- The Department of the Air Force has appointed Ashley Devoto as CIO
- Devoto will oversee enterprise IT, data and AI, and cybersecurity portfolios
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The Department of the Air Force has appointed Ashley Devoto, a technology and cybersecurity leader, as its new chief information officer.
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In a LinkedIn post published Thursday, DAF said Devoto brings to the role more than two decades of experience leading cybersecurity, technology and digital transformation efforts at military, consulting and industry organizations.
In May 2025, the department announced Jennifer Aquinas-Orozco’s appointment as acting CIO following the retirement of Venice Goodwine, a two-time Wash100 awardee.
What Will Ashley Devoto Oversee as CIO?
As CIO, Devoto will lead DAF’s enterprise IT, cybersecurity, data and AI, and defense business systems portfolios.
The department said she will also oversee approximately $17 billion in technology investments that support more than 800,000 Airmen, Guardians, civilians and contractors worldwide.
Who Is Ashley Devoto?
Devoto is a 17-year veteran of the Air Force cyber community. She served as a cyber operations officer in both active duuty and the Air Force Reserve.
According to her LinkedIn profile, she most recently served as chief information security officer at Discount Tire.
Her industry career included senior leadership roles at several companies, including CISO Global, Booz Allen Hamilton, Bank of America and EY. She also served as a cybersecurity consultant at Delta Risk and a senior business analyst at ExxonMobil.
