Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, September 25, 2025 — 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 while unlocking new revenue streams, reducing operational risk, and enhancing 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 of 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, 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.”
About CFA Institute
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization champions ethical behavior in investment markets and serves as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across more than 160 markets, CFA Institute operates from 9 offices and supports 158 local societies globally.
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