DES MOINES, Iowa (January 16, 2024) – The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is proud to announce that Kathy Kay, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Principal Financial Group, has been appointed as the 2024 Board Chair of the TAI Board of Directors.

“I’m excited to serve as the Chair of the Technology Association of Iowa Board of Directors. Iowa is rapidly becoming a new hub for innovation and technology full of opportunities for growth, advocacy, and connection. I’m eager to work with TAI, the board, and member organizations to continue advocating for crucial technology policies in Iowa, developing and recruiting top talent, and enabling TAI’s critical work throughout the state.” said Kathy Kay.

The Technology Association of Iowa Board of Directors is composed of technology leaders from a diverse array of markets and industries across Iowa. The board meets on a quarterly basis and serves a critical role in supporting Iowa’s technology industry.

“It is with great excitement that we introduce Kathy Kay as the 2024 Chair of the Technology Association of Iowa Board of Directors,” said Brian Waller, President of the Technology Association of Iowa. “Her remarkable leadership, experience, and clear vision will have a profound impact on Iowa’s dynamic technology and innovation landscape.”

The full list of TAI board members is available here.

About Kathy Kay
Kathy Kay is executive vice president and chief information officer of Principal Financial Group®. She is responsible for overseeing the company’s global technology and digital strategies, its IT and digital operations, and innovation that supports current and future business needs. Kay joined Principal in May 2020. She has over 25 years of cross-industry experience in IT leadership. She most recently led the information technology business at Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), including the company’s mission-critical systems and the development of the company’s technology strategy, infrastructure, and architecture. She also held leadership positions with General Motors, Comerica, and SunTrust.

Kay is on the board of directors of the Principal Chile Board. She serves on the boards of Mechdyne, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, the Technology Association of Iowa, and Governors STEM Advisory Board. She earned a master’s degree in engineering science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Wayne State University.

About Principal®
Principal Financial Group® (NYSE:PFG) helps people and companies around the world build, protect and advance their financial well-being through retirement, insurance and asset management solutions that fit their lives. Our employees are passionate about helping clients of all income and portfolio sizes help achieve their goals – offering innovative ideas,  investment options, and real-life solutions to help make financial progress possible. To find out more, visit us at principal.com.

About the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI)
Founded in 1997, The Technology Association of Iowa is a statewide, member-based organization focused on building and uniting Iowa’s technology community. TAI advances the tech industry through engaging programming, premier events, talent development, driving public policy, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion to lead Iowa forward.

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Media Contact:
Nick Donovan, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Technology Association of Iowa
nick@technologyiowa.org

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