The role of the chief information officer at Northeastern University oversees Information Technology Services and the many services that support the needs of the educational, research, administrative activities, and innovative endeavors of the university. The CIO is a member of the Global Network Leadership Team and is charged with the creation of strategic IT initiatives that align with the university’s mission, culture, and long-term goals. They work closely across the global campus community with university leadership, students, faculty, and staff to deliver programs and services that enhance teaching, learning, research, and student experiences.
Effective June 3, 2024, Jennifer Brant-Gargan became Northeastern’s chief information officer.
Jennifer Brant-Gargan
Chief Information Officer
Vice President of Information Technology
Jennifer Brant-Gargan is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of innovation and delivery. She’s skilled in business process, IT strategy, data warehousing, mentoring, and management. As CIO at Northeastern University, Jen is an integral advisor and partner in advancing the university’s academic plan and enhancing and expanding Northeastern’s global technological capabilities.
Jen brings a wealth of experience in IT leadership to Northeastern, including tenure at global organizations such as Bacardi-Martini, Estee Lauder Companies, Viacom, and Nike Inc. She held the position of global chief information officer at Bacardi in London, where she spearheaded a transformative digital agenda focused on revenue growth through innovation and a consumer-centric approach. Prior to this, she served as vice president and technology lead at Estee Lauder.
Throughout her tenure, Jen has been instrumental in crafting and implementing comprehensive technology strategies aimed at optimizing operations, fostering efficiency, and driving growth. Notably, she played a pivotal role at both Bacardi and Estee Lauder in transitioning disparate systems to a cohesive platform approach. Her leadership also encompassed the development and deployment of advanced AI-driven applications for internal and external stakeholders.
Jen has a BS in information science and technology from The Pennsylvania State University.