CFA Institute Appoints Eliot Pikoulis as Chief Information Officer

CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today announced the appointment of Eliot Pikoulis as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective September 22, 2025. Pikoulis will report directly to Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO of CFA Institute. 

Pikoulis has more than two decades of global technology leadership experience, with a proven track record of driving enterprise transformation, digital modernization, and customer-centric innovation. He joins CFA Institute after more than 20 years at Pearson, where he most recently served as Chief Technology Executive. In that role, he oversaw Pearson's AI and Agentic Content Transformation and its Global Customer-Facing Technologies, leading strategic initiatives in data, e-commerce, identity management, and large-scale technology  integrations. 

Throughout his career, Pikoulis has led large teams across the US, UK, India, Canada, and Australia, and has built strong partnerships with leading technology providers. His proven track record demonstrates his ability to deliver scalable software solutions and to unlock new revenue streams, reduce operational risk, and enhance customer engagement. 

"Eliot's appointment marks an important step forward for CFA Institute as we continue to enhance our technology strategy in service of our members, candidates, societies, and institutional stakeholders," said Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO, CFA Institute. "He is a visionary leader with deep experience in AI-driven transformation, platform innovation, and global team leadership. Eliot's expertise and track record of delivering technology solutions that both advance organizational goals and improve customer experience make him an excellent addition to our leadership team." 

A graduate of Oxford University's Trinity College with a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, Eliot Pikoulis also holds Project Management Professional and IT Infrastructure Library certifications. 

"I am honored to join CFA Institute at such a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey," said Eliot Pikoulis. "I look forward to working with CFA Institute colleagues around the world to advance the organization's mission through innovative, secure, and scalable technology solutions that enhance engagement and organizational impact."