone with knowledge of all aspects of today’s technology landscape, but also an eye to the future needs of this industry and the Commission as a whole,” Daly stated.
“Farhan has extensive experience in the federal space and in managing large, complex teams. We look forward to his leadership as he applies this same expertise to his responsibilities at the Commission,” he added.
Who Is Farhan Khan?
Khan is an artificial intelligence and digital transformation executive who joined Swingtech as chief AI transformation officer in August 2025.
Before Swingtech, he was chief digital officer at FDA, where he led digital transformation initiatives, oversaw a $200 million budget and managed a team of more than 400 tech professionals. He also served as the agency's chief technology officer from 2015 to 2017.
Khan also held IT leadership roles at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Department of Transportation, the U.S. Army and the Department of Justice. In those roles, he led global IT operations and helped advance shared services models to facilitate application development, cloud migration, telecommunications and data center operations.
He holds a master's degree in information systems from George Washington University.
