The American College of Education (ACE) has appointed seasoned information technology strategist David Cummings as its new Chief Information Officer. Cummings’ extensive history of developing, executing and optimising technology strategies will support the college’s fully online operation, benefitting students and employees alike.
Not only does Cummings bring a proven record of building scalable technology strategies, but he has nearly two decades of experience in higher education systems. His contributions have also made a meaningful impact on well-known brands including Lowe’s and PetSmart.
“As a fully online college, our technology infrastructure is a critical component of all we do, especially during this time of rapid technological change driven by Artificial Intelligence,” ACE CEO and President Geordie Hyland said. “David’s expertise suits our goals to continue innovating and optimising course delivery, remote work operations and more. We’re excited to see how his leadership and proven success make a positive impact.”
Cummings’ new role will focus on strengthening ACE’s technology foundation, advancing Digital Transformation and spearheading AI adoption. This is in addition to aligning innovation initiatives to business objectives and goals. To start, he plans to define and execute a clear technology strategy that cultivates growth and scalability.
“I’m thrilled to join ACE’s mission, especially as it pertains to creating accessible learning opportunities for adult learners,” Cummings said. “It’s great to be part of that mission and position the information technology team as more than a service function but a core enabler of success for the college’s fully online infrastructure.”
