University of Arizona Chief Information Officer (CIO) Barry Brummund announced that he will retire effective Jan. 17, 2025.
In a press release, the university praised Brummund’s tenure in the role, saying that under his leadership the University Information Technology Services has accomplished a tremendous amount of work in support of the university’s mission. It added that great strides have been made in strengthening the university’s cybersecurity culture, optimizing operational efficiency through elastic cloud infrastructure, and enhancing the student digital experience with personalized and unified solutions.
“It has been a privilege to work alongside such a talented group of people within UITS and across the university who are committed to serving the institution’s mission,” Brummund said. “I am truly grateful for all that we have achieved together, and I know I am a better person for having had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people. I wish the university continued success in serving the needs of Arizona.”
Brummund has worked for the University of Arizona for more than a decade and was appointed as CIO back in 2018.
The university has not yet announced details regarding Brummund’s replacement.
