Meet the FCC’s New Chief Information Officer
Farhan Khan previously led a $200 million digital transformation at the Food and Drug Administration.
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission appointed Farhan Khan as its new Chief Information Officer on Monday, underscoring the agency’s ongoing focus on technology modernization and digital infrastructure.
The CIO role is central to ensuring the FCC’s systems meet evolving telecommunications demands while supporting day-to-day agency operations. The position oversees the FCC’s technical strategy, IT services, cybersecurity, and modernization initiatives.
Khan previously served as Chief Digital Officer at the Food and Drug Administration, where he led digital transformation efforts, managed a $200 million budget, and oversaw more than 400 personnel.
Prior to that, he served as the Chief Technology officer at the FDA where he was responsible for managing data center operations, networking, telecommunication, security, technology acquisitions, cloud computing, office automation, policy development, and customer application support.
His prior experience also includes senior IT roles at several federal agencies, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, U.S. Army, Department of Transportation, and Department of Justice, with a focus on cloud migration, telecommunications systems, and data center operations.
In a statement, FCC Managing Director Dan Daly said the agency “look[s] forward to Khan’s leadership as he applies this same expertise to his responsibilities at the Commission.”
The FCC’s IT operations fall under the Office of the Managing Director and provide support to both internal staff and external stakeholders across sectors including broadband, public safety, broadcasting, and satellite communications.
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