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Karuna Annavajjala

Chief Information Officer at Silicon Labs

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Karuna Annavajjala, currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Silicon Labs, oversees global IT services, steering strategic planning, infrastructure, business applications, cybersecurity, data privacy, and service delivery. Her leadership plays a vital role in propelling the company toward a more connected, energy-efficient future.

Previously, as AIG's CIO of Corporate Functions, she shaped IT strategies across diverse global operations, including digital marketing, legal, compliance, HR, and business services. Earlier, at TIAA, she directed IT transformation strategies, managed global tech teams, and established offshore capabilities.

Her academic arsenal includes an MBA from the University of Michigan, a master’s in computer science from West Virginia University, and a bachelor’s in engineering from Osmania University. She further honed her expertise with an executive leadership certificate from Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management.

Beyond her professional realm, Karuna champions STEM education for girls and advocates for women in tech. Engaging actively in various nonprofit causes, she serves on the Thinkery board of directors.

With over 20 years’ experience, she excels in product/software development, strategic planning, IT management, and process enhancement. Her specialties span product management, technology-driven transformation, and global talent management and partnerships.

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