CIO Partners Seeking Chief Information Officer for Resideo
October 6, 2026 – CIO Partners was recently tapped by Resideo to lead in its search for a new chief information officer. This executive is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy that enables innovation across connected home products, digital services, and global distribution operations at Resideo Technologies. This leader ensures that enterprise technology platforms, cloud infrastructure, and data capabilities support the company’s smart home ecosystem, enabling secure, reliable, and scalable connectivity for millions of installed devices worldwide, according to the job specification.
As a key member of the leadership team, the CIO partners closely with engineering, product management, manufacturing and distribution organization to deliver resilient digital platforms that support IoT-enabled products, mobile applications, remote monitoring services, and data-driven insights.
Those interested in this role should have 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including experience in executive role as well as a proven track record of leading enterprise-wide technology transformations. They must have a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
With a family of brands including First Alert, Honeywell Home, BRK, Control4, and others, Resideo is a leading manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and controls products and solutions for residential and commercial end-markets. Their solutions and services can be found in over 150 million residential and commercial spaces globally, with tens of millions of new devices sold annually.
Marietta, GA-based CIO Partners is focused on technology leadership searches across all industries and corporate sizes, from start-ups to Fortune 100 organizations. Founded in 2001, the firm specializes in and emphasizes that it understands the uniqueness of the top technology roles.
As president and managing partner of CIO Partners, Joe Gross leads the firm and is responsible for the strategic implementation and execution of recruitment best practices for the firm’s client partners. Under his stewardship, CIO Partners has been recognized by Forbes as the top executive search firm with a 100 percent niche in technology leadership engagements and ranked by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a Best Place to Work. Previously, Mr. Gross served as COO for the firm while managing, improving, and scaling all company operations.
CIO Recruiting
Over the past year, a number of organizations have turned to executive search firms to help them find top flight CIOs. Here are a few of the top assignments tracked by Hunt Scanlon Media:
Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has helped to recruit Bill Bellando as executive vice president and chief information officer of Geisinger. He joins Geisinger after serving as senior vice president and chief information officer at Georgia-based Wellstar Health System from 2022 to 2026. In this role, Mr. Bellando oversaw information technology and digital initiatives across the health system. “Geisinger is widely recognized for its patient-centered approach, clinical excellence, commitment to innovation and focus on transforming healthcare delivery,” Mr. Bellando said in a LinkedIn post. “The opportunity to help advance that mission through technology, digital transformation and operational excellence is both humbling and energizing.”
Boston-based Isaacson, Miller has assisted in the recruitment of Zack Kahn as chief information officer for the Smithsonian Institution. Karen Avery and Dan Rodas led this search with Stephen Kalogeras and Caroline Corry. Mr. Kahn joins the Smithsonian Institution with more than two decades of strategic technology leadership across federal agencies, global operations, and mission‑driven institutions. He previously served as acting chief information officer at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), where he oversaw the technology and data transition associated with USAID’s operational shift to the U.S. Department of State.
After an extensive national search process, Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has placed Chris Ament as chief information officer of Central New Mexico Community College (CNM). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the assignment. Mr. Ament, currently CIO at Ohio University, will join the CNM community and begin serving in this leadership role starting June 15. “I’m confident that Chris is the right leader to guide CNM’s technology strategy in ways that will advance our bold strategic vision and help us evolve for the future of higher education,” said Tracy Hartzler, president of CNM. “Chris has the leadership experience and strategic vision we need in this key role. He brings a strong track record of leading large-scale system modernization, aligning technology with institutional priorities, and building high-performing teams that enhance the student and employee experience. I look forward to Chris helping us advance our strategic goals and our vision of Changing Lives, Building Community.”
Related: SPMB Recruits Chief Information Officer for AstraZeneca
Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
