Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced that Paul D. Ramsay was promoted to chief information officer (CIO), effective immediately. He has been serving as acting CIO since March. Ramsay will report to Richard D. Maltsbarger, who has been appointed chief development officer. Maltsbarger has responsibility for IT, Strategy, Consumer Insights, and Business Development and is President of Orchard Supply Hardware.
As CIO, Ramsay is responsible for day-to-day operations of Lowe’s IT organization, including the continued development of a technology portfolio that seamlessly supports the operations of the company’s stores, distribution network, e-commerce platforms, and future business technology needs.
He joined Lowe’s in 2011 with more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Ramsay has served Lowe’s as senior vice president (SVP) of IT infrastructure and operations and was named SVP of information technology for Lowe’s U.S. home improvement business in 2013.