FCC taps Farhan Khan as CIO

""I am glad that Farhan is joining the FCC as our new Chief Information Officer. 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," said FCC Managing Director Dan Daly."

"Khan most recently served as chief digital officer at the Food and Drug Administration, where he led digital transformation initiatives, overseeing a $200 million budget and a workforce of more than 400 technology staff across multiple divisions."

"The FCC's CIO sits under the Office of the Managing Director and oversees IT systems that support the agency's workforce and external stakeholders, including broadband providers, public safety entities, broadcasters and spectrum auction participants."

Farhan Khan has been appointed as the Chief Information Officer of the Federal Communications Commission. He will oversee IT services, lead modernization efforts, and manage cybersecurity. Khan previously served as chief digital officer at the FDA, managing a $200 million budget and a large technology workforce. He has held senior IT roles in various federal agencies, focusing on cloud migration and application development. The CIO position supports the FCC's workforce and external stakeholders, including broadband providers and public safety entities.

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